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Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin gives record $3B to Carnegie Mellon to build Miami campus

WESA 9/30 12:45A Heather Hollingsworth | Associat

Carnegie Mellon University announced Wednesday that hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin is donating $3 billion, with the bulk of the money to be used to start a new campus in Miami...

Allegheny County schools prepare for measles threat as statewide outbreak nears 900 cases

WESA 9/27 11:32P Kiley Koscinski

There have been zero measles cases among Allegheny County residents, though patients at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh were exposed to the virus in August when patients...

Pittsburgh universities rise in U.S. News rankings

WESA 9/23 11:30P Aren Framil

Released this Monday, U.S. News ranked Pittsburgh universities among the best in the country in its 2027 National Universities tier list. Carnegie Mellon broke into the top 15...

Q&A: How a Canonsburg church is working to destigmatize mental illness

WESA 9/20 11:30P Glynis Board

Jonna and John “Murph” Murphy, husband-and-wife parishioners of St. Oscar Romero Parish, have spearheaded and led the St. Oscar Romero Parish Mental Health Ministry since...

David Dausey inaugurated as Duquesne University's 14th president

WESA 9/17 9:54A Christopher Ayers

Dausey, who served as the university's provost for eight years, officially assumed the presidency July 1, succeeding Ken Gormley, who is now chancellor.

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Carnegie Mellon University Will Open a Second Campus in Miami

Pittsburgh Magazine 9/30 4:03A Ollie Gratzinger

PHOTO FROM PITTSBURGH MAGAZINE ARCHIVES C arnegie Mellon University has long been at the forefront of pedagogy and innovation. Now, a historic gift will allow the college to push the bar even higher....

12 can’t-miss October events, from Prostburgh to Monster Pumpkins to the Festival of Combustion

NEXTpittsburgh 9/30 3:00A Jennifer Baron

Pittsburgh's dynamic event season shows no sign of slowing down and October delivers the fall fun with signature festivals, creative ideas for group outings and dates, and...

NEXT in the Gallery: October art in Pittsburgh explores masculinity, decay and public utilities

NEXTpittsburgh 9/30 2:00A L.E. McCullough

October brings a final seasonal round of art walks plus pancakes and booze, combustible art and an international book ‘n’ zine fair.

Boaz discovers how to build Daniel Tiger’s clock

NEXTpittsburgh 9/28 5:29A Boaz Frankel

The Children's Museum doesn't just host exhibits – their staff designs and builds many of those exhibits themselves.

Your move: 6+ homes listed for $250,000 or less in Allegheny County

NEXTpittsburgh 9/28 5:21A Jennifer Baron

For the next installment of our “Your Move” real estate series, we venture out across Allegheny County in search of homes currently on the market for $250,000 or lower. Here's...

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Five fearless predictions for the 2026-27 Pittsburgh Penguins

PensBurgh 9/30 3:23A Adam Gretz

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 04: Egor Chinakhov #59 of the Pittsburgh Penguins in action during the game against the Florida Panthers at PPG PAINTS Arena on April 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo...

Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Philadelphia Flyers 9/30/2026

PensBurgh 9/30 2:05A Jim Rixner

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 29: Travis Konecny #11 of the Philadelphia Flyers handles the puck against Bryan Rust #17 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period in Game Six of the First...

Scanning the waiver wire for intriguing options

PensBurgh 9/28 4:40A Jim Rixner

PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 28: Samuel Girard #49 of the Pittsburgh Penguins carries the puck against Colin Blackwell #15 of the Dallas Stars at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 28, 2026 in Pittsburgh,...

The week ahead: Penguins season is back (and so are the injuries)

PensBurgh 9/27 8:50P Adam Gretz

PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 21: Bryan Rust #17 of the Pittsburgh Penguins looks on in his 700th NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 21, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo...

Penguins roster for final preseason tuneup today in Buffalo

PensBurgh 9/26 3:36A Jim Rixner

COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 24: Zach Werenski #8 of the Columbus Blue Jackets passes the puck against against Harrison Brunicke #45 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period of the preseason...

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