Stories by
April Johnston
Just 3% of teens from Pennsylvania’s foster system go to college. This 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ program aims to change that.
The Horizon Scholars Program provides comprehensive support to 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ students on all campuses who have experience with the child welfare system. Here’s how you can help — or get help.
This Swanson School grad solved a California transportation conundrum
Alumnus David Shafer’s entrepreneurial mind developed an innovative shuttle service that makes getting to the airport cheaper, faster and oh-so-reLAXsan.
A 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ alumna is tying up loose ends for fellow crafters
Jen Simonic’s nonprofit finishes knitting projects for those who can no longer do it themselves.
The 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh Water Collaboratory and Women for a Healthy Environment join forces to investigate local water systems
Their findings help ensure Allegheny County’s water systems are safe and accessible for all.
Take a closer look at this undergraduate researcher's pièce de résistance
To create a garment worthy of an 18th-century queen, Maya Jones set her sights on a Creative Arts Fellowship from 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ's David C. Frederick Honors College.
Cursive is not dead, according to this 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ expert
Kelsey Voltz-Poremba says writing by hand is a crucial part of childhood development.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Chancellor Joan Gabel is in pursuit of what’s possible
Forward-thinking and values-driven, she’s embraced 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s boundless potential throughout her first year as the University’s 19th leader.
The School of Education is tackling the teacher shortage with an innovative, multifaceted approach
With its new undergraduate teacher education program, 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ wants to get more qualified teachers into K-12 classrooms faster.
What if … we could remove roadblocks for rural students?
Darris Means has spent the last decade examining how to build resources for Black youth in rural districts.
A 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ251¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ scholarship helped launch this librarian’s career
Alumna Dagny Felker turned her love of language into a job at the Carnegie Library of 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh.