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Nico Engvall

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51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s people-first approach to boosting small businesses in rural Pennsylvania

The Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative is setting a new standard for community engagement in Fayette County.

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Questions for the ‘Connecting King’

Vernard Alexander, the new director of 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s Homewood Community Engagement Center, sees himself as the ultimate connector.

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Former 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Olympians look back at their Games and what they’ll be watching this year

Here’s who hurdler Roger Kingdom, swimmer Susan Heon-Preston and Judoka Marisa Pedulla are keeping an eye on in 2024.

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How a 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ alum moved from chess board to board room

Ashley Lynn Priore uses chess to teach life and leadership lessons.