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Latest clues in the search for U.S. student who vanished in Punta Cana

CBS Pittsburgh 3/18 7:12A

Here are the latest updates on what's known about Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student who went missing in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Family of missing college student asks police that she be declared dead

CBS Pittsburgh 3/18 7:10A

Missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki disappeared in the Dominican Republic resort town of Punta Cana almost two weeks ago.

Search expands for American college student who vanished in the Dominican Republic

CBS Pittsburgh 3/14 3:21A

Officials say their investigation into the disappearance of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki is considering the possibility of drowning and foul play. The...

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New surveillance video shows missing Pitt student before disappearance in Dominican Republican

CBS Pittsburgh 3/12 3:17A

Newly unveiled surveillance video shows missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki in the moments before she disappeared while on spring break with friends in...

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Penn State made deep cuts to engineering, graduate school amid budget woes

WESA 3/22 1:01A Wyatt Massey | Spotlight PA Stat

Since Penn State announced its multimillion-dollar budget deficit in 2022, the university has deeply cut the budgets to its graduate school and engineering college, a...

Trump administration freezes $175M in funding to Univ. of Pennsylvania over trans athlete policies

WESA 3/20 12:31A Jared Mitovich | WHYY

“This is immediate proactive action to review discretionary funding streams” to the University of Pennsylvania, a senior White House official told WHYY News.

PPS could begin public hearings on 10 proposed school closures as soon as next month

WESA 3/19 11:34P Jillian Forstadt

Once that process is complete, board members will be able to cast their votes to reshape the district’s footprint, potentially as soon as this summer.

Rep. Lee, local leaders raise flags amid threats to DEI programs, education funding

WESA 3/17 11:30P Jillian Forstadt

U.S. Rep. Summer Lee told WESA this week that it will be difficult for the department to function without the more than 1,300 U.S. Department of Education workers placed on...

Duquesne University president Ken Gormley will step down next year

WESA 3/17 4:23A Susan Scott Peterson

Gormley launched the largest capital campaign in the university's history, as well as opening Duquesne's new College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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This Vacation-Like Home Looks Like It Belongs in Colorado — But It’s Actually in Fox Chapel

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/24 7:53A Meg St-Esprit

W hen Richard and Laura Tame were relocating from California in 2021, Pittsburgh felt like a blank slate to them. Not tied to one particular neighborhood or locale, the couple explored homes in all...

Tony Norman: With ‘James,’ Percival Everett updates Mark Twain’s most underrated character

NEXTpittsburgh 3/24 6:27A Tony Norman

Percival Everett is the ironist par excellence of American literature. Who better to take on the responsibility of rehabilitating the imbalance at the heart of what many consider America’s greatest...

Pittsburgh’s Venture Outdoors to Launch a Downtown Community Kayak Hub

Pittsburgh Magazine 3/24 6:16A Tiana Eicher

KAYAKING ON THE ALLEGHENY RIVER | COURTESY VENTURE OUTDOORS V enture Outdoors recently launched the Adopt-A-Kayak fundraiser for their new Downtown Community Hub, a floating kayak dock on the...

Brunner acquires Rakuten Advertising unit

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/24 5:50A Patty Tascarella

A major Pittsburgh marketing agency just made a significant purchase. Learn what this means for its growth and client services.

Carnegie Mellon University taps West Virginia University comms leader for key strategic role

BizJournal Pittsburgh 3/24 5:39A Jordyn Hronec

A familiar face in higher education communications takes on a new role at one of Pittsburgh's premier universities.

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Sidney Crosby keeps defying age with his production, consistency

PensBurgh 3/24 6:24A Gretz

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images He just keeps going and playing the same way he always does. Whatever you want to see from the 2024-25 Pittsburgh Penguins over the next 10 games as a team...

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Pens Points: Panthers claw back in shootout

PensBurgh 3/24 12:00A Garrett Behanna

Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning... The Pittsburgh Penguins hit the ice in Florida on Sunday to battle the defending Stanley Cup champions, the...

Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Florida Panthers 3/23/2025

PensBurgh 3/23 12:00A Julia Stumbaugh

Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/NHLI via Getty Images The Pens match up with the defending Stanley Cup champs for the final time this season. Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (29-32-10, 68 points, 7th place...

Looking at how the traded Penguin players are doing this season

PensBurgh 3/22 12:00A Hooks Orpik

Photo by Derek Cain/Getty Images How has it gone for those traded away from Pittsburgh this season? It’s been a busy season for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who continue to churn through players....

Keeping an eye on the Rangers’ first-round pick the Penguins own

PensBurgh 3/21 5:04A Gretz

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images As of right now the Pittsburgh Penguins would get the 2026 New York Rangers first-round draft pick. That could be very important. When it comes to the 2025 NHL...

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