Marshall president, wife make $50M gift to university
Nico Karagosian, president and CEO of the Marshall University Foundation, called the gift "transformative."
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Nico Karagosian, president and CEO of the Marshall University Foundation, called the gift "transformative."
Applications and interest by U.S. students in colleges abroad have risen, as higher education has been hampered by student debt and political turmoil.
An anonymous donor is helping cover student loan debts for nurses at Paoli and Lankenau hospitals in Pennsylvania.
Millions of borrowers in forbearance through the SAVE plan will see interest start accruing on Friday. Here's what to know.
The Education Department has temporarily paused loan forgiveness for an income-based repayment plan. Here are the details.
New law reduces the number of federal student loan repayment options and caps how much individuals can borrow for higher education.
Nearly 10 million borrowers could be in default within a few months, according to the department.
President Joe Biden's plans to forgive student debt have hit legal roadblocks. Now a new plan would look to help people experiencing financial hardships.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
The Biden administration says it has now wiped away $167 billion of student loans for 4.75 million people, or 1 in every 10 borrowers.
More than $345 million in debt will be forgiven for about 18,000 Pennsylvanians who attended The Art Institutes.
President Joe Biden unveiled a new plan that comes after the Supreme Court ruled against his previous debt-forgiveness program.
Earlier this week, the Biden administration announced $1.2 billion in forgiveness for 153,000 borrowers.
The Department of Education will automatically forgive student debt for borrowers who meet a few conditions. Here's who.
Students are now free of $218,000 in total debt from the closed Pittsburgh Career Institute.
This latest $4.8 billion in relief brings the grand total of approved debt cancellation by the administration to $132 billion for over 3.6 million Americans.
As student loan repayments restart in October, the Biden administration said 125,000 people with student loans will have their debt erased.
The Education Department said it will begin notifying borrowers on Friday about the automatic discharge.
The fate of President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan could be determined today.
For many, while inflation is still high and the price for almost everything costing more, it could come as a shock to some having to budget those loan payments.
The debt ceiling deal includes a provision to end the pandemic-related federal student loan payment pause
The proposal comes as the Biden administration's plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student debt remains in limbo.
Some education experts see the plan as a more powerful tool to make college affordable than the proposal to slash or eliminate student debt for 40 million Americans, which is before the Supreme Court.
A Biden administration program forgiving up to $20,000 in student loans remains hung up in court.
The woman worried she could lose everything — but a stranger from the internet offered to help.
A Pennsylvania woman was charged with involuntary manslaughter after authorities said she pushed her mother into a wall, causing her to fall down a flight of stairs to her death.
Former NFL player and Jeannette star Terrelle Pryor is facing a drug possession charge after a traffic stop in Monroeville, according to court paperwork.
A Maryland man is facing charges after authorities said he sold fake rare trading cards to a man in Westmoreland County, netting a $15,000 profit.
After last weekend's storms caused six tornadoes and left behind a trail of damage, folks in Scottdale stepped up for one another.
PennDOT said they are working toward a temporary fix to get the message boards and cameras back online.
A Pennsylvania woman was charged with involuntary manslaughter after authorities said she pushed her mother into a wall, causing her to fall down a flight of stairs to her death.
Former NFL player and Jeannette star Terrelle Pryor is facing a drug possession charge after a traffic stop in Monroeville, according to court paperwork.
A Maryland man is facing charges after authorities said he sold fake rare trading cards to a man in Westmoreland County, netting a $15,000 profit.
After last weekend's storms caused six tornadoes and left behind a trail of damage, folks in Scottdale stepped up for one another.
PennDOT said they are working toward a temporary fix to get the message boards and cameras back online.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnic talked about U.S. Steel and "golden share."
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Two men wounded in a shooting during then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's 2024 rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds are suing the United States.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
A melodic and iconic headliner at the Three Rivers Arts Festival, mini-golf at a museum, and so much more! Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back to give us his best of the weekend!
Some bands have hits, other bands have fans, but few have become the heartbeat of a city the way The Clarks have in Pittsburgh. For 40 years, they've been doing it all, and Daisy Jade sat down with Scott Blasey and Greg Joseph to look back and ahead.
Entrepreneur and content creator Cami Nwokedi brings us a new tech tip for surviving your inbox!
Pittsburgh loves a good festival, and apparent so does Dr. Robby on The Pitt! In the show, he's spotted wearing a "Beers of the 'Burgh" hoodie, and here to tell us more are the founders of the festival!
Vigilance Theater Group brings us "Closing Time at the Moonside Cafe" which is a blend of theater, music, and a little bit of mystery. Daisy Jade grabs us a seat at the bar to find out what secrets we can uncover.
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Tyler Callihan hit the first two home runs of his career as the Pirates rallied past the Dodgers 9-8 on Wednesday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was robbed of a home run after an incredible catch by Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds.
Golfweek listed Oakmont as the 6th best classic golf course in the United States.
The Dodgers quickly pulled away once Pirates ace Paul Skenes exited in a 12-3 win on Tuesday night.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
The Clarks are a band that Pittsburghers hear and think of home.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has extended the contract of music director Manfred Honeck through the 2032-2033 season.
The country group Little Big Town will perform at Citizens Live at the Wylie in October.
The second of two shows at Acrisure Stadium, originally scheduled for Saturday night, has been canceled, according to Wallen.
Ahead of a packed weekend here in Pittsburgh, many are taking to the three rivers ahead of a big country show.
Here's how the summer heat can impact migraines.
Former NFL player and Jeannette star Terrelle Pryor is facing a drug possession charge after a traffic stop in Monroeville, according to court paperwork.
Storms are possible in the Pittsburgh area on Thursday afternoon. KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright is tracking the latest updates.
After strong storms pushed through the area this past weekend, many in the Scottdale Borough community came together to help those in need. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the story.
After strong storms pushed through the area this past weekend, many in the Scottdale Borough community came together to help those in need. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the story.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
