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.
Bryce Harper hit a home run off ace Paul Skenes to lead the Phillies to a 6-0 win over the Pirates and a sweep of the three-game series.
An eaglet at the Glen Hazel nest has died following an unknown illness, officials say.
The Pittsburgh non-profit provides the opportunity for small businesses to turn dreams into reality.
Three suspects wanted for a Friday night shooting in Saltlick Township turned themselves in to police.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Bryce Harper hit a home run off ace Paul Skenes to lead the Phillies to a 6-0 win over the Pirates and a sweep of the three-game series.
An eaglet at the Glen Hazel nest has died following an unknown illness, officials say.
The Pittsburgh non-profit provides the opportunity for small businesses to turn dreams into reality.
Three suspects wanted for a Friday night shooting in Saltlick Township turned themselves in to police.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Gambling addiction is impacting more young people, so much so that state lawmakers are calling it an epidemic.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
The Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave.
Live updating West Virginia primary election results for May 12, 2026.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Prantl's Bakery in Shadyside, saying an inspection found pest droppings.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
Gas across the country continues to climb.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
If your current security system is just a dog and a basic lock, it might be time for an upgrade. East End Handyman Company's Patrick McLaren is back on PTL to show us how you can install a security camera.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is at the CCAC West campus and she's learning more about their annual car show!
Shari Zatman is back for another segment, this time, she's giving us the instructions on how to make a floral graduation cap!
Our friend, Shari Zatman of Perfectly Planned by Shari is here to help you get through graduation season by showing you how to plan the perfect party!
In a world of viral trends, Corrine has been proving that the old Hollywood glamour hasn't gone anyway, it just needed a refresh.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
The Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave.
Allegheny Health Network is putting out a warning about a new social media trend.
Workers at Butler Memorial Hospital say they're ready to walk off the job if hospital management doesn't come to terms with them.
Bryce Harper hit a home run off ace Paul Skenes to lead the Phillies to a 6-0 win over the Pirates and a sweep of the three-game series.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, according to reports.
Napoleon Solo hustled to first place at the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming out on top against 13 other horses.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out a career-high 13 and earned his second career shutout as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
The country music superstar will be performing at 1846 Farms in September.
The exhibit transforms historic industrial and historical paintings into a multi-projection animated experience.
Country music star Lainey Wilson and former Steelers quarterback Devlin "Duck" Hodges tied the knot in a lavish Tennessee wedding.
Riverlife will reopen its free-to-access barge platform, Shore Thing, later this month.
Ten Carnegie Mellon University alumni have snagged nominations for Tony Awards.
This month's episode of Intersections with Mamie Bah.
For people who otherwise wouldn't have a chance to turn their dream business into reality, the Pittsburgh business incubator gives them that chance. Megan Shinn tells their story in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
Three men wanted for a Friday night shooting in Saltlick Township turned themselves in to police.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
Allegheny County Police are investigating after four people were shot in the early morning hours on Sunday.
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.
