“Boundaries of Freedom” project features November symposium, website
LATROBE, PA – Saint Vincent College and the Westmoreland Historical Society were awarded a $15,000 Histories and Legacies of American Slavery grant for 2026 from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) to support the “Boundaries of Freedom: Mapping Unfree Labor” project. Supported by the Mellon Foundation, the grant has enabled faculty, students and community partners to uncover and share the stories of enslaved individuals whose lives have long been overlooked in Westmoreland County history. The
The University of Pittsburgh launches tuition-free initiative for Pennsylvania residents at regional
The University of Pittsburgh has announced the launch of The Pitt Regional Campus Tuition Pledge, tuition-free program beginning fall 2026 for eligible Pennsylvania residents at its Bradford, Greensburg and Johnstown campuses, as well as the Titusville nursing program. New and current students whose household Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is $75,000 or less will pay zero in tuition — Pitt covers whatever tuition remains after all federal, state and institutional aid has been applied. “The Pitt Regional
