Saint Vincent College climbs in U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings
LATROBE, PA – Saint Vincent College climbed 10 spots among the nation’s top liberal arts colleges in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings. SVC was also recognized as a top performer in social mobility, which examines an institution’s capacity for enrolling and graduating students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Additionally, the College was lauded for its undergraduate engineering program and position as a top private school. “U.S. News & World Report’s recognition
Fall Soil to Supper event Nov. 11 at Saint Vincent
LATROBE, PA – Soil to Supper returns to Saint Vincent College with a fall iteration inside the Fred M. Rogers Center on campus. With the theme “Grown by Neighbors, Shared by Neighbors,” the event celebrates the land, the people and the community that nourishes us. The public dinner event scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m., will feature a five-course meal prepared by an executive chef. Complimentary wine tasting is available with each course. Tickets cost $125 and can be purchased online here.
“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
GLLV Neighborhood Visitor & Information Center Traffic Continues to Increase
The Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Neighborhood Visitor & Information Center is many things to many people. It is a bright, shiny tribute to the businesses and people of the area. It’s a showcase for history and memorabilia from the area. The VIC has proven to be ground zero for business transactions between members. And yes, it’s the home of the chamber staff that has constantly created buzz and excitement within the new GLLV organization. “I’ve been in a lot of chambers offices and
