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The Shakespearean Tall Tale That Shaped How We See Starlings

The New York Times featured fascinating research by Allegheny English Professor John MacNeill Miller and Lauren Fugate ’20 that explores connections between literature and perceptions of nature. Their study debunks a long-repeated story that the introduction of the common-but-reviled starling to North America can be attributed solely to a 19th-century admirer of Shakespeare.

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Issues affecting the local housing market

Allegheny Center for Business & Economics Co-director Chris Allison was interviewed for this story, sharing insights on rising interest rates and inflation.

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Lead-Free Promise Project To Hold Information Session at Meadville YMCA

The Lead-Free Promise Project is partnering with the Meadville YMCA and »¨½·Ö±²¥ to host a lead paint poisoning family information session in Meadville.

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»¨½·Ö±²¥ receives $155K grant to support community planning

»¨½·Ö±²¥, in collaboration with the City of Meadville, has received a $155,000 grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation’s Western Pennsylvania Economic Development Program. The grant will support planning and capacity-building efforts to bolster downtown revitalization and development.  

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»¨½·Ö±²¥ President Hilary L. Link Recognized as City & State PA Above and Beyond Honoree

The list honors 40 distinguished women working toward making a better future for Pennsylvania through their service in government, business, nonprofit organizations, medicine and other fields.

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Professors react to Ukrainian president’s address to Congress

History and Global Health Studies Professor Kenneth Pinnow shared insights with WJET/WFXP in this story.

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Senior Investigates the Environmental Effects of Road Salt in Crawford County

Together, Pennsylvania and New York use 1,215,660 tons of road salt each winter to melt snow and ice. »¨½·Ö±²¥ student Mary Allen ’22 used her Senior Comprehensive Project to examine the negative impact of road salt on the environment — and to explore more eco-friendly alternatives to help keep travelers safe.  “I am extremely […]

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Local college uses co-op classes to introduce more skills to students

The Allegheny Lab for Innovation and Creativity Co-Op Program is helping students learn about in-demand tools and technologies and providing them with an opportunity to connect with employers, alumni, and mentors.

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Local economic impact of Russia invading Ukraine

Chris Allison, co-director of the Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics at »¨½·Ö±²¥, was interviewed for this story, sharing insights on the local and global economy.

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NAACP, »¨½·Ö±²¥ partner in developing post-secondary project

A program being developed by the Meadville chapter of the NAACP and »¨½·Ö±²¥ is seeking to help make the transition to post-secondary education easier for Meadville-area students.