Katie Blackley
@katieblackley.bsky.social
Journalist at WESA doing all things digital, and covering Pittsburgh history and culture.
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Weeks after pausing admissions to Ph.D. programs, the University of Pittsburgh is now ordering a hiring freeze for faculty and staff. It's the latest move as the school grapples with what it calls an "evolving research funding landscape," amid major federal funding cuts. www.wesa.fm/health-scien...
The University of Pittsburgh orders a hiring freeze for faculty, staff
The University of Pittsburgh has ordered a hiring freeze for faculty and staff as it braces for continued federal funding uncertainty. Just weeks ago, the school paused Ph.D. admissions.
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March 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Weeks after pausing admissions to Ph.D. programs, the University of Pittsburgh is now ordering a hiring freeze for faculty and staff. It's the latest move as the school grapples with what it calls an "evolving research funding landscape," amid major federal funding cuts. www.wesa.fm/health-scien...
More photos from today’s “Stand up for Science” demonstration in Pittsburgh’s Schenley Plaza.
March 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
More photos from today’s “Stand up for Science” demonstration in Pittsburgh’s Schenley Plaza.
Photos from today’s “Stand up for Science” demonstration in Pittsburgh’s Schenley Plaza.
March 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Photos from today’s “Stand up for Science” demonstration in Pittsburgh’s Schenley Plaza.
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The University of Pittsburgh confirmed Friday that there would be no new Ph.D. offers of admission while Pitt works to understand how reduced federal aid could impact the institution.
The University of Pittsburgh pauses its Ph.D. admissions process amid research funding uncertainty
A spokesperson for the University told WESA Friday that the school has "temporarily paused additional Ph.D. offers of admission," while Pitt works to understand how proposed federal funding cuts could...
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February 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The University of Pittsburgh confirmed Friday that there would be no new Ph.D. offers of admission while Pitt works to understand how reduced federal aid could impact the institution.
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Pittsburgh started a $1M medical debt relief program in 2023 to help residents burdened with unpaid medical bills.
2 years later, the program has yet to clear a dollar.
The region’s largest health systems — UPMC and AHN — have declined to participate in the program.
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2 years later, the program has yet to clear a dollar.
The region’s largest health systems — UPMC and AHN — have declined to participate in the program.
www.wesa.fm/health-scien...
As Pennsylvania legislators reintroduce medical debt relief legislation, Pittsburgh's program stalls
The state is considering a proposal to create a medical debt relief program that could erase hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid medical bills. But if a similar program in the City of Pittsburgh...
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January 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Pittsburgh started a $1M medical debt relief program in 2023 to help residents burdened with unpaid medical bills.
2 years later, the program has yet to clear a dollar.
The region’s largest health systems — UPMC and AHN — have declined to participate in the program.
www.wesa.fm/health-scien...
2 years later, the program has yet to clear a dollar.
The region’s largest health systems — UPMC and AHN — have declined to participate in the program.
www.wesa.fm/health-scien...
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“When the Lights Come On: Queer Nightlife as Emergent Space” features a dozen artists in mediums ranging from photography to embroidery to projection — all with a focus on the significance of spaces created by and for LGBTQ people.
Queer nightlife celebrated, examined at Pittsburgh’s Brew House Arts’ new exhibition
“When the Lights Come On: Queer Nightlife as Emergent Space” is the newest exhibition at Brew House Arts on Pittsburgh’s South Side. The showcase features a dozen artists in mediums ranging from…
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January 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
“When the Lights Come On: Queer Nightlife as Emergent Space” features a dozen artists in mediums ranging from photography to embroidery to projection — all with a focus on the significance of spaces created by and for LGBTQ people.
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Grief is not just a human emotion. When animals die at the Pittsburgh Zoo, their caretakers and the animals with which they’ve shared an enclosure also feel the loss.
Mourning an animal is a process that involves nearly everyone who interacts with them.
Mourning an animal is a process that involves nearly everyone who interacts with them.
How animals and their caretakers deal with an animal’s death at the Pittsburgh Zoo
Grief is not just a human emotion. When animals die at the Pittsburgh Zoo, their caretakers and the animals with which they’ve shared an enclosure also feel the loss.
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December 6, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Grief is not just a human emotion. When animals die at the Pittsburgh Zoo, their caretakers and the animals with which they’ve shared an enclosure also feel the loss.
Mourning an animal is a process that involves nearly everyone who interacts with them.
Mourning an animal is a process that involves nearly everyone who interacts with them.
Some recent Pittsburgh Strip District favorites.
December 4, 2024 at 9:36 PM
Some recent Pittsburgh Strip District favorites.
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WESA’s Home Equity series takes a look at the state of housing in Pittsburgh, why we live where we do, and where the region might be falling short in its goal to be “livable for all.”
We’ll roll out videos looking at the region’s housing issues, as well as possible solutions: www.wesa.fm/home-equity
We’ll roll out videos looking at the region’s housing issues, as well as possible solutions: www.wesa.fm/home-equity
November 22, 2024 at 7:22 PM
WESA’s Home Equity series takes a look at the state of housing in Pittsburgh, why we live where we do, and where the region might be falling short in its goal to be “livable for all.”
We’ll roll out videos looking at the region’s housing issues, as well as possible solutions: www.wesa.fm/home-equity
We’ll roll out videos looking at the region’s housing issues, as well as possible solutions: www.wesa.fm/home-equity
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Pittsburgh Public Schools announced this evening they won’t recommend closing any schools for the 2025-26 school year.
The announcement comes despite consultant recommendations to begin shuttering and reconfiguring several schools beginning next school year. www.wesa.fm/education/20...
The announcement comes despite consultant recommendations to begin shuttering and reconfiguring several schools beginning next school year. www.wesa.fm/education/20...
Pittsburgh Public Schools announces no school closures for 2025-2026 school year
After months of planning, analysis and public feedback, Pittsburgh Public Schools announced late Friday that no school closures will take effect for the 2025-2026 school year.
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November 15, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Pittsburgh Public Schools announced this evening they won’t recommend closing any schools for the 2025-26 school year.
The announcement comes despite consultant recommendations to begin shuttering and reconfiguring several schools beginning next school year. www.wesa.fm/education/20...
The announcement comes despite consultant recommendations to begin shuttering and reconfiguring several schools beginning next school year. www.wesa.fm/education/20...
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Learning is difficult when children are hungry; research links hunger to lower academic achievement, particularly for young students. Now, to ensure no students go hungry during the day, Aliquippa teachers are turning to crowdfunding to cover snack costs.
www.wesa.fm/education/20...
www.wesa.fm/education/20...
When students’ stomachs grumble, teachers crowdsource for snack money
Many kids rely on schools for breakfast and lunch, and sometimes that’s not enough to fuel learning. Teachers are turning to online fundraising to cover snack costs.
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November 15, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Learning is difficult when children are hungry; research links hunger to lower academic achievement, particularly for young students. Now, to ensure no students go hungry during the day, Aliquippa teachers are turning to crowdfunding to cover snack costs.
www.wesa.fm/education/20...
www.wesa.fm/education/20...