Category: News
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Don’s Message: General Assembly
This morning, I announced to staff in Pittsburgh and, via teleconference to Scranton staff, my intention to retire as CEO effective June 30, 2016. I used the attached video to make the announcement. Twenty-two years as CEO…not bad for someone who lived the first 4 years of their life in a few rooms behind a…
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Danah cannot hear, but she thrived at Carlow
By Bill Schackner / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Like plenty of graduates this commencement season, Danah Richter will step onto a stage in cap and gown and utter to herself an expression common this time of year: “I did it!” But in fact, the Carlow University senior’s path to a college degree was anything but ordinary. Ms.…
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In Memory of Marie Boal
The entire WPSD family is heartbroken over the passing of Marie Boal. She was known for her positive attitude and the smile on her face. Marie started working at the school in 1969 and retired in 2006, but because of her love for the kids and WPSD she returned again and again as a substitute…
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New Program: WPSD for Life!
A new program offered that will assist WPSD graduates old and new. WPSD is making a lifelong commitment to our graduates. Once a member of the WPSD “Family” always a member. We believe strongly that our graduates can be successful and productive members of society. This program will serve graduates of WPSD, regardless of age,…
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Alumni Night 2015 Photo Gallery
WPSD Alumni Women’s Basketball WPSD Alumni Men’s and Boys’ Basketball Alumni Night 2015 photo galley (91 photos)
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BotsIQ aims to draw younger deaf workers to skilled labor positions
By Len Boselovic / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette February 5, 2015 Max Inks says he is doing what he always wanted to do: “design things and build things.” Mr. Inks, 24, produces electrical systems used in 3-D printers made by The ExOne Co. in North Huntingdon. It’s a job the Hempfield resident was led to through…
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Turn back to the clock: WPSD building first new dorm since 1960s
By Malia Spencer, Reporter- Pittsburgh Business Times The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is gearing up for a $9 million project to help the 144-year-old institution better use its space and give students a modern dorm to call home while on campus. The school is readying its 1960s vintage Boys Dorm for demolition in…
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WPSD Video: The New Residence at WPSD
WPSD officially opened the new Residence, a beautiful and energy-efficient living space for our residential students. The new Residence has 6 living suites, each with bedrooms, bathrooms, a study area, and a kitchen. It features a state-of-the-art wireless and information technology and a geothermal hearing and cooling system. More importantly, the new Residence is a…