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New York Times
29-05-2025
- Health
- New York Times
The Democrats' 20-Million-Dollar-Man Problem
It's not every day that a stranger cries right in front of you. But that's what happened to me in 2018. I had been invited to speak at Grove City College, a small Christian college outside Pittsburgh, and a young man picked me up at the airport for the 90-minute drive to the school. During our conversation, he asked me, 'Do you know who Jordan Peterson is?' I said yes. Peterson's self-help book, '12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos,' which had been released earlier that year, was an enormous best seller. It has sold 10 million copies worldwide. I'd read the book and liked it. It's not a political tome. It's written to provide meaning and purpose for a generation of young men who too often don't know what to believe or whom to trust. The book's 'rules' — such as 'make friends with people who want the best for you' and 'compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not who someone else is today' — provide a kind of common-sense road map to living a life of greater meaning and purpose. At its core, it's a self-help book. Think of something like Stephen Covey's 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,' but with far more biblical references. Peterson 'saved my life,' the man said. He choked up. After he'd finished his enlistment with the Marines, he left the Corps with no job, very few friends and no plan. He descended into depression. But Peterson taught him to find meaning in small accomplishments, in making the next day better than the last, and now he was on his way — he had a job, he was finishing a degree and he was making something of his life. That young man is not alone. If you dive into the Jordan Peterson universe, especially in the days before the pandemic — before his politics (and manner) became more bizarre and conspiratorial — you'll hear countless stories like that. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Winners announced for Zingale Big Idea Competition
Twenty-four student teams representing seven colleges and universities gathered at Allegheny College last weekend for Zingale Big Idea Competition. The event welcomed 48 students from Allegheny College, Grove City College, Franciscan University, the University of Chicago, the University of Southern California, Westminster College and PennWest Clarion. The competition, hosted by Allegheny's Center for Business and Economics, challenges students to pitch innovative business or social venture ideas in a professional setting before a panel of alumni entrepreneurs, business leaders and venture capitalists. 'The Zingale Big Idea Competition is an incredible showcase of student innovation,' said Chris Allison, entrepreneur-in-residence at Allegheny. 'The diversity of ideas, the professionalism of the presentations, and the students' drive to make a difference were truly inspiring.' This year's first place prize of $10,000 was awarded to Leslie Manson from the University of Chicago for Trottr, a personalized life compass startup idea focused on who you are, who you love and where you will come alive. Second place and $7,500 went to Joseph Shin and Liam Grossman from Grove City College for their artificial intelligence-powered venture, Third place was a tie, with each team receiving $4,000: Piece of Sober, presented by Joe Fugagli, Merrell Sheehan, Daniel Bekele and Hemani Alaparthi from Allegheny; and Gesturism, presented by Jacklyn Pham, also from Allegheny. Honorable mentions ($2,000 each) were awarded to: • KRS Creations — Katie Rose Rankin, Westminster • AFFIRRO — Arina Otbliesk, Allegheny • GAItor — Oleksandra Shafran, Allegheny Three teams were recognized with the Next Big Idea award for creativity and entrepreneurial potential: • AZ-Boost Digital Marketing Consultancy — Davaka Namjilsuren, PennWest Clarion • Elytra Robotics — Rochan Kavulli & Christopher Luey, University of Southern California • Safe Horizon — Shayan Colbawalla & Miguel Orti Vila, Allegheny The competition is named in honor of Allegheny alumnus and entrepreneur Lance Zingale and supports the development of student entrepreneurship through hands-on experience and mentorship opportunities. 'It's exciting to see the competition growing as more schools get involved,' Zingale said. 'The quality of ideas keeps improving year after year. Our hope is that students carry this experience forward and use it as a stepping stone for their future success.'
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Local college uses AI to translate the Bible
GROVE CITY, Pa. (WKBN) – Students and faculty at Grove City College are using AI to help them interpret the Bible faster. Computer science professors Britton Wolfe and Brian Dickinson and their students have been working with SIL Global, a faith-based nonprofit that uses machine learning to develop language solutions, according to a news release from the college. The students and faculty have conducted research that focuses on the use of algorithms to automate biblical translation. The work focuses on simplifying the conversion of language characters into common Roman (or Latin) script. 'The full Bible is available in only about 10% of all languages. One of the primary applications of our work is completing the Bible translations in languages where it is partially complete,' Dickinson said. The current and former students who have worked on the project include Jonathan Allarassem, '24; Allison Harnly, '27; Alex Hemmerlin, '25; Keith Graybill Jr.; Hannah Proctor, '26; and John Bauer, '27. Dr. Brian Dillinger, the chair of the Computer Science program, released a statement: 'I think the work they're doing is a great model of what we want our students to do: to be thoughtful about how their skills as computer scientists can contribute uniquely to the Kingdom of God,' Dillinger said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Grove City College alumnus named as institution's 10th president
Grove City College has tapped one of its own to serve as its 10th president, according to an announcement from the Christian liberal arts school located about 60 miles north of Pittsburgh. Bradley J. Lingo, a 2000 GCC graduate and the current dean of the Regent University School of Law, will assume presidential duties this summer and be officially installed during the 2025-2026 school year. 'As a student, my life was transformed through Grove City College and I experienced the joy of working hard to pursue excellence in a Christian community,' Lingo said in a prepared statement. 'I am honored to return and ensure that future generations of Grove City College students will receive the Christian, conservative, academically excellent, affordable education that profoundly shaped me. There's never been a more important time for a school like Grove City College. Our singular combination of institutional freedom and academic excellence that takes place in a Christian community makes us a beacon of light and a bastion of hope for our country's future.' Lingo will take over the role from current GCC President Paul McNulty, who has held the office for over 10 years and announced his retirement to take effect at the end of the current term this past August. Click here to read more from the Pittsburgh Business Times. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Grove City College receives single largest donation in its history
GROVE CITY, Pa. (WKBN) – Grove City College received the largest single donation in its history — a $70 million gift from the estate of a 1979 graduate. The donation is from the estate of David R. Rathburn, who died in February 2024 after a battle with cancer, according to a news release from the college. Rathburn was an alumnus and successful entrepreneur who had also served on the College's Board of Trustees for 17 years. 'David was a generational leader who deeply believed in the distinctive mission of Grove City College. His personal and philanthropic devotion to the College serves as the highest exemplar for those who recognize the tremendous value of a GCC education. He gave in great measure to great impact. He was a model of stewardship, a steadfast partner in leadership, and a good friend. We continue to feel his absence,' said President Paul J. McNulty. The bequest from Rathburn's estate calls for 75 percent – $52 million – to go to the College's financial aid endowment to fund need- and merit-based scholarships for students. The remaining 25 percent is earmarked for capital improvement projects. The gift boosted the College's endowment to $270 million, a 25 percent increase, according to the release. 'This transformational gift will make Grove City College more affordable for hundreds of students every year, help us complete a vision for campus that matches the excellence of our community, and, we hope, inspire others to emulate David's example of service and support,' said Edward D. Breen, chair of the College's Board of Trustees. 'This gift is massive, but it is not the end of our efforts to set the College on a firm foundation for the future. We hope that this historical milestone is one of many for the advancement of the College and its mission.' The $70 million estate gift is the largest ever recorded by the College's fundraising office, though Rathburn has also donated to the college in the past and has a Christian activities building bearing his name. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
