Leonard Robinson

1 month ago | readlion.com | Suraj Shah |Jonathan Butcher |Shanxi Omoniyi |Leonard Robinson

(The Daily Signal) – In the name of “equity,” many competitive colleges had stopped using entrance exams in their application process. Now, the pendulum has swung: Realizing that standardized tests actually do help school officials evaluate applications, administrators at Johns Hopkins, Harvard, Brown, MIT, and more have reinstated use of the SAT and ACT. This is a good course correction and a welcome return to a time when student merit and effort mattered.

Jan 22, 2025 | readlion.com | Jaryn Crouson |Leonard Robinson |Bethany Blankley

(Daily Caller News Foundation) – American universities are failing to disclose millions of dollars in funding from China, a report released Wednesday found.

Sep 8, 2023 | post-gazette.com | Leonard Robinson

Amid declining ridership rates, Pittsburgh’s public transit system has become more dependent on federal funds to remain afloat. Pittsburgh Regional Transit budgeted $95 million in federal emergency funding to prevent the system from going into debt in fiscal year 2023, according to budget documents. The transit agency received $502.5 million in federal stimulus funding. Buses are the most popular form of public transportation in Pittsburgh, but ridership has yet to approach pre-pandemic levels.

Sep 7, 2023 | wfmz.com | Leonard Robinson

(The Center Square) – Amid declining ridership rates, Pittsburgh’s public transit system has become more dependent on federal funds to remain afloat. The Port Authority of Allegheny County, which serves Pittsburgh’s 300,000 residents, budgeted $95 million in federal emergency funding to prevent the system from going into debt in fiscal year 2023, according to budget documents. The transit agency received $502.5 million in federal stimulus funding.

Jul 13, 2023 | thecentersquare.com | Leonard Robinson