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Pennsylvania General Energy Co. of Warren has made a $40,000 contribution to the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford that will allow more high school students to take advantage of programs that allow them to earn college credit. The contribution is made possible through a tax credit program offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Pitt-Bradford has two kinds of programs in which students can earn both high school and college credits for the same course, College in the High School and Bridges. Both programs will benefit from PGE’s contribution. “PGE is pleased to make a contribution that will provide the direct benefit of improving educational experiences to students in Pennsylvania’s Northern Tier counties, including a dozen school districts and more than 450 high schoolers,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Douglas E. Kuntz. “Pitt-Bradford is a great partner in making the most of this important pro...

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will combine two popular events, its Executive Speaker Series and its Career Networking Luncheon, for Alumni and Family Weekend. Douglas E. Kuntz, president and chief executive officer of Pennsylvania General Energy Co. of Warren, will speak at the annual luncheon, which will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, in the Mukaiyama University Room of the Frame-Westerberg Commons. The cost for adults is $10, and the public is welcome to attend. Reservations can be made at www.upbalumni.org/afw through Wednesday. Kuntz, a 1988 graduate of Pitt-Bradford in the geology and petroleum engineering programs, began as a petroleum geologist at PGE in 1987. In 1997, he became development manager for PGE and was promoted to vice president of development and operations in 2001. Kuntz served as executive vice president from 2003 until 2006, when he was named president and CEO. PGE has a 30-year...

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has named an advisory committee for its developing Energy Institute. The appointments were announced by Dr. Livingston Alexander, president, and Dr. Matt Kropf, director of the Energy Institute. Kropf said the committee will help advise the institute on matters such as strengthening the petroleum technology program, developing a curriculum for a bachelor’s degree program in energy studies and fostering partnerships between the institute and the region’s energy industry. “The Energy Institute’s agenda and vision are very ambitious and complex,” Alexander said. “The individuals electing to serve on the advisory committee are among the most highly respected and well-regarded executives in the oil and gas industry. We’re thrilled they’ve chosen to lend their support and guidance.” Harvey Golubock, former president and chief operating officer of the American Refining Group, will serve as chairman. In ad...