David Vinson, PUPN staff writer, has a PhD in English with specializations in transatlantic literature and cultural studies. He is a committed scholar, teacher, husband, and dad. If you ever meet David, avoid the subject of soccer. His fandom borders on the truly obnoxious.

Innovative Landscaping & Strategies for Illuminating Our Campus “Centers”

In the visual arts, the theory of the center allows spectators to consider the relationship between the center and its peripheries, and in...  More

Enhance Campus Experience with Stellar Aquatics Facilities

Cinema has produced many memorable swimming pool scenes, those ranging from irreverent (Old School, with Will Ferrell’s...  More

Combating Student Anxiety in Safe Space of Rec & Wellness Centers

In the midst of exploring the ways in which private universities and colleges are working to combat students' anxieties, my thoughts...  More

Green Constructions & Campus Athletic Facilities

If you count your institution among the private universities and colleges that share in the core values of providing the most beautiful,...  More

Biophilic Design and Sustainable Flooring

 The Youghiogheny River--or the Yough, to which it is most commonly referred--extends its reach from the west side of the Allegheny...  More