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pitt’s co-op program gets re-engineered

Samantha Salz For The Pitt News

For students in Pitt's Swanson School of Engineering, learning takes place far beyond Benedum Hall. Whether they gain experience doing fieldwork for a company located on the other side of the country or joining in on meetings with potential future employers in Pittsburgh, the co-op program gives engineers an immersive introduction to their future careers.

The Cooperative Education, or co-op, program allows students to participate in both traditional education and full-time work related to their career path during their time as undergraduate students. The program typically includes either two six-month rotations or three four-month rotations, during which students in any engineering discipline take on a position at a company as a full-time employee, and devote

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their remaining terms to classes at Pitt.

Tyler Kimmel, an engineering and professional development consultant at Pitt, said Swanson’s co-op program has undergone significant changes during the past year. Swanson has implemented a new program on the online platform Symplicity to make the co-op search process more accessible.

“We [recently] rolled out our new Symplicity platform, SSOE Select,” Kimmel said. “This new recruiting element is the engineering student’s one-stop-shop during their co-op and internship search. Job postings, career fairs, information sessions, documents, etc. can all be found here.”

With a simpler co-op selection process than ever before, Kimmel also said students have been able to work at companies far beyond Pittsburgh.

“Students can work almost anywhere and we have students all across the country,” Kimmel said. “They’ve had great work experiences for

employers big and small and across a variety of industries.”

One student currently participating in the coop program is Claire Gendron, a sophomore environmental engineering major. Gendron works full-time at Tetra Tech, a Pittsburgh-based company that focuses on creating sustainable technology and infrastructure. Besides this semester, Gendron will also work at Tetra Tech during both the fall 2022 and summer 2023 terms.

Gendron said her co-op experience provides an invaluable opportunity to learn about the different career paths she could pursue after earning her degree.

“I’ve only been there for about seven weeks, and I’ve already been involved in so many different things,” Gendron said. “They have me doing a lot, and it’s really nice because I don’t know exactly where I want to go with my degree and my career.”

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Besides making tables and performing assistive tasks to help move major projects along, Gendron said she gets the opportunity to participate in fieldwork, giving her a closer look at the data she typically works with.

“The first six weeks were all in my office at my cubicle, but they wanted to put me in the field just so I could experience that … I’m helping take groundwater samples,” Gendron said. “It’s raining, it’s cold and not what I thought I signed up for in this co-op, but I’m so glad they put me on this project and are allowing me to do this.”

Despite efforts to increase accessibility within the co-op program, many students still find themselves unable to take full advantage of the opportunities provided through the University.

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FLOYD WINS SGB PRESIDENCY FOR 2022-23 ACADEMIC YEAR

Donata Massimiani and Kendall Swift

Staff Writers Danielle Floyd will serve as the president of Student Government Board for the 202223 school year. She beat opponent Arjun Manjunath of the For You Panthers slate in Tuesday’s election with 59.09% of the vote — a margin of 687 votes.

Floyd, who ran as a member of the Dream slate, said she felt “very excited” and grateful after hearing the results announced Tuesday evening.

“I want to thank all the people who supported me throughout this whole campaign and had my back,” Floyd said.

A total of 3,779 students voted — about 16.3% of Pitt’s undergraduate student body.

This is a decrease from last year’s turnout of 4,804 voters, or 20.5% of the student body.

Despite his loss, Manjunath said he is happy for his opponent.

“I’d like to congratulate Danielle Floyd, she worked so hard on her campaign,” Manjunath said. “I’m really proud of this and I’m

happy to have done this campaign.”

Results were announced at SGB’s weekly public meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday.

Students were able to vote earlier in the day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Isabel Lam, another member of the Dream slate, received the most votes for board member. She received 1,424 votes, or 15.92% of voters. Lam said she is happy to be done campaigning.

“Sometimes you lose the light at the end of the tunnel,” Lam said. “But at the end, you show that your community is there. I’m so happy to begin the work that will occur next year and work with all these amazing individuals.”

Alison Linares Mendoza and Derek Dressler will join fellow Dream slate members Floyd and Lam on the board next year.

Sophia Shapiro, Celeste Lintz and Bhuvitha Chagantipati of the For You Panthers slate also won board seats, along with Daniel Temmallo of the Steel City slate and independent candidate Corbin Makar.

Makar will serve his first term as a board member next year. He said he is looking for-

ward to the experience.

“I’m really excited to make it on the board,” Makar said. “[Campaigning as an independent candidate] was a lot of hard work, but it paid off in the end.”

Allocations Kappa Kappa Psi — a national honorary band service fraternity — requested $1,195.62 to fund registration, ground transportation and lodging for four people to their district convention in Delaware. The board approved $851.72 for ground transportation, registration and one hotel room.

The Pre-Medical Organization for Minority Students requested $3,350.14 to pay for registration, lodging and airfare for four people to attend the annual medical conference put on by their parent organization in Florida. The board approved $3,000 to the conference cap.

The Muslim Student Association requested $2,400 to pay for an event that is a part of their speaker series and will feature Sheik Saad Tasleem, a Muslim scholar. The board approved the request in full.

The Pakistani Student Association re-

quested $1,650 to host their annual Mock Shadi, which translates to “fake wedding,” for the first time in two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board approved $1,349.99, which aligns with the documented costs the organization sent to the allocations committee.

The Political Science Student Association requested $2,272.78 to fund ground transportation and lodging for 15 people to attend a trip the association is taking to Washington, D.C. The board approved the request in full.

Pan-Caribbean Alliance requested $9,211.71 to pay for clothes, equipment, photographer and DJ for their yearly fashion show. The committee originally recommended the board deny funding in part, due to the impression that the event’s DJ and photographer were members of the organization, and payments cannot be made to members of an organization. A representative from PCA said the DJ and photographer are not members. The board then moved to amend the committee recommendation and approved in full.

Junior Danielle Floyd (right) embraces a fellow student after winning the Student Government Board election for president.

Patrick Cavanagh senior staff photographer

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Pitt faculty union elects bargaining committee, begins negotiating with administration

Neena Hagen and Jack Troy Senior Staff Writers

Four months after Pitt faculty voted overwhelmingly in favor of unionization, the union’s newly formed bargaining committee sat down alongside United Steelworkers representatives last Friday to negotiate with the administration for the first time.

Negotiations will continue until Pitt officials and committee members agree on a first-ever contract, before turning it over to University faculty for the final vote.

Pitt’s new faculty union began electing committees to bargain with top officials immediately after the October election.

On Feb. 3, faculty formally elected the union’s 62-person Council of Representatives, which includes faculty from all schools and campuses. A week later, those representatives selected a 15-member bargaining committee — a subset of the Council — to negotiate directly with the

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administration.

Committee members declined to answer questions about the details of negotiations, and said it remains “very early in the process.”

“We are excited to bargain a fair contract that reflects the hard work and dedication Pitt faculty demonstrate every day,” Melinda Ciccocioppo, a psychology lecturer, said. “Our entire campus community stands to benefit from this process, as we seek to build an environment in which faculty, staff and students can all successfully work and learn.”

Union representatives didn’t say how long they expect negotiations to last, but a Bloomberg Law analysis shows an average of 466 days for new unions and employers in the education sector to reach a collective bargaining agreement after a union election, meaning Pitt’s faculty union could reach a contract by February 2023.

Any member of the bargaining unit who submits a union card may vote

to ratify the initial contract, though future membership and voting eligibility will require dues. According to the Pitt faculty union website, Steelworker dues are 1.45% of each member’s gross monthly earnings plus $0.02 per hour worked. Part-time faculty paid by the credit hour or contact hour pay 1.5%, with no per-hour component. Regardless of membership status, union-negotiated contracts will apply to all members of the bargaining unit.

The University will reach an agreement with new legal representation behind it.

According to University spokesperson David Seldin, Pitt hired law firm Ogletree Deakins as counsel during negotiations.

The firm is one of the largest that helps employers “minimize the risk of unionization,” and successfully helped IKEA resist a 2016 unionization effort in Massachusetts.

Seldin said Pitt continues to work with firm Ballard Spahr “on a number of

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matters,” leaving it unclear whether that includes ongoing unionization efforts by Pitt staff and graduate students. Since the latest unionization efforts at Pitt began in earnest six years ago, the University’s tab with Ballard Spahr has approached $3 million, including $721,152 during the most recent fiscal year.

Throughout the faculty union drive, several professors slammed the payments as a waste of money and accused the University of using obstruction tactics to derail unionization efforts.

Seldin said the University will remain focused on meeting faculty members’ needs throughout the collective bargaining process.

“We look forward to working productively with the faculty union as negotiations get underway,” Seldin said.

“The University’s priority is to continue partnering with faculty to advance their pursuits of excellence in teaching, scholarship and research.”

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Student baristas talk coffee

Staff Writer Around Oakland, there’s a place on practically every corner to grab a cup before classes — Dunkin, Starbucks, Divvy Coffee and Buns, Saxbys and more. And the baristas who whip up your drink are, more often than not, fellow Pitt students.

These students, who manage school work along with their job as a barista, can be found all around Pitt’s campus, and each has a wide collection of experiences.

Abby Batkhan, a junior communication sciences & disorders major, has worked at the Starbucks at Amos Hall for about eight months. She said she thought being a barista would be a fun experience to try, and enjoys her work shifts.

“I’ve honestly always wanted to work parttime as a barista. I feel like it’s such a cute job and even though I’ve had some not-so-great experiences working in food service I still wanted to try it,” Batkhan said. “I really enjoy my job. My coworkers and manager are great.”

Batkhan’s shifts as a Starbucks rotate between

a few different tasks of making drinks, handing out mobile orders and assisting other workers.

“My day usually consists of switching between two to three positions which can include the bar making drinks, calling out drinks and managing mobile orders, register, warming food or restocking things and supporting the baristas,” Batkhan said. “I mostly work on the weekends, which is definitely a less stressful environment than weekdays — Amos hall gets extremely busy on weekdays.”

According to Batkhan, nice customers are fun to interact with daily, but there have been instances where customers try to return the wrong drinks after knowingly picking them up and tasting them.

“My favorite moments are interacting with customers who are kind and respectful. People who give compliments and tips always brighten my day,” Batkhan said. “I’ve been mostly fortunate with my customer interactions, but something I hate is when people pick up a drink that is obviously not theirs, take a sip, and then come complain that it’s not their drink and I have to

remake it.”

Bess Goldstein, a junior media and professional communications major, has worked in the food industry since high school. She worked at Divvy Coffee & Buns for five months.

“I've worked with food since I was in high school working for my school's kitchen. I really liked the action of making coffee for myself, others, and just talking to people,” Goldstein said.

“Running the cafe in the opening shifts is not easy alone, which would be the case pretty often.”

Goldstein said she had an awkward encounter one day serving a customer early in the morning, who was interested in coffee beans.

“One time this strange man came into the cafe at 7:30 a.m. asking for a cup of just unground coffee beans. My boss said it was fine to sell it just to get him out of the room,” Goldstein said. “But

after I sold him the coffee beans, he just sat in the back of the cafe staring at me for my entire shift.

He did this while eating the coffee beans out of the cup like it was cereal. It was just a strange moment.”

Out of all the drinks available, Goldstein said oat milk lattes at Divvy are a crowd favorite.

She added that she dislikes having to make the blended drinks.

“Honestly, the oat milk iced latte was the most popular, usually with vanilla or caramel. Also the cappuccinos were pretty delicious,” Goldstein said. “I would hate making the blended coffee drinks, because we only had one blender that was broken and it did not blend well.”

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Abby Batkhan, a barista and Pitt student, stands with a cup of coffee in the Amos Starbucks. Clare Sheedy assistant visual editor

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Nationality Room tour guides gain cultural, educational experience

Jessica McKenzie Senior Staff Writer

The Polish room in the Cathedral of Learning is packed with intricate artifacts representing the eastern European nation’s culture. The room contains the original handwritten manuscript of “Manru,” the first and only Polish opera performed at The Metropolitan Opera in New York.

The composer, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, donated the manuscript to the Polish room.

Zach Hartman, a senior computer engineering and classics major, works as a nationality room tour guide and Quo Vadis president.

Quo Vadis members serve as tour guides for the Cathedral’s 31 nationality rooms. Currently, there are about 25 tour guides. Hartman said the manuscript is one of the Polish room’s most distinctive artifacts.

“It’s the original handwritten pencil manuscript of the opera,” Hartman said. “[Paderewski] wants us to turn the page every once in a while so that people can read the whole opera after a certain amount of time.”

According to Hartman, then-chancellor John Bowman commissioned the Cathedral when the University moved its campus to Oakland. The Cathedral became Pitt’s iconic homebase, and the nationality rooms program encouraged the people of Pittsburgh to represent their heritages in the building. “[Bowman] wanted the Cathedral to be part of the community, rather than just isolated to the University,” Hartman said.

Hartman said he attended tour guide training sessions during his first year at Pitt, where he discovered his love for learning about the cultures that the rooms represent.

“I went to a couple of the meetings and started going to trainings just to see what Quo Vadis

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was all about,” Hartman said. “I just kept coming back because I wanted to learn more and more about every single room — I thought it was a cool way to learn about this aspect of the University that not many people actually look into.”

Quo Vadis members usually complete tour guide training sessions within the span of a semester, during which they learn about every item in each of the nationality rooms. Once students complete training, they get paid for the tours they give.

Guests not affiliated with the University frequently go on the tours, and can choose which nationality rooms to tour when they book the tour online.

Hartman said while interacting with people can be a challenge, working as a tour guide has helped to improve his confidence and public speaking skills.

“I was always terrified of [public speaking] in high school — but once I started learning about all this stuff, I was like, ‘I want to tell people about this,’” Hartman said. “Now I bring people into the rooms and see how excited they are about all of these cool artifacts. I feel like I'm part of something special.”

Lauren Scheller-Wolf, a senior English writing and theater arts major, is the vice president of Quo Vadis. A native Pittsburgher, she said she has admired the nationality rooms since childhood.

“My parents took me on tours of the Nationality Rooms when I was growing up,” SchellerWolf said. “When I ended up deciding that I was going to go to Pitt, I knew that [Quo Vadis] was something that I wanted to join and be a part of.”

Scheller-Wolf said some of the most memorable tours she’s given have been tours for people who share the nationality of the room they tour.

“One time I had a really large group that was made up of this Filipino family. We went into the Philippine room, and they were so excited,” Scheller-Wolf said. “They were pointing out different elements of the room as things that they recognized — I love learning new things about the cultures from people on the tours as well.”

Besides interacting with people who come from different cultures, Scheller-Wolf said her favorite time of year to be a nationality room tour guide is the Halloween season. While giving tours, guides dress up in costumes and tell guests spooky folktales from the countries of the rooms they tour.

“Usually the officers will have some sort of group costume. Last year we were ‘Clue’ characters and ‘Winnie the Pooh’ characters,” SchellerWolf said. “The guides will present their rooms kind of like you would on a normal tour, and then they'll tell a scary story from that culture to kind of add in the spooky vibes.”

Michael Walter, the nationality room tour coordinator and supervisor, said although tour guides are supposed to be impartial to all of

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the rooms, some guides admire a certain room because it represents their family heritage. He said he enjoys the story behind the Lithuanian room because his family is originally from the Baltic state.

“The local Lithuanian committee —back in the 1930s —worked with the Lithuanian government to sponsor a contest to find an architect in that country to design the room,” Walter said.

“A young man [​​Antanas Guidaitis] received the award and commissioned the design of the room and he sent his drawings to Pittsburgh, and they largely followed his drawings exactly.”

According to Walter, the drawings include a darkened wood called bog oak wood, which the local Lithuanian committee spent many years to source. Bog wood originates from a tree in Lithuania that fell into a swamp and remained underwater for many years, causing it to turn very dark and discolored. The wood was very valuable in Lithuania. Linen also covers the walls of the

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Honor of blue collar work pittnews.com

Students should be picky about their jobs Senior Staff Columnist Despite being responsible for a one-star review at my workplace that states “the little redhead behind the counter is rude,” I am a very good employee. I promise.

The cruel reality about customer service jobs is that no matter how good you are at your job, there will always be a handful of customers that believe you’ve clawed your way out of the depths of hell to claim ownership of their firstborn child.

I’ve been working since I was 16, which isn’t too strange considering more than 30% of people aged 16 to 19 are employed. At this point, it almost feels unnatural for me to not be employed.

For three years, I have worked as a cashier at a car wash in my hometown, and I never realized how good I had it. I was hired at $12 an hour — I just received my third raise and now make $17 an hour — and I receive commission on any sales I make. The management is organized, understanding and we have amazing rapport. I enjoy my job so much that when I left for college, I took a leave of absence instead of quitting, and I still work whenever I go home.

I was so accustomed to always working that when I came to Pitt my first objective was to find a job. I wasn’t picky because I knew I could do any job in retail or customer service well. I accepted the first job that was offered to me, and it is the biggest regret of my college life so far.

So many working college students are underpaid and undervalued, but are willing to accept mediocre pay and working conditions just for the sake of having a paying job. Do not make my same mistake. You should be picky about your job, even if it’s part time or for spending money or because you feel like you should have one.

When I arrived at Pitt, I made $8 an hour through the first job I accepted, with no possibility of a promotion. The kicker is that they didn’t even pay me for the first two months.

It took multiple emails and calls to straighten everything out, but for two months, I worked

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completely for free. They eventually did pay me, but it took me months, tears and extreme stress. Even after all that, it took me a whole semester of working a job I didn’t enjoy at with a huge pay cut from my previous job for me to quit.

It’s not uncommon for many undergraduate students to work in tandem with their education — in fact, as of 2017, 43% of full-time students worked while attending school. While not all of these are work-study programs or jobs directly tied to the university, student workers are often underpaid due to a legal loophole that allows employers to pay full-time students 75% of the minimum wage for on-campus jobs. My job paid above minimum wage — that is, 75 cents above Pennsylvania’s absurd minimum wage of $7.25 — but, quite honestly, it was not a wage that warranted me having to deal with awful management and the expectations placed on me when I never received job training.

It was a job that I should have quit after the first month, but I stayed because I didn’t understand my own value as a worker. Working college students are often subjected to a difficult decision of choosing where to allocate their efforts and focus — school or work. Even though student workers are encouraged to focus on their studies, students who work more than 15 to 20 hours a week often see negative impacts on their grades.

Because of this, many students will choose to work jobs that require minimal hours and will schedule around class times. But in my own experience, because my job regarded us more as students instead of employees, we weren’t treated with the same respect as fulltime employees or valued nearly as much.

But I still couldn’t bring myself to leave. I felt a strange sense of obligation to my first job in college, which is a very common reason that many employees will stay at a job that doesn’t value them. It took nearly all of my fellow student workers quitting for me to realize that my job didn’t care about me as an employee. I finally submitted my two weeks when the semester ended, and I’m proud of that first step towards finding a job that adds significant value into my

life, not just as a student, but as an employee.

I took the first half of the second semester off — I wanted to see what college life was like without the added stressor of a job that I didn’t enjoy. I know that I speak from a privileged position as someone who has enough savings to live comfortably without a job, and as someone who lives in a dormitory with a meal plan who doesn't have to worry about rent or food.

So many people don’t have the luxury to be picky about their jobs, but for students like me who are accepting subpar pay and working conditions simply because work is not your “main focus” as a student, I encourage you to rethink the value of your work.

Just because college students are expected to devote more of their time and effort to their studies rather than their job doesn’t mean that they should be treated any differently than other employees. As students, when looking

for work, we should be willing to understand the value of our work as employees, and look for jobs with decent pay and management even for part-time workers and students. That also means being willing to quit a job if it’s not providing that respect.

I do plan on finding another job for the second half of the semester. But this time, during my search, I will make sure that I look for jobs that will adequately value my work regardless of my status as a student or not. College students should not have to accept mediocre wages and treatment simply because we have scholastic commitments outside of work. We are still valuable as employees and should be treated as such. If we aren’t being valued, we have to demand that respect, or quit.

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It’s time to give up the dream job Ebonee Rice-Nguyen Staff Columnist

My childhood memories are filled with adults leaning in to ask me the ultimate question — what is your dream job? I’d answer doctor, lawyer or, if I was feeling wild, writer. Of course, it never dawned on any of us how ridiculous it was to ask a nine-year-old what position of labor they wanted to pursue. It was just something that is expected of kids — to dream of an occupation. As I’ve gotten older and this idea of the dream job has shifted and taken on new forms, I’ve come to realize one thing about the dream job — it’s dead.

Our culture has glamorized the idea of the dream job for decades. The slogans “follow your dreams” and “do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life” are said to us long before any of us have a job. Movies romanticize the cushy office job or the free-spirited writing career, making it seem like a dream job is a necessary component for a perfect life.

Employees use hashtags like #hustle and #grind to display their commitment to pursuing these dream jobs.

All of this stems from the idea that work should be more than just a way to make a living. It’s a calling, a purpose and how you want to change the world. There is even a cultural shift of college students and college-educated workers turning toward the “passion principle" — the prioritization of meaningful work over stable wages and a steady career. This ideology functions on the basis that all jobs have tedious tasks, but if you love what you're doing, those “tedious tasks” will become fulfilling.

Those who are more passionate about their roles are more likely to be exploited, leading to what’s known as “passion exploitation.” Employers take the genuine passion an employee has and use it as justification to amp up employee hours with little to no wages and handle tasks outside of their job description. In these situations, employers often believe that the employee would have volunteered for the surplus of hours anyway due to their love of the job. This holds especially true in more creative fields where employers believe that because their employees en-

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joy their work, it is acceptable to put more work on their plate.

Take internships for example. Internships for coveted businesses such as Vogue and Vanity Fair have underpaid and demanded too much of their workers due to their competitive nature. Research shows that employees with internship experience are favored when applying to jobs, but 43% of internships at for-profit companies are unpaid. Still, internship can-

Thalia Sifnakis staff illustrator didates often believe that these positions will foster relationships and open doors that will eventually lead to the dream job, allowing interns to bear poor working conditions.

Chasing the dream job also requires a level of privilege that most Americans don’t have. In order to get the perfect unpaid internship, you have to have some other form of income. Unpaid internships rely on those who have access to other resources and aren’t responsible for their own way of living. There are even instances of bidding wars for internships in which companies require prospective applicants to pay them for the position.

Companies such as Vogue and Fox 2000 Pictures make profit from their lucrative internships, knowing that the promise of opportunity will draw in crowds. The very avenues to obtain the dream job have instead become areas of privilege that worsen the inequality gap, or the difference in income between classes.

Interns aren’t the only ones getting exploited for the promise of the dream job.

It’s also the people who’ve reached their

mie Harrison-West, a freelance journalist, discovered the hard way that even when employees finally climb the ladder and make it to the glorified jobs from the movies, they don’t always like what they find. Harrison-West recounted her story of finally getting her dream of being a magazine editor by the age of 27, only to realize it didn’t make her happy. The life of glamor and prestige she imagined was instead filled with invoices, spreadsheets and annoying colleagues.

“I’d spent my whole life working up to this pinnacle, climbing this mountain to reach my dream — only to find out that it wasn’t what I expected,” Harrison-West wrote in Cosmopolitan.

Despite these dismal realizations, our culture still promotes the idea of the hustle culture. Even as the dream job seems more and more like just a dream, our society is exhibiting a surge of performative workaholism. People are pledging themselves to a “cult of busy-ness” and promoting a lifestyle where they never are off the clock. Signs and ads that promote lines like “Don’t stop when you’re tired.

Stop when you’re done” have normalized these slogans in everyday conversation.

It seems like life has become propaganda for work at this point, and the dream job is a way to keep us all locked into the rat chase.

While I’d love to buy into the hashtags and grind mentality, I’m hesitant to believe it will give me the fulfillment promised. I’m not saying don’t follow your dreams, I’m just saying that maybe our dreams shouldn’t involve a job, especially dream job. Take teachers, for instance. when that job gets in the way of our hapThese are individuals who devote them- piness. selves to the love of their students, but at Ebonee Rice-Nguyen writes primarily what cost? Most teachers expect to have about political, social and cultural issues. a meaningful impact on their students’ Write to her at EJR76@pitt.edu. lives, but are often met with a poor worklife balance and little support from their administration. Teachers have reported insane staffing shortages, low wages and a lack of support from their schools’ administrations. Many recount feelings of burnout, disrespect and of being overwhelmed.

The dream job can even sour for those who do achieve the glamorous positions depicted in movies and TV shows. Em-

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Pitt in the Pros: Trio of Panthers have much to gain at NFL combine

Brian Sherry Staff Writer

The NFL combine kicks off this week in Indianapolis and three former Panthers — quarterback Kenny Pickett, defensive back Damarri Mathis and long snapper Cal Adomitis — will attend. All three players have much to prove if they want to increase their draft stock. Here’s what to look out for from each player.

Quarterback Kenny Pickett Pickett had two choices last year — enter the NFL draft as a projected late round pick, or bet on himself and return to Pittsburgh for a final season. Pickett chose the latter and went on to have one of the most prolific seasons ever by a Pitt quarterback, culminating in an ACC Championship and a Heisman ceremony invite.

The future now looks bright for Pitt’s all-time passing leader, as Pickett is a projected first-round selection. But Pickett will still have to put in work at the combine to solidify his position. Concerns around Pickett’s hand size circulated during the Senior Bowl last month. Unfortunately, Pickett can’t miraculously spurt larger hands before the Draft. Pickett will need to demonstrate that small hands will not affect his throwing or ball security abilities in the NFL. Look for Pickett to also try and prove himself as an athlete in the 40-yard dash and bench press drills. Pickett’s creativity and toughness were on display all season, especially after fake sliding his way to a 58-yard rushing touchdown in the ACC Championship game.

Even though this year’s class of signal callers is generally considered weak, Pickett will not run through the combine without competition. Pickett will feel pressure from other quarterbacks such as Malik Willis of Liberty and Matt Corral of Ole Miss, who are both projected first round selections.

Pickett will also be closely watching North Carolina’s Sam Howell. The pair dueled in

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November, with Pickett and the Panthers gaining the upper hand, but Howell’s stock has continued to rise since, making him a possible first round selection too.

Several teams seem interested in selecting Pickett in the first round, including the Carolina Panthers, Washington Commanders and New Orleans Saints. The Pittsburgh

ther defensive back earned an All-ACC honorable mention and played a crucial role in the ACC Championship game victory. But Mathis will have to continue fighting if he wants to hear his name called in the draft.

Mathis is a projected last round pick, making his performance in the combine absolutely crucial.

Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett throws a pass during the NCAA Senior Bowl football game on Feb. 5 in Mobile, Alabama. AP Photo/Butch Dill Steelers appear to be a dark horse in the Pickett sweepstakes. If the Steelers look to the draft to replace long-time field general Ben Roethlisberger, then Pickett could be a potential target for their 20th pick.

Projected Pick: Round 1, Pick 6 Carolina Panthers Defensive Back Damarri Mathis After sitting out the 2020 season with an injury, Mathis fought hard all season to earn a spot in the NFL combine. The former Pan-

One critical drill for Mathis in the combine will be the 40-yard dash. Mathis did not run the drill in the Senior Bowl, making the combine his first and only recorded performance before the draft. This drill is often regarded as the most important event for defensive backs, as speed is absolutely crucial for the position. Mathis will likely need to run a sub 4.50 in the event to be competitive with other defensive backs.

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tice facility may be the favorites to land Mathis. The former Panther recently expressed interest in staying in Pittsburgh and the Steelers are in the market for support in the secondary.

Projected Pick: Undrafted Free Agent Pittsburgh Steelers LS Cal Adomitis Adomitis won’t face much competition in the combine, as he will be the only long snapper in attendance. But Adomitis will still need to perform well to earn a spot in the draft. Only two long snappers were drafted in 2021, meaning Adomitis’s position puts him at an automatic disadvantage.

Still, the most decorated long snapper in Pitt history has proven himself worthy of a draft. Adomitis earned first team AllAmerican status in 2021 as well as the Patrick Mannelly Trophy for best long snapper in the country last season.

The Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Chargers could be looking at Adomitis this week, as both teams have aging long snappers. Admonitis will likely fall to the later rounds, as long snappers typically are picked in the 5th to 6th rounds.

Projected Pick: Round 6 Cincinnati Bengals The combine will commence on Feb. 28.

Quarterback drills will take place on Thursday, while defensive back and special team events are scheduled for Sunday. Coverage will take place all week on NFL Network.

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First years Copperwheat, Washington look to usher in new era of Pitt gymnastics

Alexander Ganias Staff Writer

New Hampshire sat at the vault for the last rotation, while George Washington rotated to the beam and Pitt, the host of the Feb. 20 tri-meet, continued to the floor. It was a trying day for first-years Hallie Copperwheat and Sidney Washington, who had participated in almost every event so far that day.

For Washington, competing in college gymnastics had been a long time coming.

“As young gymnasts get older, they realize college gymnastics looks like a lot of fun,” Washington said. “It was around middle school when I could see myself in college doing gymnastics.”

Washington is a native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and an alum of Saline High School. A gymnast at a very young age, Washington said her mother, who was a dancer, inspired her. Her father Saddi Washington, a former Western Michigan basketball player and current assistant coach at Michigan, said he wanted his kids to discover their own path and not to be tied down to what their parents do.

“I think she chose the right sport for her,” he said. “We tried to expose them to as many different things as we could, and I wasn’t going to assume she would like basketball like I did, but that’s fine with me.”

Washington remembered trying out other sports at a young age, but they didn’t seem like the sports for her.

“My parents put me in soccer first,” Washington said. “But I would always be doing cartwheels on the field. So I guess they knew from the get-go that gymnastics was what I wanted to do.”

When head coach Samantha Snider announced her as part of the 2022 signing class, she singled Washington out and claimed she would make an impact as soon as her first competition.

Of course, Snider couldn’t have signed Washington if the then-high schooler didn’t want to come to Pitt. Washington admitted that there were other schools in the running, namely Illinois. But Pitt edged out the Illini due to her unfamiliarity with its location, which she said was a huge reason she

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signed.

“I chose Pitt for a lot of reasons,” she said. “I loved the coaches’ vision for the program, but I also love this city — it’s a completely new environment for me.”

Now a Panther, she was preparing for the final station of that day’s meet, the floor routine. Washington took the floor and Biggie Smalls’ “Hypnotize” started playing. She started with a few dance moves — which

for many of the same reasons as Washington, but she said Pitt was her choice as soon as she visited Oakland.

“The facilities here are unmatched in both athletics and academics,” Copperwheat said. “As soon as I met the coaches and came to visit here, I was done. I knew where I wanted to go.”

Copperwheat’s journey to Pitt was also similar to Washington’s. Like her teammate,

A Pitt gymnast lands in the Fitzgerald Field House.

Photo by Alex Mowrey/Pitt Athletics only the floor routine allows — and a double pike. Her second tumble ended with her stage-kicking her teammate, who fell to the floor. She finished with a double backflip as the music ended.

She posed at the end for a split second before turning around and celebrating with her teammates. Washington knew she performed well and her score confirmed that — a 9.825. She said each event gives her more confidence as her season progresses.

“Coming from club gymnastics, I’ve been doing what I’ve always been doing,” Washington said. “It’s so exciting to finally get these high scores that you don’t normally get in club. But to also get these scores for your team, that’s really exciting too.”

Meanwhile, off to the side at Washington’s routine was Copperwheat, eagerly cheering on her teammate. She chose Pitt

she started gymnastics at a very young age and didn’t stray from that path. But the biggest difference between the two is that she came from the United Kingdom.

She recalled her experiences as an international recruit and said it was different from the typical recruitment process.

“It was pretty smooth sailing in terms of the coaches coming to visit,” Copperwheat said. “But my flight situation was a mess. I was at Chicago Airport for a couple hours, and I ended up in North Carolina. It wasn’t easy to move, mainly because of the time difference, but being here makes it all easier.”

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performed above the competition in her debut season. She recorded the third-highest all-around score in Pitt history on Feb. 6, when she posted a 39.500 total score.

Copperwheat explained what her highscoring performances do for her confidence.

“I just hit one event after the other,” Copperwheat said. “It’s so nice to actually put all four events together. It gave me confidence that I deserved to be here as an allarounder.”

But with the exception of first-year Nova Scotia native Jordyn Ewing, Copperwheat is the only international recruit on the gymnastics roster. She said this hasn’t stopped her from becoming incredibly close with her teammates.

“I have not known a team to be as tight or as close as we are,” Copperwheat said.

“We work really hard in the gym, that when it pays off on the floor, it’s a feeling unlike any other. And to do everything for the team, you just can’t describe it.”

Both Washington and Copperwheat played crucial roles in Pitt’s record-setting win over New Hampshire and George Washinton, helping the Panthers achieve a 196.775 total score — the highest in program history. They knew setting records and leaving their marks on the program was part of the plan when they got here.

Washington said the coaches told her how the new class hopes to usher in a new era of Pitt gymnastics.

“They said ‘you’re going to be a game changer,’ about me and the other freshmen,” Washington said. “The season hasn’t been perfect, but once we get everything together, our program will be up there in no time.”

Along with the all-time team high score, they’ve also helped set new beam and uneven bars records. They will not be at Pitt forever, and both Washington and Copperwheat understand this, but neither seem to want to leave the sport they’ve both been a part of since infancy.

“There are loads of things I want to do after school,” Copperwheat said. “But I can’t ever get away from the sport. College coaching seems fun, so I’ll never take it off the table.”

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School of Engineering

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Master of Science in Sustainable Engineering program opens new possibilities for Pitt students In 2017, the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation developed a new Master of Science in Sustainable Engineering (MSSE) program to help students find sustainable solutions to regional and global engineering issues. Since its launch, the MSSE has applied a systems-based approach to help students identify and address complex environmental and socioeconomic problems.

Housed within MCSI, the 30-credit MSSE integrates with nine current masters’ degree programs in engineering and provides students the opportunity to complete two M.S. degree programs with a limited time increase. The MSSE curriculum combines an engineering technical formation with the study of sustainability from multiple perspectives such as business, policy and economics. Upon completion of the program, the Swanson School of Engineering confers the degree.

“Students with a passion for sustainability can utilize this advanced degree to develop sustainable solutions in the context of the triple bottom line of environmental, societal, and economic problems,” noted David Sanchez, MCSI assistant director and assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering. “We’re also very proud that the program integrates community-based service-learning opportunities to help students develop regional and nationally scalable sustainability solutions. This provides students with experiences that enable them to address actual issues up close while learning to communicate sustainability issues and solutions to multiple audiences.”

Sanchez serves as the sole academic coordinator and administrator for the MSSE as well as the undergraduate sustainability certificate program. The sustainability certificate enrollment has grown four times its original projections in only five years, while the MSSE enrollment has grown steadily to 10 students.

“Sustainability is a global issue, but its strength lies in community engagement and helping the average person understand how sustainability impacts daily life,” Sanchez said.

“Therefore, students in the program aren’t limited to the classroom and lab, but also actively engage with the neighborhood at large. It’s a critical component of that makes this degree very competitive.”

For more information, contact David Sanchez, Assistant Professor Civil and Environmental Engineering and MCSI Assistant Director for Education and Outreach, at davidsanchez@pitt.edu or 412-624-9793.

Covestro LLC and University of Pittsburgh collaborate to establish groundbreaking Circular Economy Program The rise of circular economy principles – where materials are kept in continuous use by design – across industries has led to a new collaboration between Covestro LLC and the University of Pittsburgh. Pitt’s Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation (MCSI) and Swanson School of Engineering will house the new Covestro Circular Economy Program at the University of Pittsburgh.

The Covestro Circular Economy Program represents the first graduate-level circular design academic program in the U.S. to specifically address the challenge of global waste and material use, and it’s accepting applications for its first cohort in fall 2022. The program will enable graduate students at Pitt to become experts in circular economy principles, informed by Covestro’s advances in this area, and ultimately create circular, sustainable products and service solutions.

For more information, visit www.engineering.pitt.edu/circulareconomy.

Thirty credits (10 courses) are required to earn the MSSE professional master’s degree, which is structured with core courses offered in the Swanson School as well as Katz Graduate School and the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. One of these courses, life cycle assessment (LCA), is a tool for evaluating the environmental impacts of a product or process by documenting energy and material flows from inception to ultimate disposal. This course teaches framework, methods, and tools that can be applied to decision making in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the built environment.

Elective tracks include:

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Energy Environmental and Water Sustainability Green Computing Sustainable Built Environment

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Master’s Program in Sustainable Engineering An interdisciplinary program that can be combined with other MS programs to earn dual degrees WHY STUDY SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING AT PITT?

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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES • Provide advanced education to graduate students to identify and solve sustainability issues using systems approaches in the context of the triple bottom line of environmental, societal, and economic problems.

• The Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation (MCSI) continues its reputation as a leader in sustainable engineering research and education.

• The Swanson School of Engineering is one of the top 25 public engineering programs in the U.S. (2021 U.S. News and World Report “Best Grad Schools”) • In 2021, the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings again named the Pittsburgh campus as the No. 1 public university in the Northeastern United States.

• Pitt is recognized by the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (AASHE STARS) for its sustainability accomplishments with a Gold rating through 2024.

• Create a rigorous program with breadth and depth to propel graduate students to foster sustainable technologies, science, and practices in the U.S. and abroad.

• Create scalable sustainability solutions through service learning projects with a cohort of students.

• Provide students with experiences to communicate sustainability issues and solutions to multiple audiences.

• Pitt ranks ninth nationally in federal science and engineering funding, according to a report from the National Science Foundation.

For more information visit: engineering.pitt.edu/MSSE

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School of Computing & Information The School of Computing and Information (SCI) is preparing the next generation using innovative technologies to solve society’s toughest challenges.

Through our graduate programs in computational modeling and simulation, computer science, information science, intelligent systems, library and information science, and telecommunications, students will gain the skills and knowledge necessary for successful careers in industry, research and academia.

SCI offers a variety of hands-on learning experiences, professional development and networking opportunities, and the ability to work with faculty on cuttingedge research.

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Experiential Learning: Get involved at Pitt’s Community Engagement Centers or through our Alternative Spring Break program; create something exciting at our hackathons; or apply your skills through an exciting internships, co-op or iServe projects.

Professional Development: You’ll be ready for your post-graduation career from our professional development workshops, executive engagement series, networking opportunities, and dedicated career fairs.

Research: Work with our faculty as they explore new ways to build smart cities, change communities through social computing, create more secure networks, and develop personalized education tools.

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School of Nursing The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing changes the face of nursing practice by preparing nurses to deliver the highest quality care – care guided by research, intellect and passion.

One of the top schools of nursing in the country, the University of Pittsburgh is: • Ranked sixth best Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program

by U.S. News & World Report • Ranked seventh best Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program by U.S. News & World Report • Ranked sixth in research dollars award to schools of nursing from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) • Ranked 21st globally by QS World University rankings by subject

The University of Pittsburgh Graduate degree programs include: Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Philosophy and the Doctor of Nursing Practice/Doctor of Philosophy dual degree.

Start a new career by enrolling in the Accelerated Second Degree BSN program. This one-year full-time program is designed for individuals who have already a bachelor’s degree and want to earn their nursing degree.

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Phone: 412-624-4586 or 1-888-7470794. Email: sao50@pitt.edu.

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School of Heath and Rehabilitation Sciences The University of Pittsburgh Make your next bold move with a master’s in Sports Science from Pitt SHRS.

Harness the power of data and technology to improve the performance of athletes at all levels and join the growing numbers of certified sports scientists by studying with today’s industry leaders.

Immerse yourself in a year-long internship through our 12-month program and acquire the experience and expertise to put you ahead of the competition.

By working with a high-performance team in a city with a long history of building champions, you’ll meet the qualifications for the Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) certification.

Start your application today. Admissions are rolling. Apply before August to begin classes this fall.

Learn more or apply today at shrs.pitt.edu/msss.

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Chatham University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Chatham offers master’s and doctoral degrees in a wide array of subjects in our areas of excellence: health and sustainability, business and technology, the arts and sciences.

One of the earliest schools of its kind in the country, the Falk School of Sustainability and Environment (FSSE) is a wellspring for leadership and education to overcome current and future sustainability challenges. FSSE offers master’s degrees in food studies, sustainability, and dual-degree programs that blend food studies or sustainability with an MBA. Graduates have gone on to work for organizations including the Mayor’s Office of the City of Pittsburgh, San Francisco Food Systems, Heinz Corp., Idea Foundry, Evoqua, and GTECH.

Students come to the School of Arts, Science and Business (SASB) because our programs blend small class sizes with entry into vibrant communities and networks throughout Pittsburgh and across the country. SASB offers advanced degrees in business, communication, science, design, education, creative writing, and more. Graduates work at organizations including BNY Mellon, H.J. Heinz Corp., Radio Free Asia, Dollar Bank, DuPont Corp., Pittsburgh Pirates, the Andy Warhol Museum, and MAGNET Global Network.

Learn more at Chatham.edu.

The highly collaborative School of Health Sciences (SHS) at Chatham stands in stark contrast to the “lost in the crowd” health sciences programs at many larger universities. The School’s unique makeup allows for interprofessional education among students in physician assistant studies, psychology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, healthcare informatics, nursing, and athletic training. Graduates work in a wide range of healthcare settings, such as UPMC, Allegheny General Hospital, Princeton University Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente, The Children’s Institute, and the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute.

Explore graduate programs at Chatham University Chatham University offers convenient online and on-campus graduate programs with an emphasis on experiential, multidisciplinary learning. Sample programs include:

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES • Doctor of Physical Therapy • Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Entry-level • Master of Physician Assistant Studies • Master of Science in Counseling Psychology • Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics

FALK SCHOOL OF SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENT • Master of Arts in Food Studies • Master of Sustainability • Dual-degree MBA and Master of Sustainability or MA in Food Studies

SCHOOL OF ARTS, SCIENCE & BUSINESS • Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing • Master of Arts in Biomedical Studies • Master of Interior Architecture • Master of Communication Visit us to learn about our rigorous academics, explore our stunning campuses, and meet our faculty. Schedule your campus visit or a virtual open house at chatham.edu/visit-chatham.

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School of Social Work

University of Pittsburgh

New application deadline is May 31st (no priority deadline)

The University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work has been ranked as one of the top schools of social work in the country since the rankings began more than 20 years ago.

The Master of Social Work (MSW) program offers two areas of specialization: one in direct practice for students who want to work directly with individuals, families and groups; and community, organization, and social action for those who want to have an impact on communities, organizations and social policies.

Students who have received a social work degree within the past seven academic calendar years from a CSWE-accredited undergraduate program are eligible for advanced standing. Students with full advanced standing enter with 21 transfer credits and can graduate in as few as 12 months.

Each year the school’s final admissions deadline is May 31, with a series of priority review deadlines throughout the application cycle. All MSW applicants who complete their MSW application by the priority admissions deadline, and who have a minimum four-year undergraduate GPA of 3.4, are strongly considered for both admission and scholarship assistance.

The school offers joint degree programs with the School of Business, School of Law, School of Public Health, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, and the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.

Certificate programs are offered in the areas of mental health, integrated health, gerontology, home and school visitor, children, youth and families, and human services management.

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Seton Hill University Greensburg, Pennsylvania 18 Different Ways to Move Forward in Grad School

What Students Have to Say

Seton Hill University offers 18 different master’s degrees and graduate-level certificate programs. Most of them are online, and none of them requires a GRE or GMAT for admission. Tuition is competitive, and scholarships and aid are available. Faculty are experts in their fields and adept at teaching learners of all ages and backgrounds. Classes are small and are taught by Seton Hill faculty - not graduate assistants or outside organizations. For most programs, courses can fit around a full-time work schedule. After graduation, Seton Hill master’s program students have a 98% career placement rate after one year. The University’s award-winning Career and Professional Development Center helps students find careers that fit their interests and assists alumni as well as current students.

Here’s what Seton Hill students and alumni have to say about their grad school experience:

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“What I enjoyed most was the diversity of professional experience of the other students in the program. Students that I had graduate classes with ranged from early stages in their professional career to others that have been in their career for multiple years or were pursuing a degree for a different career. This provided different perspectives in classroom discussions and the ability to learn more than just a textbook and lecture.”

- Nicole Nath, manager, investor relations & FP&A, Abiomed

Seton Hill’s M.B.A. degrees are online and include degrees in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination, Healthcare Administration, Management, and Project Management. The university also offers certificates in project management, and forensic and fraud examination.

For Future Educators, Instructors or Trainers

At the degree level, Seton Hill offers an M.Ed. in Critical and Cultural Literacy, an M.A. in Elementary/Middle Level Education, an M.Ed. in Innovative Instruction and an M.A. in Special Education. If you aren’t ready for a degreelevel commitment, Seton Hill also offers a four-course online graduate-level certificate in Adaptive Online Instruction and a five-course certificate in Genocide and Holocaust Studies. Some programs may require initial teaching certification.

“I felt really prepared going into the workforce and just want to help with the program. The Seton Hill education helps you be as prepared as you can be.

Seton Hill not only taught us how to take care of people, it creates a very empathetic approach to care.”

- Cory Rings, physician assistant “Bottom line: I’m getting what I came for, and much more.”

- Bradley Harper, author

“Seton Hill opened a lot of doors and windows for me.”

- Michael Metosky, sales account executive for the Miami Dolphins “Higher education should be an investment that launches you forward, never one that holds you back.”

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For Future Therapists or Health Professionals

With the exception of the online M.S. in Advanced Nutrition Practice, Seton Hill’s graduate programs in the health/medical field are held on-campus with associated clinical practice. Degrees include a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), an M.S. in Physician Assistant, an M.S. in Orthodontics and an M.A. in Art Therapy with a Specialization in Counseling.

Seton Hill’s Office of Graduate and Online Studies is dedicated to supporting graduate students from initial inquiry through to graduation. You can learn more about Seton Hill’s graduate program online at setonhill.edu/gradschool, or feel free to contact the Graduate and Online Studies Office at gadmit@ setonhill.edu or 724-838-4208.

For Writers

Seton Hill’s unique M.F.A. in Writing Popular Fiction is offered online with two short on-campus residencies per year. This program focuses on the art (and business) of writing in popular genres such as science fiction, mystery, romance, fantasy, young adult, and horror.

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Master of Carnegie Mellon Statiscal Practice University Apply today for Carnegie Mellon University’s premier professional training in data science.

Who We Are

Located within the Department of Statistics & Data Science, the Master of Statistical Practice (MSP) is a one-year, two-semester professional master’s degree program that provides a broad foundation in the core ideas and skills underlying modern statistics and data science, with emphasis on industry-valued competencies. In the last three years, more than 90% of MSP graduates landed a job within the field of statistics and data science or matriculated into a Ph.D. program within 90 days of graduation.

What We Do

At the heart of our intensive one-year, two-semester program is a focus on three key areas: • Professional Skills • Statistical Computing • Data Analysis How To Learn More

To learn more about the MSP program, please go to https://www.stat.cmu. edu/msp. For any admissions questions, please contact msp-admissions@stat. cmu.edu.

PREPARE FOR MINISTRY WITH GENEROUS FINANCIAL AID We award nearly $1.5 million annually in scholarships and grants to master’s and certificate students—join us!

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Participating in God’s ongoing mission in the world, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary forms and equips people for ministries familiar and yet to unfold, and communities present and yet to be gathered.

The established academic rigor of more than 200 years of theological education, and the depth and diversity of our faculty, ensure our student community learns, grows, and flourishes on a path to practical ministry. Our students prepare to engage in God’s work with churches, nonprofits, and institutions specific to their call with generous financial support.

Our academic degrees include Master of Divinity (with joint degrees in social work and law) and Master of Arts (in Pastoral Studies or Theological Studies), plus graduate certificates in Adaptive and Innovative Ministry, Missional Leadership, Theological Studies, and Urban Ministry. Visit us in East Liberty to discern your call to ministry and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.

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Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania

Contact Info: graduate.admissions@sru.edu. Phone: 724-738-2051.

Application Deadline: rolling admission for most programs.

Check online for health science deadlines.

Student to Faculty Ratio: typically, 1:30.

Tuition: in-state, $516 per credit; out-of-state, $774 per credit.

Graduate school can be a critical step in achieving life’s goals. Whether you are looking to enhance your education after completing your undergraduate degree, attaining a promotion, or changing careers, Slippery Rock University (SRU) offers a rock-solid education built on academic excellence and faculty expertise. We offer four doctoratal degrees, more than 40 graduate programs, five certifications, five certificates and four endorsements. SRU offers online, campus and blended graduate programs to fit your busy lifestyle.

Experience the difference. Learn more about our programs at www.sru. edu/graduate or contact graduate admissions at 724-738-2051 or graduate. admissions@sru.edu.

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Duquesne University Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania It’s Time for Bigger Goals.

And we’re ready with 90 future-focused graduate programs, research opportunities in all disciplines, and

individualized experiential learning.

Invest in one of our graduate degree and professional certificate programs in: • Business • Education • Health Sciences • Law • Liberal Arts • Music • Natural and Environmental Sciences • Nursing • Pharmacy • Pre-Medical and Health Professions Day, evening, and online courses are available, depending on the program. New master’s degree programs include Applied and Public Sociology, Computer Science, Health Administration, Music Therapy, Physics and an online Pharm. D. Visit duq.edu/graduate for a complete list of programs.

At Duquesne, you will obtain a first-rate education, an experience that cultivates close relationships with professors and allows you to participate in vital research projects and career-enhancing internships.

You’ll learn from – and network with – a group of highly motivated peers, approximately 3,300 graduate students from around the world. When you graduate, you will become one of our more than 100,000 alumni who are making their mark in every field across the country and around the world.

U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review have consistently ranked Duquesne among the top national universities. In addition, U.S. News, Washington Monthly and others include us on their lists of the top schools in the country for providing value and return on investment in higher education. Individual graduate programs have also earned top national rankings in the latest U.S. News surveys, including programs in the schools of Law, Nursing, Education and Business. Visit duq.edu/rankings for more information. pittnews.com

Student Research Opportunities Nearly every graduate student at Duquesne becomes engaged in research and academic discovery, with important research and scholarship taking place in all of our schools. All students are invited to participate in the annual Graduate Research Symposium.

Nationwide, Duquesne is one of the 35 universities classified as a doctoral university/higher research activity institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Duquesne is #16 among the nation’s top small doctoral universities and one of only seven private Pennsylvania universities in the “higher” or “highest” research category. And because Duquesne is among the top research institutions in Pittsburgh, our graduate students contribute to and benefit from a critical mass of knowledge, discoveries that are being actively shared among public and private universities as well as corporate and community partners, from Fortune 500 corporations to neighborhood nonprofits.

Visit duq.edu/research for more information.

Contact Info: Duquesne University Office of Graduate Enrollment Services: gradadmissions@duq.edu 412.396.6219 duq.edu/graduate.

Application Deadline: Varies by program of study.

Student to Faculty Ratio: Varies by program of study.

Tuition: Varies by program of study; special tuition for select program

Graduate students have access to a number of resources and services, including: • Center for Teaching Excellence • Commuter Center • Graduate and Professional Student Council • Graduate resources and assistance at Gumberg Library • Center for Excellence in Diversity and Student Inclusion • Career Development Center • Office of Research—Graduate Student Research Symposium • State-of-the-art exercise and recreational facilities in the Power Center Tuition and Financing Tuition rates vary by each program of study. Refer to duq.edu/gradtuition for the most up-to-date information. Key types of financial assistance include graduate and teaching assistantships, academic-based scholarships, non-need-based loans, employment, outside scholarships and payment plans. For additional information on the financial aid programs and services offered, visit duq.edu/graduate-financing or the department of intended study.

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