An estimated 40% of full-time college students have jobs. For many Pitt students, the decision between working an on- versus off-campus job comes down to convenience, scheduling and wages. Still, some students decide to work a combination of on- and off-campus jobs at the same time.
Sophia Yialamas, a senior accounting and marketing major, started working an on-campus job in the Panther Post mailroom because it made the most sense for her schedule and life.
“I needed money, obviously, because being in college is expensive and your money goes away like nothing,” Yialamas said. “The mailroom was a really good option because you work, and then you have a lot of downtime. I do all my homework there, so I don’t think I’ll ever get rid of that job.”
In addition to working in the mailroom, Yialamas also recently began working at Lululemon in the Ross Park Mall.
“I didn’t get enough hours in the mailroom because they go by when the post office closes, so it’s hard to work that in between my schedule of classes,” Yialamas said. “But I still think it’s worth it, because I get to do my work at the mailroom and then I get a really good discount at Lululemon.”
The hardest part about balancing onand off-campus jobs, Yialamas said, is scheduling shifts for both.
“I usually start at Lululemon an hour after I finish the mail room,” Yialamas said. “I’m not gonna lie, the days I work both jobs are really hard. It’s not fun at all. Panera charged lemonades and Red Bulls are important on those days.”
Iris Keister, a junior environmental sci -
ence major and server at The Melting Pot, only works an off-campus job because of the opportunity for higher pay.
“What really drew me into working off campus is the pay rate and being able to work something that’s not minimum wage and has the potential for tips,” Keister said.
Though Keister likes her off-campus job, she would prefer to work on campus if it weren’t for the Pennsylvania minimum wage.
‘It isn’t feasible for me,” Keister said. “My first semester at Pitt I worked on campus, but the pay wasn’t enough to live on.”
Keister noted that it’s harder for someone to find off-campus jobs if they don’t have a car.
“I drive with my friend to work, because she has a car and I don’t,” Keister said. “We get scheduled for the same shifts so she can take me. I probably wouldn’t be able to work there if we couldn’t do that.”
Hannah Mueller, a junior education major, started her federal work study program at Pitt Serves during her first semester at Pitt and picked up a second job at Subway last year. She said she originally took a second on-campus job, but it wasn’t sustainable.
“Freshman year, I was making minimum wage,” Mueller said. “I got a second on-campus job second semester freshman year, but Pitt caps the amount of hours students can work at 20. I was deadlocked at the 20 hours and wasn’t making enough money, so I started the off-campus job sophomore year.”
Like Mueller, Yialamas said she would work more hours on campus if it was feasible.
“If I could get more hours at the mailroom, I would love that,” Yialamas said. “I wish they didn’t have that 20 hours a week max, because I feel like a lot of students
can work more than that. Between my two jobs I work 40 hours a week, and because of the hour restrictions it makes it more difficult for students to get the work they want.”
According to Jared Stonesifer, a University spokesperson, “the University encourages students to seek and obtain work experience while pursuing their academic interests. To minimize the tax burden for the students — and to promote a healthy balance around work, studies and life — the limit is set to 20 hours a week. In particular, FICA tax is based upon the number of educational credits and hours worked as a student.”
Yialamas said she likes working on campus during the week when she is going to and from classes, whereas going off campus is easier on the weekends.
“I mostly work the bulk of my hours at Lululemon on the weekends, because it’s
when I don’t work in the mailroom since we’re not open on Sundays,” Yialamas said. “So it naturally works out that when I wouldn’t be able to get work at the mailroom, I get the hours at the mall.”
Both Mueller and Kendall Rayome, a junior anthropology and political science major, prefer their on-campus jobs because of the flexibility worked into them.
“I started working at Panther Central in March of 2023,” Rayome said. “They were super accommodating with schedules, and it was a really good opportunity to learn basic skills, like answering phones and navigating different websites.”
“The on-campus job works better with my classes, because I’m working with people who know my main goal is to be a student,” Mueller said. “I met my current roommate through my on-campus job, and I feel so supported by the staff I work with.”
When Aliyah Sulaman first arrived at Pitt, she couldn’t find a nail technician in Pittsburgh who offered “crazy” designs while providing a comfortable space and experience. So, Sulaman began practicing on herself and her friends.
“After about five months of learning on my own and getting feedback, I decided I wanted to serve college students at Pitt and beyond, and 501 Nails was born,” Sulaman, a senior health informatics major, said.
Some students operate small businesses as a way to make money during college. Having to balance their time between academics and running a business, the student entrepreneurs often plan their business hours around classes, exams and homework. Businesses like 501 Nails, SOLIS Studio and Rickweaves are run by Pitt students.
Sulaman runs 501 Nails on her own and dedicates approximately 10 to 20 hours a week to the business. She specializes in concept-based nail art in the form of Gel-X, structured gel manicures and Russian manicures. While 70% of her clientele consists of college students, the other 30% are local members of the community.
Balancing 501 Nails and educational pursuits can be challenging. However, Sulaman said her ambitions to grow the business after graduation makes the current demands of college and entrepreneurship worth it.
“I am really passionate about my business and have come to the realization recently that I want to expand it after college,” Sulaman said. “My major is completely different from my business, so juggling two completely different topics can be tiring.”
Gloria Hao and Hannah Ye co-own the small business SOLIS Studio, which specializes in portraits, headshots, concept photos and modeling portfolio shoots. SOLIS has also covered various campus events and activities, such as Chinese American Student Association’s Lunar New Year Celebration in Feb. 2023 and FRESA’s biannual showcases in Nov. 2022 and April 2023.
Ye, a junior supply chain management major, said the two decided to start their photography studio after noticing a demand for photography services on campus.
“Before officially starting the business, Gloria and I had been taking club event photos and doing concept photos with our friends,” Ye said. “Later on, we noticed that there was a large demand for headshots on campus and also that there weren’t many student photography businesses doing concept photography.”
Hao, a junior biological sciences major, said her passion for photography over the years inspired her to start SOLIS Studio with Ye.
“I personally started taking photos at the age of 15, initially using my phone to capture anything that intrigued me or left a lasting impression,” Hao said. “Over time, I advanced to digital and DSLR cameras for more professional photography.”
SOLIS Studio is in its initial stages of operation, according to Ye and Hao. As of now, SOLIS Studio accepts clients on a contractual basis. Depending on the type of photos, shooting may take anywhere from 1-3 hours, with photo editing taking an additional 1-3 hours.
While SOLIS Studio mainly services college students, they intend to extend their services to businesses within the greater Pittsburgh community.
“While our primary focus is college stu-
dents in Pittsburgh, we aim to attract a diverse clientele,” Ye and Hao said. “This includes students, faculty and staff, as well as local residents who seek professional photography services. We also plan on reaching out to any business that needs event coverage.”
Hao said running a photography business requires time management skills, but her and Ye’s shared passion for photography serves as a therapeutic escape from the stressors of school.
“Since photography is a shared passion for both of us, capturing moments for our clients serves as a form of relaxation and creative expression beyond academics,” Hao said.
Hao and Ye’s individual strengths allow them to work together to advance their business.
“Hannah’s business background provides valuable insights into the management aspects, while my expertise lies in the various forms and styles of photography,” Hao said. “Our complementary skills enable us to successfully operate and grow our photography studio.”
While some business owners offer inperson services to clients, students like Erica Love sell handmade products through online shopping platforms such as Etsy.
Love, a senior French and international studies major, owns an online handmade jewelry business called rickweaves, which can be found on Etsy, Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest under the same name.
rickweaves began as a way for Love to pass time during the COVID-19 lockdowns and has since grown into a successful business.
“I started my shop with handwoven friendship bracelets just because I enjoyed making them, but I’ve transitioned into making soldered and beaded jewelry as well as pioneering jewelry mystery boxes focusing on different popular aesthetics like cottagecore and whimsigoth,” Love said.
Love is the sole proprietor of rickweaves. Her responsibilities consist of sourcing materials, making pieces, photographing and listing products, managing social media platforms and providing customer service.
While college students make up a large portion of her clientele, Love said many different types of customers purchase her products.
“I find that my jewelry appeals to a lot of audiences because I am working in multiple niches,” Love said. “All the items in my shop are my own creations, but I have also made items catered to certain fan bases that I am in and love, which also brings in their own groups of customers.”
Love runs rickweaves out of her college apartment. She said the time she dedicates to rickweaves varies and is especially dependent on the season.
“During the summer, things aren’t really consistent and I cannot count on my shop to be a stable source of income,” Love said. “Things change a lot come October and November when I’m anticipating the Christmas season, and I may spend an entire afternoon multiple days out of the week to work. It feels like I’m constantly restocking and running to the post office before the holidays, but I can’t complain.”
Love said her work is fulfilling, but she often finds it challenging to manage school and expand her business to its full potential. She said hiring an additional person to manage bookkeeping or photography would help her grow creatively.
“I will always send out my orders on time and be communicative with customers, but what gets lost is my ability to promote myself, make social media content, and make new products, which is hard because these are the things you have to constantly be doing to remain relevant and competitive and reach new customers,” Love said.
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When visitors enter the Mexican Masks exhibit at the Latin American Cultural Center, they will find themselves in a maze of 88 striking masked faces, varied in material, expression and purpose, tracing the artistic history of mask-making in Mexico all the way from 7000 B.C.E. to today.
The Latin American Studies Association and the Latin American Cultural Center on Bigelow Boulevard hosted their annual gala “Arte y Cultura” this past Saturday at the LACC to celebrate the opening of the “Mexican Masks: Symbols, Celebration, Satire and Safety” exhibit.
The opening gala for the exhibit featured speeches from Margarita Lopez Maya, the former president of LASA, Jake Pawlak, the deputy mayor of Pittsburgh and Sandra Budd, the LACC assistant director. Camerata 33, a Pittsburgh chamber orchestra focused on increasing the presence of Latin American Chamber music in American music halls, also had a live performance.
Sandra Budd curated the exhibit, which explores the rich history of masks in Mexican history and culture across time, with the help of LACC senior advisers Sylvia Keller and Bill DeWalt. Collected from 19 different states in Mexico, the masks adorning the exhibit walls are accompanied by informational text made possible by Bill DeWalt and a video presentation about the use of masks in celebrations and festivals.
Together, Budd hopes these elements will teach visitors about the diverse uses of masks in Mexican history and culture.
“I hope visitors will gain a greater appreciation for the cultural importance and diversity of mask making in Mexico,” Budd said. “This selection of masks is an incredible example of the best mask makers in Mexico.”
The attendees of Saturday’s gala were the first people in the public to see the exhibit. For some, the exhibit taught them about a new part of Latin American culture, and for others, the exhibit hit close to home.
Eduardo Mu, originally from Peru, connected the use of masks in Mexican cultural celebration to Peruvian traditions, particularly when masks symbolize the fight between good and evil. Mu expressed appreciation for the artistic prowess shared between the two cultures.
“It is a common denominator across cultures that people are always trying to symbolize this idea that good will prevail over evil and every year they have these celebrations to commemorate dances and masks to keep the tradition alive,” Mu said. “Some of those masks are very scary actually, and very creative and I think very impactful to the people. I couldn’t imagine something like that in my wildest dreams, so people are very artistic to create this thing.”
Like Mu, Diego Pirela, an attendee from Venezuela and a friend of executive director Dr. Milagros Pereyra-Rojas, enjoyed being able to connect the exhibit to his own culture. For Pirela, seeing the exhibit Saturday made him treasure the existence of a space like the LACC for its ability to make people feel represented.
“I’m from Venezuela, and a few of the masks that I saw remind me of our own culture,” Pirela said. “It feels very nice that there is a space where you can feel like there are other people that treasure your culture and where you come from.
While Pirela valued how the exhibit reminded him of his culture, he said seeing the exhibit will be just as meaningful for those who did not grow up in Latin American
cultures.
“It always feels very good to see something that is not from your culture, something that is new for you, and that also gives you a little more knowledge of other things and maybe, lets you go out of your comfort zone,” Pirela said.
Norman Beech, the exhibit’s technical adviser, appreciated the LACC’s ability to take people out of their comfort zones and learn about other cultures. He said it’s one of the most compelling reasons he thinks people should check out the exhibit.
“I am really happy the center gets a lot of school groups because it is a great educational experience,” Beech said. “There aren’t enough kids in the world that are exposed to cultural learning, especially in America. We just don’t do that very well, but this place does it very well.”
The role of the LACC as a space for Latin American cultural appreciation and education is something Deputy Mayor Pawlak emphasized in his speech at Saturday’s gala, where he expressed his happiness in knowing that Pittsburgh has recently become the home of the LACC, which serves as the headquarters for LASA, in September of 2022.
Pawlak said with Pittsburgh’s growing Latin American population, he and the
Mayor Ed Gainey’s administration feel that celebrating cultural art is a valuable piece of welcoming Latin American immigrants to the city.
“I can see a really meaningful point of connection in seeing your culture represented in the place you call home,” Pawlak said. “As a city, and as an administration, and with the Latin American community being among the two the fastest growing immigrant populations in Pittsburgh, having resources like this that can give that sense of value and connectedness to those people is really important to us as we try to make Pittsburgh among, if not the most, welcoming in the country.”
For Mo Alabi, a guest of Feyisola Akintola, the City’s manager of immigration affairs, the fact that there is space for cultural art at the LACC makes her believe the city gives signs of good faith to its immigrant communities.
“Art is such an important part of shared humanity,” Alabi said. “So when places make space for immigrants and art and the culture they bring, and almost specifically, giving space on a wall, it’s almost kind of saying: ‘We want to see you. We want to understand you, and we want to interact with you.’”
A promotion is something everyone seeks in their career. Whether it be a job or a sport, promotions are a reward for hard work and dedication to one’s occupation.
Some players at Pitt are properly — or overly — praised for their careers and performances in their sports. These players are often notable by fans and are given ample playing time to display their skills.
But for others, their hard work is overlooked even though their play deems them worthy of a promotion in playing time or praise from the fans.
These players deserve a promotion heading into 2024.
First-year wide receiver Kenny Johnson
Most first-year football players out of high school come to college football and sit out for a year to put on weight and learn their positions. Rarely does a first-year player come in and have an instant impact on a team.
But Johnson is different. In Pitt’s 24-41 loss to North Carolina, Johnson took a kick return 100 yards back to the house. While the Panthers didn’t pull off the comeback, Johnson’s kick return sparked them with life — more than the rest
of the wide receivers could.
Despite Johnson’s return efforts, the Panthers rarely use the first-year on offense. Johnson’s two catches on the season came in the Panthers’ first game of the season against FCS program Wofford. Against the Tar Heels, Johnson rushed three times for 20 yards.
While the North Carolina game saw Johnson garner a heavier workload, he should see even more to end the season. Johnson deserves more playing time and a chance to shine in front of Panther fans.
Sophomore forward Jorge Diaz Graham
Pitt basketball’s frontcourt leads the way for the team headed into the 2023-24 season. And a big part of the frontcourt is the dynamic duo of sophomore forwards Guillermo and Jorge Diaz Graham.
Many fans are familiar with Guillermo Diaz Graham, as he showed signs of excellence in the Panthers March Madness appearance. But this doesn’t mean people should overlook Jorge Diaz Graham’s first season.
In his first season at Pitt, the Spain native averaged 2.9 points and 2.2 rebounds per game. But Diaz Graham flashed his defensive potential with four blocks against Louisville and four steals against Michigan — both season highs.
With a full offseason to prepare and improve upon his skills, Jorge should see increased production and workload in a crowded Panther frontcourt this season.
Junior attack Ava Washington
Women’s lacrosse, Pitt’s newest varsity sport, is entering its third season, and so too is junior attacker Ava Washington. The Panthers added
Washington to their inaugural first-year recruiting class in 2022, and Washington instantly impacted the Panthers across her first two seasons.
Over the course of two seasons, Washington scored 35 goals on 97 shots. In 2023, Washington led the Panthers in goals with 23 despite only starting 10 of their 17 games. Washington ended the season with three hat-trick games.
With this production and progression, it’s only natural that Washington receives a promotion. Washington looks to lead the Panthers’ attacking unit and with the increased workload she may eclipse 43 goals in 2024 — which would break the existing record set by Paige Petty in 2022.
Senior outfielder Dom Popa Outfielder Nico Popa played for the Panthers from 2017-2021, and across his career, Popa tallied 19 home runs and 102 RBIs. Popa’s senior season was his most productive, as he hit nine home runs and 28 RBIs.
Popa’s little brother, senior outfielder Dom Popa, is entering his senior season with the Panthers. Popa hit just one home run over his first three seasons as a Panther. But Popa’s defense is reliable in the outfield, and that led him to start 44 of his 86 career games.
In 2023, Popa didn’t have as much impact for the Panthers. But with the departure of outfielder Kyle Hess — and one last offseason to train — Popa’s role will likely increase.
With more starts, Popa has an opportunity to replicate his older brother’s senior season, and he is a key factor for Pitt’s outfield heading into this season.
Looking for and applying to jobs and internships is really difficult. On top of the unbelievably frustrating job market, there are also all the little nuances that come with applying to jobs that get unbelievably annoying after a while.
Firstly, you have to make sure your resumé is up to date. If you are anything like me, you let your resumé fall behind your work experience. As a college student, I have worked up to three jobs simultaneously. Oftentimes, I apply for, get them and start them all at the same time. I can’t tell you how long I spent updating my resumé after this summer — but I definitely let it get behind. And on top of all that, half the time you have to enter all the same information in again — I am looking at you, Pitt Talent Center. Tell me why I’ve got to reenter all of my information that’s easily found and sorted on my resumé?
Then, you must wait and wait and wait until someone finally gets back to you — and that is if they get back to you in the first place. While applying for summer internships, I ap-
plied to nearly 15 positions, and I am pretty sure I only heard back from about three or four. Even when I was incredibly qualified on paper for certain jobs, I rarely heard back. And if you get through all of that, you have arguably one of the worst tasks ahead of you — the interview.
I will be the first one to say that interviewing sucks. It’s awkward, it's not always the easiest to prepare for and sometimes you simply cannot get the words you want to say out. It’s difficult talking about yourself and your accomplishments, and it’s even more difficult when you’re asked questions that hardly apply to your experience. You’re left gasping at straws, trying to make something out of what little experience you do have. This is an especially prevalent reality for college students who have little to no professional experience.
I just came out of an interview process for a job I didn’t get. I was bummed, but ultimately decided it was for the best. As much as the job interested me and I knew I would do a good job, the whole interviewing process itself gave me experience that is hard to come by.
When I called my parents the night I
found out I didn’t get the position, they were still unbelievably proud of me. They ended the phone call with the same piece of advice they’ve used since my freshman year — all interviews are good interviews. They don’t mean “good” in a successful kind of way. I’ve certainly had my share of “bad” interviews where I’ve come out feeling
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We know your Pitt education has prepared you for the next level—obtaining a graduate degree or certificate from the University of Pittsburgh. With the Pitt2Pitt Scholarship, graduating Pitt undergraduates and alumni can receive up to $7,500 in tuition scholarship.
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Graduating Pitt undergraduates and alumni can receive up to a $7,500 tuition scholarship per year when they enroll in a participating Pitt graduate or professional program.
Morgan Berger knew that with a graduate degree, she could land a job more quickly and easily than with just a bachelor’s and would start with a higher salary. So she stayed at Pitt after undergrad and pursued a master’s in engineering right away. She also got a boost from the Pitt2Pitt Scholarship, which offers up to $7500 per year for Pitt graduating seniors and alumni who pursue graduate school at Pitt.
“I knew master’s degree would put me ahead for the job I wanted,” she says. And it worked: She landed a full-time position as a geotechnical engineer at American Geotechnical and Environmental Services a few months before graduation.
The Pitt2Pitt Scholarship has supported students since its launch in 2020. There are more than 80 participating graduate and professional programs in fields such as business, health sciences, education, social work, pharmacy, and technology. Many offer flexible learning options, including part time, hybrid, and online/remote. Example degrees include Master of Science (MS) in health informatics, Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (MSCE), part-time Master of Business Administration (MBA), and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a nursing informatics specialty. Alumni and graduating seniors at the Pittsburgh campus as well as regional campuses are eligible for the funds.
“Pitt has incredibly talented, driven undergraduate students. And they already know the quality of education here—many of our programs rank nationally and internationally,” says Vice Provost for Graduate Studies Amanda Godley, whose office established the scholarship. “To be able to encourage them to stay or return for grad school is a win-win, for Pitt and for our students.”
The scholarship seeks to increase access and equity, pillars of Pitt’s overall mission. In addition to offering scholarship money, most Pitt2Pitt participating programs waive the application fee for graduating Pitt seniors and alumni.
“Scholarships for grad school are rare, so any amount is awesome,” says Berger, who received the Pitt2Pitt Scholarship toward tuition in 2021. The award made her feel like Pitt was invested in her continued advancement.
Plus, there were perks to staying at Pitt. Berger was familiar with Pitt’s world-class education, supportive environment, and even the campus buildings, so she could focus on studying instead of acclimating to something entirely new.
Ashumi Rokadia could agree, even though she left Pitt after undergrad and had a full-time job before deciding to come back. After studying computer and information sciences and then working as an application specialist, Rokadia gained exposure to other roles in the field she wanted to pursue, such as human-centered design. She decided to return to school for a master’s and applied to several programs. Pitt won for several reasons, including the Pitt2Pitt scholarship.
“It’s a good chunk of change and was a big part of my decision,” says Rokadia. She already loved Pitt, and although she grew up in the region, she’s never gotten bored of Pittsburgh or walking the many trails along the rivers.
“It’s a big enough city that you can do something different every weekend. But it’s not so big that you’re anonymous or it’s hard to find your way around,” she says.
If you’re thinking about grad school to advance your career or level up your skills, consider joining Berger, Rokadia, and hundreds of others in becoming a Pitt2Pitt Scholarship recipient when you stay at Pitt or come back.
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“In the last five years, we’ve moved into graduate education. We offer graduate degrees that are in high demand,” President Susan Traverso, Ph.D., said. “We were very intentional in developing our graduate programs in partnership with future employers so that we are fostering relationships and nurturing the workforce that is needed in all of western Pennsylvania.” Thiel College graduate programs:
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The MBA and Communication and Leadership programs are designed to continue the momentum of recent bachelor’s degree students and can be completed in about a year. New for 2022 is the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and two-year programs for working professionals who would like to complete their MBA or Communication and Leadership master’s degrees. The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and Speech-Language Pathology programs are supported by $7.5 million in renovations of the Rhodehouse Science Building, which includes updated lab and classroom spac¬es and collaborative and lounge areas as well as a new human anatomy lab.
If you are looking for personalized attention, flexibility and a head start in your field or professional career, then you should consider a Thiel College graduate degree. Accelerated degree programs in business and speech-language pathology make it possible to earn a degree in about a year. The Thiel College community provides the support of academic, career and financial aid counseling to help you reach your goal.
“Coming from a big university, I did not experience the closeness with my teachers and was overwhelmed with the size. As such, I believed attending a smaller college like Thiel College would allow me to integrate with the program and build relationships with my peers and staff,” said Gemima Muteba, M.S.’22, a University of Maryland graduate and physician assistant studies student. “That’s why I chose Thiel. I’m thrilled by the staff, who are passionate about their students, and the amount of professional support we’re able to get here at Thiel. I feel like I can reach out for help whenever I need something and know that someone will be there to lend their support.”
All of Thiel College’s graduate programs have pathways for students who did not get their bachelor’s degree at the college. The MBA and Communication and Leadership programs have been designed to continue the momentum of recently graduated bachelor ’s degree students. The year-long programs have an accelerated, cohort-based, experiential and residential learning environment. Specific experiential learning experiences will be required of all students in settings that extend the learning environment beyond the classroom. The potential exists for collaboration with a student’s current employer, as do opportunities to get hands-on, real-world experience through partnerships with regional employees.
“The thing that really appealed to me was the community feel of the campus,” said Alex Hudson, MBA’21. “It’s a productive program, and it’s everything I thought it would be and more. When I saw how it was going to be a dynamic work environment, and the wide range of students they were pulling in, it interested me. We had students from completely different industries and markets, and we all had different experiences. We had students who came straight out of undergrad into the graduate program. It’s a nice mix of knowledge, which lead to good discussions. It’s a great program.”
Campus improvements
More than $40 million in capital improvements in the campus’s aca¬demic, athletic and residential facilities are either completed, ongoing or scheduled for the year ahead. Among the campus improvements are important renovation projects supporting athletics and wellness. In recent years, the college has been recognized as a top north region col¬lege in Western Pennsylvania and a top college for social mobility in Western Pennsylvania, according to U.S. News and World Report; an Arbor Day Foundation Tree Campus USA; and as a Grateful Graduates institution by Forbes magazine. The college also joins Princeton, Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh as one of just six Dietrich Foundation higher education institutions in the United States.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Speech-Language Pathology and Physician Assistant students have access to clinical rotations as well as clinical hours for Speech-Language students in the campus’s Center for Speech-Language Services, which offers free appointments to community members.
“My experience was nothing short of amazing,” speech-language pathology graduate Nicole Plassio, M.S. ’21, said. “I’m so grateful to go to a school that provided me with an excellent education as well as the opportunity to gain hands-on experience.”
Communication and Leadership and MBA students have access to graduate assistantships worth up to $27,500 and to top employers. Thiel alumni are employed by BNY Mellon, Eli Lilly, General Nutrition Centers (GNC), Lockheed Martin, Nationwide, Footlocker, Children’s Hospital, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Steelers, U.S.A. Football, Walt Disney World, and many more.
Thiel welcomes students from around the globe who are pursuing a world-class graduate degree program in the United States. Thiel College is a private, diverse, inclusive, and coeducational college that specializes in challenging students to achieve their dreams. The college is home to a diverse student population, small class sizes and committed faculty in scenic northwestern Pennsylvania. The campus is near bike and hiking trails, state and local parks, and outdoor amenities.
Contact an admissions counselor today at admissions@thiel.edu.
Thiel College, Office of Admissions, 75 College Ave., Greenville, Pennsylvania, 16125; www.thiel.edu; 800-248-4435.
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Release Date: Friday, September 15, 2023
Edited by Patti Varol and Joyce Nichols Lewis
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