Out now: ‘Nightbloom’ and more winter reading from 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ alumni authors
Peace Adzo Medie’s new novel gives voice to African women.
Tray Crayton III is staying in the game
The former 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ football player’s recently released book charts his new direction.
How can anyone possibly run 100-plus miles? Just ask Kaylee Frederick.
The 19-year-old 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ-Johnstown student shares lessons she’s learned from powering through the world’s most grueling races.
The 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ library’s vast and varied Latin American collection can ‘speak to anyone’
Meet Martha Mantilla, whose global experiences and passion for culture prepared her to manage the collection.
The Board of Trustees recognized Dave DeJong’s long career of service to 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ
After 35 years in various academic and leadership roles, DeJong will serve as a senior advisor to the chancellor and then return to the faculty.
¿Pero por qué?
Gretchen Rosado’s childhood curiosity led her to science. A Spanish-speaking lab at 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ just may lead her home.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ celebrates Paul Supowitz upon his retirement
The alum and longtime vice chancellor helped to revitalize the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh campus and community during his 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ career.
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51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s people-first approach to boosting small businesses in rural Pennsylvania
The Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative is setting a new standard for community engagement in Fayette County.
Alumna Pamela Michaels’ persistence fueled a career of firsts
The former Johnson & Johnson executive has helped to fund dozens of 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ programs.
Alumni updates: fall 2024
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ alumni share their news. Write to us to share yours.
The 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Alumni Association has a new president
Bill Pierce believes in the power of 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ pride.
Questions for the ‘Connecting King’
Vernard Alexander, the new director of 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s Homewood Community Engagement Center, sees himself as the ultimate connector.
Blue and gold on Broadway
Alumni spanning eight decades networked, met Chancellor Gabel and played some 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ trivia in NYC.Â
Pharmacists play a vital role in improving health care, says Lucas Berenbrok
The 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ professor is showing how important community pharmacies are through his teaching and research.
A new 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ program pairs biblical messages with the science of cognitive behavioral therapy
The CHURCH program aims to improve mental health outcomes in Black communities in 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh and beyond.
This popular 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ class reveals the city's secrets
A 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ English class called Secret 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh invites students to explore the city's most interesting, unusual or historic sites — and discover some things about themselves along the way.
She’s built a welcoming place for Latino immigrants in 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh
GSPIA alum Rosamaria Cristello created the Latino Community Center to help the city's immigrant community thrive.
This alum’s handbags are good enough to eat
OK, not really, but they are made from fruit.
Former 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Olympians look back at their Games and what they’ll be watching this year
Here’s who hurdler Roger Kingdom, swimmer Susan Heon-Preston and Judoka Marisa Pedulla are keeping an eye on in 2024.
In memoriam, fall 2024
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A new book by 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ professors showcases the life of a pioneering Black journalist
Alumnus Mal Goode was the first Black broadcast reporter on national television. Learn about his career.
The birth of Benny Blindspots
When an autoimmune disease came for his sight, 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ alum Benny Schwartz picked up a paintbrush. The rest is (art) history.
How a 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ alum moved from chess board to board room
Ashley Lynn Priore uses chess to teach life and leadership lessons.
Bobby Grier, a 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ trailblazer who broke a college football color barrier, died at 91
He made national headlines as a senior when he became the first Black player in the Sugar Bowl.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ alumna Kate Moran is using technical innovation to combat climate change
The award-winning researcher and engineer’s adventures have included advising the Obama administration and taking Arctic expeditions to advocate for global sustainability.Â
She was studying social media’s effects before TikTok even existed
A National Science Foundation CAREER Award will help Sophia Choukas-Bradley develop new ways to approach her research.
What makes a career go?
A lifelong love of cars and his 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ education drove KJ Jones (A&S ’85) to become editor at MotorTrend.
Forensic pathologist Cyril Wecht dies at 93
In a career spanning medicine and politics, the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ alumnus made a mark on 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh and the country.
2 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ alums are 2024 Pulitzer Prize winners
Brandon Som and Brett Murphy took home the nation’s most prestigious award for poetry and public-service journalism, respectively.