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Message from the President

A message from the President

Late last night, a driver crashed a vehicle on Mt. Pleasant Road and fled into the nearby woods. The individual was believed to be armed.

Law enforcement responded immediately, and the suspect was safely apprehended and is now in custody.

First-year students at Pitt-Greensburg

Pitt-Greensburg Welcome Week: Students arrive on campus, and Big Bang to feature fireworks display

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg kicked off its Welcome Week by welcoming first-year students to campus on Thursday, August 21. Welcome Week is an important part of student success, helping new students to acclimate to campus through a combination of practical and fun activities to encourage friendship and networking.

Dave Newman

Alumnus and faculty member Dave Newman wins prestigious Pushcart Prize

 

A member of the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg faculty was recognized with two of the most prestigious prizes in American Literature.

FHC student during her presentation

Undergraduate research showcased at FHC Summer Research Conference

Students, faculty, and administrators representing the David C. Frederick Honors College (FHC) met in late July at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg for the FHC’s first-ever 2025 Summer Research Conference. 

Native American Sculpture

Pitt-Greensburg seeking submissions for fall art show

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg is seeking submissions to its ninth annual art show, part of its Blue & Gold Celebration 2025. The show features a Judged Category and a General Category, both offering the opportunity for artists to win awards and prizes.

Student making a poster presentation.

Pitt-Greensburg wins Beta Beta Beta National Honor Society’s Outstanding Chapter of the Year award

Members of Pitt-Greensburg’s Theta Pi chapter of Beta Beta Beta Biology National Honor Society attended the organization’s NE-3 Regional Meeting in Fairmont, WV, this spring and returned with an impressive list of awards.

Cover of "The Anxious Generation"

Westmoreland Reads: Books and audio books available for this year’s common read

Members of the community who are interested in participating in this year’s Westmoreland Reads are invited to request a free copy of the book or audiobook, “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness” by Jonathan Haidt.

Donald "Doc" Giffin

Donald “Doc” Giffin marks 40th year of giving to Pitt-Greensburg

Memorabilia of a life well-lived fills the home office of 96-year-old Donald “Doc” Giffin. The golf-club-designed carpet leads up to the stately desk and hutch filled with mementoes of his lifelong passion for sports.

Taylor Podob receibed a certificate of achievement

Pitt-Greensburg students present at national STEM conference

Two Pitt-Greensburg students showcased their research on potential treatments for Huntington’s disease at the prestigious Emerging Researchers National (ERN) Conference in STEM, hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Atlanta, GA, in April. The students earned travel awards from AAAS to attend the conference and received support from Pitt-Greensburg.

A student nurse receives her pin from a family member

University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing at Pitt-Greensburg Tackles Nursing Shortage with New Graduates

A scene from Pitt-Greensburg's inaugural pinning ceremony in 2024.

 

Colonel Nancy P. Anderson, USMC (retired)

Pitt-Greensburg Commencement set for Saturday, May 3; Colonel Nancy Anderson, USMC (retired) to speak at both ceremonies

Dr. Paul Adams leads the 2024 Commencement Procession. He reprises that role as the Grand Marshal for the 2025 Commencement ceremonies.

 

Cover of Byron Hoot's book of poetry

25th Anniversary of the Pitt-Greensburg Writers Festival Celebrates the Healing Art of Storytelling

But this too is true: stories can save us

The writer Tim O’Brien calls storytelling an essential human activity. "The harder the situation,” O’Brien says, “the more essential it is."

Ava Brumbaugh with her scholarship check

Pitt-Greensburg awards two four-year, full-tuition scholarships in annual competition

Competition for the four-year, full-tuition scholarships offered by the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg has closed, and this year’s two recipients were selected based on their application submissions and interviews with the selection committee. Ava LeeAnn Brumbaugh of Saxton, PA, and Cody Richmond