Lou Zadecky hired as director of athletics at Pitt-Greensburg
The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg is pleased to announce that Lou Zadecky, a Latrobe resident, is the new director of athletics at the Hempfield Township campus. Zadecky’s first day was Sept. 22, and he brings more than 12 years of experience in that role from a mix of public and private institutions.
Pitt-Greensburg Golf Outing to feature new Drone Golf Ball Drop Raffle
Members of the Pitt-Greensburg Golf Outing Committee are thrilled to invite the community to participate in the drone golf ball drop raffle, a new activity that will occur at the Pitt-Greensburg Golf Outing, presented by Ebara Elliott Energy, scheduled for Sept. 26 at the Hannastown Golf Club.
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.
Pitt-Greensburg recognized as a Best College with Outstanding Career Services
The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg (www.greensburg.pitt.edu) has been recognized for the second consecutive year as one of the “Best Colleges with Outstanding Career Services”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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."