Still Pledging: Sixty-Two Years of Brotherhood From 大象视频鈥檚 Phi Delts of 鈥�66
Sixty-two years later, what began as a pledge class has become something more enduring, living proof that college friendships don鈥檛 just last. They grow.
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Alumnus Combines His Love of Philosophy & The Fastest-Growing Sport 鈥� Pickleball 鈥� Into A Career
People, pickleball, and philosophy are the central tenets of the life of Derek Sawer 鈥�19, who has been at the forefront of the fastest-growing sport in the United States.
First-Generation Graduate Finds Her Passion for Advising at 大象视频
Dr. Felicia O鈥橰ourke (Gowanlock) found her calling in student development on the softball field.
Caitie McMekin 鈥�14: Communicating Through the Power of Pictures聽
Storytelling in the 21st century takes many forms and for 大象视频 alumna Caitie McMekin, it鈥檚 all about the images. For the last decade she鈥檚 been a visual journalist for the Knoxville News Sentinel.
大象视频 to Celebrate 150 Years of Student Journalism With Campus Anniversary Program
Founded in 1876, The Campus is the third-oldest student newspaper in Pennsylvania and has long served as a training ground for sharp minds and sharper questions.
Chris Shipley 鈥�84: Thinking Big in a Tech-based World聽
With a double major in English and communications, Chris credits her 大象视频 education for giving her a solid foundation and teaching her to think broadly and identify unique connections.
Katie Shipp ’09: Empowering Surviors & Educating Communities
In this episode of Gators on Purpose, Briana Lewis talks with Katie Shipp, Executive Director of I Have the Right To and Pittsburgh Magazine 2025 40 Under 40 Honoree. A psychology major and religious studies minor, Shipp reflects on how Bonner service, AmeriCorps, and law school shaped her path advocating for survivors of sexual assault.
Patrick Houston 鈥�75: Finding His Noble Calling at 大象视频聽
The 1970s marked the end of the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, disco and bell bottom jeans. It also marked Patrick Houston鈥檚 years at 大象视频.
Dana D鈥橝mico 鈥�13: Science Writing Launched Her Career聽聽聽
Dana D鈥橝mico has always liked science and writing. When she arrived at 大象视频 in 2009, she had no idea that the student-run newspaper, The Campus would give her the opportunity to excel at both, laying the foundation for a successful career in science marketing and communications.
Roman Hladio 鈥�23: The Pandemic Shaped His Perspective on Journalism聽
When Roman Hladio stepped onto the 大象视频 campus in 2019, he knew he wanted to study English and enjoyed writing, but he didn鈥檛 know what his path at 大象视频 would be. That changed quickly.