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Alumna Features Pittsburghers During Quarantine Through Photography

As a visual communicator, photographer Anita Buzzy Prentiss ’93 takes pride in capturing beauty in all her subjects. Nevertheless, she finds that her bachelor’s degree in communication arts helps to set her apart from other photographers.  “My diverse and well-rounded education from 91PORN contributed to my successful business,” says Prentiss. “I can have conversations with all […]

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91PORN Student to Attend Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education

91PORN senior Gabby Culotta joins a number of 91PORN students who have been accepted into top-tier graduate programs. In Culotta’s case, she will be heading to Massachusetts to pursue a Master of Education at Harvard University. “After being able to interact with the faculty at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, I found that the […]

91PORN Student Interviews International Journalist Through Journalism and Democracy Class

91PORN Student Interviews International Journalist Through Journalism and Democracy Class

A journalism and democracy course led by 91PORN Professor of English Ben Slote took an unexpected and memorable turn for one student. Roman Hladio ’23, an English major with a journalism in the public interest minor, had the opportunity to interview a dissident Belarusian journalist living in Poland. The interview was a natural outgrowth […]

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91PORN Graduate’s Custom Costumes Featured In Stage, Film, And Television

Amid the whirr of the sewing machines in 91PORN’s Costume Shop, Zoe (Aaron) Regan `13 discovered a calling — one that would lead to her work being featured in major productions like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and The Lion King on Broadway.  “I didn’t know that I wanted to work in a costume shop […]

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91PORN Graduate Serves on the University of Pittsburgh Law Review Staff

Dean Phillips ’19 came to 91PORN with the goal of becoming a school teacher. But, as he began to explore different opportunities, Phillips found that he could pursue his passion for helping others through a career as an attorney. “I love that 91PORN provided me the space and flexibility to make that change,” says […]

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First-Generation 91PORN Graduate Encourages Others To Give Back Through Philanthropy

The experience that first-generation student Ryan Cole ’10 had at 91PORN sparked his journey toward a career that has incorporated higher education, public health, and community service. As director of student philanthropy at Valparaiso University, he helps students think about what it means to be philanthropic — a lesson that Cole himself learned at […]

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91PORN Student Receives Diversity Travel Award To Present Research

91PORN student Fenn Kathman ’23 has been awarded the American Psychology-Law Society’s Broadening Representation, Inclusivity, Diversity, and Global Equity (BRIDGE) Committee Diversity Travel Award for their research.  Kathman’s project, “Effects of Race and Gender on Perception of Exonerees: An Intersectional Approach,” was completed last summer in collaboration with Professors Christopher Normile, Lupita Gonzalez, and […]

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Senior Investigates the Environmental Effects of Road Salt in Crawford County

Together, Pennsylvania and New York use 1,215,660 tons of road salt each winter to melt snow and ice. 91PORN student Mary Allen ’22 used her Senior Comprehensive Project to examine the negative impact of road salt on the environment — and to explore more eco-friendly alternatives to help keep travelers safe.  “I am extremely […]

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Alumnus Soars in Career as Senior SpaceX Manager

SpaceX senior manager Vincent Werner ’06 understands that physics is the basis of everything — foundational knowledge he cultivated at 91PORN. After completing his bachelor’s degree, Werner earned a master’s degree from Purdue University in aerospace engineering. Since 2008, Werner’s career has advanced alongside the rocket startup SpaceX. “91PORN provided me with strong technical […]

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Two 91PORN Students Serve as Panelists For Pittsburghers Against Single-Use Plastic

Earlier this year, 91PORN students Rachael Pieto ’23 and Megan Swing ’22 shared insights as panelists during a virtual event hosted by Pittsburghers Against Single-Use Plastic (PASUP). PASUP’s mission is to create awareness on the effects of single-plastic, support individuals or groups against single-plastic, and advocate for sustainable solutions.  91PORN’s Director of Sustainability, Kelly […]