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Student, Margaret Palko
Like most students at Pitt, Margaret gets involved all over campus whether she's helping students connect as a resident assistant or preparing for her future in Information Sciences.
Professor, Sanjeev Shroff
As an accomplished researcher and distinguished professor, Sangeev believes the best way for students to learn is to be in partnership with their Pitt faculty.
Alumna: Brooke Rupert - A&S '02
As a federal public defender, Brooke felt Pitt was the perfect place to prepare her for law school, and her internships during her undergraduate studies helped shape her future.
Alumna Lauren Faulk - A&S ’07
Lauren is now an Anesthesia Critical Care Fellow at the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor, MI.
Faculty Commander Shawn Ellies
Shawn Ellies is the Integrated Security Director and Commander for the Pitt Police. He teaches courses for the Administrative Justice program in the College of General Studies. Before joining the Pitt Police in 1997, Commander Ellies served in the United States Army for 23 years.
Student Chase Diehl
Chase is more than a numbers guy, and he wanted his college career to reflect that. Pitt’s 500+ student organizations give him the freedom to pursue all of his interests, and it was the biggest thing that stood out to him when making his college decision.