The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Glen Edwards poses for a portrait in his office.

Glen Edward: The Man behind Welcome Week

By Emily O, Senior Staff Writer • May 2, 2025
Glen Edward, the program coordinator for Pitt Student Affairs, strives every day to foster an environment of belonging and comfortability.
Mark Collins poses for a portrait.

Mark Collins: the practical and empathetic “poet of life experience”

By Jake Vasilias, Staff Writer • May 2, 2025
Mark Collins lives a life of service, helping students and peers navigate life with empathy and guidance.
Charissa Coleman poses for a portrait in the Fitzgerald Field House.

How Charissa Coleman made Pitt a “Volleyball School”

By Alex Porter, Senior Staff Writer • May 2, 2025
Charissa Coleman leads Pitt Volleyball's media presence with maturity, humor, competitiveness and unabashed love of the sport.
Michael Meyer poses for a portrait.

Michael Meyer: The art of educating future writers

By Julianna Steach, Staff Columnist • May 2, 2025
Michael Meyer leads his English students to be the best versions of themselves day in and day out.
Mike Dolinger poses for a portrait.

Mike Dolinger: the impactful advisor behind Pitt Dance Marathon

By Linda Li, Staff Writer • May 2, 2025
As Pitt Dance Marathon (PDM) celebrates its 10th anniversary, Mike Dolinger, the organization’s longest standing and lead advisor, has been involved for over six years guiding the largest student-run group at Pitt. Under his leadership, the PDM has raised over $30,000 annually for the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Therese Pitman poses for a portrait.

Therese Pitman: Giving back to Pitt’s student-athletes with equality  

By Madeline Ward, Staff Writer • April 25, 2025
Pitman is Pitt’s Director of Student Athlete Development where she helps student-athletes navigate their career paths while also advocating for inclusivity, gender equality and LGBTQIA+ representation in sports.
Stephen Lund poses for a portrait.

Stephen Lund: More than an adviser

By Sage Rosenfeld, Senior Staff Writer • April 21, 2025

Stephen Lund knows that students are more than just a number on a screen or a cumulative GPA. For Lund, advising is about more than just academics — it is a holistic experience.  “You’re that...

Marquan Pope poses for a portrait.

Marquan Pope: The ultimate shark

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor • April 16, 2025

One of the most remarkable things about sharks is that an injury doesn’t deter them. A shark can have its dorsal fin torn like a piece of paper and completely heal within months. A shark never stops...

EJ Borghetti poses for a portrait.

E.J. Borghetti: Humbly helping Pitt athletics find its voice

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer • April 14, 2025

“Here’s how to fight: You fight until they kill you, until they kill you and stop your heart, and then you let them carry you out of the room. But you fight until they carry,” Peggy Noonan, a columnist...

Brock Bahler poses for a portrait.

Brock Bahler: From having the answers to asking the questions

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025

In the eighth grade, thinking that he was following God’s wishes, Brock Bahler wanted to be a pastor. He led a high school Bible study for four years, memorized entire books of the Bible and later ended...

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