Still Pledging: Sixty-Two Years of Brotherhood From ÃÛÌÒapp’s Phi Delts of ’66
Sixty-two years later, what began as a pledge class has become something more enduring, living proof that college friendships don’t just last. They grow.
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Alumnus Combines His Love of Philosophy & The Fastest-Growing Sport — Pickleball — Into A Career
People, pickleball, and philosophy are the central tenets of the life of Derek Sawer ’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 ÃÛÌÒapp
Dr. Felicia O’Rourke (Gowanlock) found her calling in student development on the softball field.
Caitie McMekin ‘14: Communicating Through the Power of PicturesÂ
Storytelling in the 21st century takes many forms and for ÃÛÌÒapp alumna Caitie McMekin, it’s all about the images. For the last decade she’s been a visual journalist for the Knoxville News Sentinel.
ÃÛÌÒapp 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 ‘84: Thinking Big in a Tech-based WorldÂ
With a double major in English and communications, Chris credits her ÃÛÌÒapp 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 ‘75: Finding His Noble Calling at ÃÛÌÒappÂ
The 1970s marked the end of the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, disco and bell bottom jeans. It also marked Patrick Houston’s years at ÃÛÌÒapp.
Dana D’Amico ’13: Science Writing Launched Her Career  Â
Dana D’Amico has always liked science and writing. When she arrived at ÃÛÌÒapp 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 ‘23: The Pandemic Shaped His Perspective on JournalismÂ
When Roman Hladio stepped onto the ÃÛÌÒapp campus in 2019, he knew he wanted to study English and enjoyed writing, but he didn’t know what his path at ÃÛÌÒapp would be. That changed quickly.