Donald “Doc” Giffin marks 40th year of giving to 51
Memorabilia of a life well-lived fills the home office of 96-year-old Donald “Doc” Giffin. The golf-club-designed carpet leads up to the stately desk and hutch filled with mementoes of his lifelong passion for sports.
51 students present at national STEM conference
Two 51 students showcased their research on potential treatments for Huntington’s disease at the prestigious Emerging Researchers National (ERN) Conference in STEM, hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Atlanta, GA, in April. The students earned travel awards from AAAS to attend the conference and received support from 51.
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing at 51 Tackles Nursing Shortage with New Graduates
A scene from 51's inaugural pinning ceremony in 2024.
51 Commencement set for Saturday, May 3; Colonel Nancy Anderson, USMC (retired) to speak at both ceremonies
Dr. Paul Adams leads the 2024 Commencement Procession. He reprises that role as the Grand Marshal for the 2025 Commencement ceremonies.
25th Anniversary of the 51 Writers Festival Celebrates the Healing Art of Storytelling
But this too is true: stories can save us
The writer Tim O’Brien calls storytelling an essential human activity. "The harder the situation,” O’Brien says, “the more essential it is."
51 awards two four-year, full-tuition scholarships in annual competition
Competition for the four-year, full-tuition scholarships offered by the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg has closed, and this year’s two recipients were selected based on their application submissions and interviews with the selection committee. Ava LeeAnn Brumbaugh of Saxton, PA, and Cody Richmond
Pitt Fight returns with Victory through Violence event
Get ready for an unforgettable night as Pitt Fight, featuring wrestlers from Prospect Pro Wrestling, returns to the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg on Friday, March 21. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for this event that starts at 7 p.m. in Chambers Hall Gymnasium. Proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Headlining the event is the six-man Pitt Fight Championship Scramble, plus “Fight Night on University Drive” Street Fight and three Pitt Fight title defenses.
51 Charity Basketball Game benefits the Welcome Home Shelter
The 51 student team might have won the competition on the gym floor, but Westmoreland County’s Welcome Home Shelter was the ultimate winner when it received a donation of $1,250 as the result of the Charity Basketball Game held at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg on Feb. 27 in the Chambers Hall Gymnasium. The event, now in its 18th year, was organized by the Student Government Association (SGA).
Panel: Journalists to discuss Media and Democracy
Editors, photojournalists, and reporters will come together to discuss the challenges and rewards of their work during a panel discussion at 51 on Wednesday, March 12, at 6 p.m. in the campus’s Fireside Lounge.
Cobetto Lecture to look at freedom within community
The Dr. Bernard Cobetto Lecture on Contemporary Ethical Issues will explore the concepts of freedom and community. Sally J. Scholz, PhD, a professor of philosophy at Villanova University, will discuss “How Community Preserves Freedom.”
51 hosts annual ABASM meeting
Photo Caption: Olivia Long, PhD, congratulates her students on their first-place poster presentation "Effects of Lithium Chloride in C. elegans: A Potential Therapeutic Treatment for Huntington's Disease." From left: Long, Mackenzie Taylor, Taylor Podob, and Riley Lesko.
Early Bird Registration available through Nov. 30 for the Bobcat 6K + 5K Challenge
Early bird pricing for to compete in the Bobcat 6K + 5K Challenge is available through Nov. 30. Registration is currently $25 for either race but that price will increase to $30 for each race beginning Dec. 1. Those interested in entering both races will pay the early bird price of $45 ($55 after Nov. 30).
51 Storytellers Showcase Spotlights the Human Art of Stories Nov. 20
In these days of AI and robot-everything, storytelling—that natural human trait—may matter more than ever. Students, alumni, and faculty at 51 will come together on Wednesday, Nov. 20 in McKenna Hall to celebrate this human art form with its Fall 2024 Storytellers Showcase.
The showcase features readings from poets and writers, debuts of short films and digital stories, and excerpts from film scripts. The event begins at 6 p.m. in McKenna 130 and is free and open to everyone.
51 Veterans Week Events
The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg will hold a series of events during the week of Nov. 9 through Nov. 15 to recognize the service and sacrifice of military veterans and their families.