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STUDENTS GOING BEYOND:

RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD

AND AFTER GRADUATION 2016-2017

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STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

You don’t want to have a ho-hum college

experience. (We don’t want you to have a

ho-hum experience either.)

So, you’ll have many opportunities to

have an awesome college experience and

go beyond.

You’ll have a chance to conduct research

with your professor. Get great experience

as you intern at a company or organiza-

tion. Travel to another country where you

can study and immerse yourself in that

culture. Then use that experience to get a

great job or admitted into a prestigious

graduate school.

How you can

go beyond

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STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

Several of our students conduct research

with their professors each year. From

summer 2016 to spring 2017, 20 students

conducted research on a variety of topics:

■ Biomass fuels and lubricants

■ Cyberactivism

■ Ethnotourism in Himalayan India

■ Extremophile bacteria

■ Human trafficking

■ Navajo healers

■ Preschool problem solving

■ Sex in advertising

Research

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In his research, Andrew experimented

with various plant compounds to see if

they could reduce or block cancer in

fruit flies.

STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

“Studying biology at Pitt-Bradford

allowed me to explore new depths

of knowledge. I love the research.”

ANDREW McRANDAL

Biology major from Pittsburgh

meet…

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Rosemary spent her summer in the lab,

testing the ability of natural oils such as

cinnamon, cloves and garlic to inhibit the

growth of bacteria on ground chicken and

beef.

STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

“I was so blessed to have amazing

professors who care about their

students’ academic success.”

ROSEMARY NWABUOGU

Biology major from Jefferson Hills, Pa.

meet…

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STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

As a Pitt-Bradford student, the internship

opportunities you’ll have will be as limit-

less as your imagination. From summer

2016 to spring 2017, 102 students served

as interns at many places:

■ Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office in

Pittsburgh

■ Carnegie Science Center

■ Chicago Botanical Garden

■ D.C. Metropolitan Police

■ D.C. United, major league

soccer team

■ Democratic National Convention

■ Erie SeaWolves minor league

baseball team

■ FBI

■ Goldman Sachs

■ Google

■ Harrisburg Senators baseball team

■ Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh

■ Television network BET

■ Walt Disney World

■ Water Reed National Military Medical

Center’s Naval Medical Research Center

■ WSYR-TV News in Syracuse, N.Y.

■ Zippo Manufacturing Co.

Internships

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Lauren interned at the Eldred World War

II Museum where she worked with social

media, wrote press releases and came up

with new ideas to raise funds for and

spread the word about the museum. She

also kept a record of all the donations to

the museum.

STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

“My experience at Pitt-Bradford

has prepared me for the workplace.”

LAUREN BALL

Public relations major from Punxsutawney, Pa.

meet…

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During her internship with the

Conewango Township (Pa.) Police

Department, Katie helped the K9

handler conduct trainings for narcotics

searches and missing persons. She

also learned how to conduct traffic

stops, write reports and patrol.

STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

“My professors have lived our

future careers, and they share their

experiences. I’ve learned so much

from them.”

KATIE DONOVAN

Criminal justice major

from Warren, Pa.

meet…

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Brianna interned at The Grandview of

Ellington, N.Y., a popular wedding venue,

where she gave tours to prospective

clients, met with brides-to-be, learned

about the wedding industry, and followed

up with couples after their big day.

STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

“Pitt-Bradford’s culture is unique

because each and every student

gets quality attention from their

professors.”

BRIANNA KLOSS

Hospitality management major

from Bradford, Pa.

meet…

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Tori was an intern with the Kane Area

School District’s athletic director to

learn all of the minute details that go

into successfully planning and executing

the sporting events at the high school.

STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

“I can’t believe I go to such a well-

renowned school and still receive

personal help from all my professors,

who actually care about helping you

to succeed.”

TORI LARK

Health and physical education

major from Valencia, Pa.

meet…

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Dahmir is passionate about sports,

especially football. His internship with

the Big 30 All-Star Charities Classic in

Bradford gave him the opportunity to

focus on that passion and help others in

need, which he said was a great thing.

“The professors are really helpful,

and they care about each student.

My internship at the Big 30 was

amazing.”

DAHMIR NOEL

Sport and recreation management

major from Philadelphia

meet…

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Leonard interned with the Lower

Makefield Township (Pa.) Police Depart-

ment. He rode along with police officers

as they patrolled, stopped cars for traffic

citations and responded to emergency

calls. He also helped to set up and run

DARE graduations and log evidence.

STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

“My majors are amazing because we

have professors who have real-life

experience who help us grow.”

LEONARD PELL

Double major in criminal justice

and broadcast communications

from Newtown, Pa.

meet…

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Miranda was an intern at Bradford

Regional Medical Center’s Upbeat

Program. She evaluated patients —

including Professor Marvin Thomas —

and helped to develop exercise programs

for them. She also built good relationships

with patients, important in a clinical

setting.

STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

“It’s great to have a world-class

education in my backyard.”

MIRANDA RUFFNER

Exercise science major

from Smethport, Pa.

meet…

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Austin was the “Voice of the Olean Oilers”

during his summer internship. He also

worked in the radio booth, providing the

play-by-play as well as describing the

behind-the-scenes action.

STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

“I love the environment of

Pitt-Bradford the most, especially

the students and faculty. I love how

everyone is willing to do anything

to help people succeed.”

AUSTIN STEPHENS

Broadcast communications

major from Olean, N.Y.

meet…

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Sawyer interned at the Pinehurst Golf

Club in Westfield, N.Y., where he learned a

little bit of everything, from mowing the

fairway to changing golf club grips.

STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

“I have had an amazing academic

experience. I like the smaller campus

as I feel I get more interaction with

my peers and professors.”

SAWYER TESSMER

Sport and recreation management

major from Ripley, N.Y.

meet…

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Nnedimma interned at Google — yes,

that Google — at its headquarters in

California. She helped employees with

their corporate devices, from internet

connectivity issues to retrieving

information.

STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

“I wouldn’t be where I am now

if it weren’t for the help of my

professors.”

NNEDIMMA UGOCHUKWU

Computer information systems

and technology major from

Washington, D.C.

meet…

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Troi was a communications intern at

the Democratic National Convention.

Troi helped to schedule national media

interviews for the convention surrogates,

delegates and super delegates. She also

rubbed elbows with the likes of Sen. Cory

Booker of New Jersey and CNN journalist

Wolf Blitzer.

STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

“I can’t really put into words how

amazing this experience was. My

experience at Pitt-Bradford has

been something very special.”

TROI WILLIAMS

Public relations major

from Bala Cynwyd, Pa.

meet…

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STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

Or, you can really go beyond — beyond

the boundaries of the United States —

and study in another country. Many of our

students do each year. From summer

2016 to spring 2017, 53 students studied

in many different countries:

■ Austria

■ Cuba

■ Denmark

■ Ecuador

■ Germany

■ Italy

■ Japan

■ Jordan

■ Spain

■ Tanzania

■ Thailand

■ The Netherlands

Study abroad

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Selena spent two months of her summer

in Cuba at the University of Havana, where

she studied Afro-Cuban history, culture

and cinema. She also researched the

concept of and perception of race in Cuba

by living with and talking to residents of

the island nation.

STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

SELENA BENITEZ-CUFFEE

meet…

“The two months I spent in Cuba

were a dream come true.”

Triple major in business management,

international affairs and history/political

science from Columbia, Md.

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While in Ecuador, Everett studied the

native plants and wildlife. Additionally,

he learned the importance of ecotourism,

which is of vital importance to the country.

STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

“I love the outdoors, and Pitt-Bradford

is in the perfect location.”

EVERETT CHRONOWSKI

Biology major from White Oak, Pa.

meet…

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Kristina studied comparative health care

in Austria by visiting hospitals, nursing

homes, homeless shelters and centers for

children with disabilities.

STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

“I love the professors in my major

who are always so helpful.”

KRISTINA FAUPEL

Exercise science major from West Mifflin, Pa.

meet…

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As a criminal justice major, Alexis was

eager to learn about the sex trade in

Denmark and the Netherlands. She met

with former sex workers and talked with

representatives from organizations that

advocate for workers’ rights.

STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

“I would not be who I am

today without my experience at

Pitt-Bradford. I will be forever

grateful for what I learned while

abroad, academically and personally.”

ALEXIS FIELD

Criminal justice major from Elmira, N.Y.

meet…

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Akiré wanted to study a community

she was unfamiliar with so she chose

Southeast Asia. While in Thailand, she

studied refugees and human rights,

which has inspired her to pursue a career

that will enable her to help exploited

communities.

“The people of Pitt-Bradford have

challenged me and pushed me to be

my best, and for that I’m so grateful.”

AKIRÉ HOOTS

Sociology major from Columbia, S.C.

meet…

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Kyle spent three weeks of his summer

at Heilbronn University in Germany, where

he studied European management and

marketing. He also went on several

excursions so he could immerse himself in

the culture.

STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

“Pitt-Bradford has grown to

be my home away from home.”

KYLE JACKSON

Economics major from Philadelphia

meet…

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Elizabeth was in the Caribbean during

the summer, not vacationing but learning

about the coral reef and performing

research on the island of Bonaire. She

also explored the island high and low —

scuba diving and climbing Bonaire’s

highest point.

STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

“I wouldn’t want to go anywhere

else but Pitt-Bradford.”

ELIZABETH PRAGER

Double major in biology and

engineering science from Leechburg, Pa.

meet…

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Sierra studied the judicial system in

Ireland. Seeing how justice is meted

out in Ireland made her think differently

about the judicial system in the United

States.

STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

“I love being in classes with

professors who care about

your success.”

SIERRA ROSE

Criminal justice major from Cuba, N.Y.

meet…

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STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

Not only will these experiences enrich

your college life, they’ll also give you an

advantage when you graduate, helping

you to get a great job or admission into a

prestigious graduate school.

After graduation

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Karen said Pitt-Bradford prepared her

for the “real world” by providing many

opportunities for her to take part in,

which helped her grow as a person.

She’s now pursuing a master’s degree

at Grand Canyon University.

STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

KAREN CLOW

Earned a bachelor’s degree

in sociology in 2017

meet…

“My experience at Pitt-Bradford was

excellent. All of my professors were

very helpful and approachable.”

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William didn’t have to worry about

finding a job after graduation because he

already had one. While he was a student,

he interned with the Bradford Area School

District, providing computer-related and

technical support for students, teachers

and staff. He did so well that the district

officials wanted to keep him, so William

worked full time while finishing his degree

and is still working there now.

STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

“I had outstanding professors

in my major who were always

accessible.”

WILLIAM DONG

Earned a bachelor’s degree in

computer information systems

and technology in 2017

meet…

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While a student, Evan was a basketball

star. Now he’s taking his talent on the

court to Marymount University where

he’s a graduate assistant men’s basketball

coach pursuing a master’s degree in

curriculum and instruction.

STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

“The education at Pitt-Bradford

was top-notch. It prepared me

for graduate school perfectly.”

EVAN GREENING

Earned bachelor’s

degrees in history/political

science and social studies

education in 2017

meet…

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Zach is an emergency room nurse at

UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh. He credits

his nursing professors with helping him

get there.

STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

“The intense nursing program

and helpful staff in the nursing

department definitely made me

the nurse I am today.”

ZACHARY HADFIELD

Earned a bachelor’s

degree in nursing in 2017

meet…

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Evelynn said she was able to hone her

writing and communication skills as an

undergraduate student, which will help

her succeed while she pursues a graduate

degree at Vermont Law School.

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“The small classes at Pitt-Bradford

are amazing. You really get to know

your professors.”

EVELYNN MAZE

Earned a bachelor’s degree in

environmental studies in 2017

meet…

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As a student, Ryan got first-hand clinical

experience with several sports teams on

campus and at local high schools and

toured the facilities for the Buffalo Bills,

Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates.

All of that experience will help him as he

attends New York Chiropractic College.

STUDENTS GOING BEYOND: RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS, STUDY ABROAD AND AFTER GRADUATION

“I had a great experience at

Pitt-Bradford, which really helped

me set up my future and guide my

path for it.”

RYAN PFEIFER

Earned a bachelor’s degree

in athletic training in 2017

meet…