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From Class to Top Conference Award: Pitt Sports Science Alumna Desiree George

September 29, 2025 | 7 min read

She not only gained confidence and experience being a sports and conditioning coach, but also in presenting research, which earned her the top award at the National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference in July.

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Student Feature

Dietitian Nutritionist Program Sports Nutrition Specialty Experience: Mia Huber 

September 24, 2025 | 7 min read

Mia Huber shares her experience in the Sports Nutrition specialty rotation within the Dietitian Nutritionist program at SHRS.

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Student Feature

Dietitian Nutritionist Program Sports Nutrition Specialty Experience: Nick Sage 

September 15, 2025 | 6 min read

Nick Sage shares his experience in the Sports Nutrition specialty rotation within the Dietitian Nutritionist program after completing two degrees at SHRS.

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Program FeatureStudent Feature

Welcome to Pitt, Future Doctors of Chiropractic!

September 10, 2025 | 5 min read

The recap of all the activities our first Doctor of Chiropractic students participated in at their first weeks at Pitt!

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Q+AStudent Feature

Dietitian Nutritionist Program Sports Nutrition Specialty Experience: Nicole Chiu 

September 8, 2025 | 5 min read

Nicole Chiu shares her experience in the Sports Nutrition specialty rotation within the Dietitian Nutritionist program at SHRS.

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Department FeatureStudent Feature

2025 Awardees: Nancy L. Oyler Student Award in Counseling

August 25, 2025 | 4 min read

Congratulations to the five Counseling students who received this scholarship award that supports and encourages graduate-level training and clinical excellence in rehabilitation counseling. 

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Student Feature

A Passion for Emergency Medicine and a Drive to Help Others

August 7, 2025 | 6 min read

When Emma Thomas (EM '25) discovered the Pitt Emergency Medicine program, she found a passion that is setting her path for a successful career in medicine and helping others.

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Student Feature

How Melanie Blassingame Charted Her Own Inspiring Path to a Doctor of Occupational Therapy

June 16, 2025 | 2 min read

Blassingame was recently selected to share her story at a virtual story telling event, “The Turning Point,” during the SHRS Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week. 

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Student Feature

Finding Home and Purpose: My Journey Through Pitt OT

June 9, 2025 | 4 min read

Amanda Gorsky (OTD '25) reflects on her journey through the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program upon her graduation this year.

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Student Feature

2025 Spring Dean’s List

May 27, 2025 | 1 min read

These students completed 12+ credits and achieved a GPA of 3.500 or higher for the term and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.000. Approximately 81% of our undergraduates were on the Dean’s List!