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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has swept across America in the past months, public health guidelines have brought challenges and, in some cases, opportunities to the Pitt State campus. On Friday, Aug. 19 and Saturday, Aug. 20, student nurses in attendance at the Irene Randsom Bradley School of Nursing gained hands on experience as part of the medical teams …

In these unprecedented times, while the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, all of America is in a struggle to reopen businesses and schools while also maintaining safe environments for people to work and learn in—Pittsburg State University included. Pitt State wants the public to know that it is committed to the health and …

With COVID-19 cases on the rise in the Midwest, according to healthline.com, and Pittsburg State University opening its campuses, a new position has opened at PSU in the Bryant Student Health Center.   Taylor Panczer has assumed the role of COVID-19 Case Manager. Panczer earned a bachelor’s in health science from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, a master’s in public health from Montclair State …

During a student’s time at university, a wide range of activities and involvement in organizations will shape their experience as a student.   Volunteering is an experience that can be very beneficial to students.  Jillian Sinosa, junior in nursing, has volunteered through her sorority, Gamma Alpha Lambda, and as a member of the honor …

Pittsburg is home to many local eating establishments as well as the national food franchises and they all are offering culinary service to Pitt State students this fall.  The Pittsburg community features several kinds of cuisine for students to enjoy. Those who like Italian food will be satisfied by Gusano’s, a pizzeria, …

Courtesy of PSU Marketing and Communication department A project to replace the turf field at Pittsburg State University’s Carnie Smith Stadium will wrap up soon and the stadium will re-open to the public.  The project, which began on June 22, is being funded by Freeman Health System of Joplin, Missouri.  …

Courtesy of PSU Marketing and Communication department   Q. How is one of most heavily trafficked colleges at Pittsburg State University working this summer to ensure students and faculty are able to complete coursework amidst the COVID-19 pandemic when school resumes this fall?    A. Kelce College of Business Dean Paul Grimes began …

Courtesy of PSU Marketing and Communication department   Q. How is one of the most hands-on colleges at Pittsburg State University working this summer to ensure students and faculty are able to complete coursework amidst the COVID-19 pandemic when school resumes this fall?    A. Each week this summer, College of Technology …

Courtesy of PSU Marketing and Communication department  Q. How is the largest college at Pittsburg State University working this summer to ensure students and faculty are able to complete coursework amidst the COVID-19 pandemic when school resumes this fall?    A. College of Arts and Sciences Dean Mary Carol Pomatto says decisions and …

Megan Westhoff has been chosen as the new director of theater at Pittsburg State University, which includes the academic program and the company known as Pitt State Theatre.   “I’m excited and terrified at the same time,” Westhoff said.   Westhoff will now manage season planning and budgeting. She will work with undergraduate and graduate …