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Diversity Champion Recognition

  • A photo of student Emma Kuzminsky.
    Emma Kuzminsky
    Student Spotlight – February 2023 Emma Kuzminsky is from a small rural town in Bethany, West Virginia. She chose PTC because of its student success rate and personable professors. My […]
  • A photo of Julie Throckmorton.
    Julie Throckmorton
    Julie Throckmorton has been a fundraiser and grant writer for non-profit and higher educational institutions for the past twenty-three years. She is passionate about connecting people’s visions and hopes for […]
  • A photo of Frank Schurter.
    Frank Schurter
    Frank Schurter has been a Web instructor at PTC for over eighteen years now. He is quite proud of the Web and Software Development programs and the talented students who […]
  • A photo of Lisa Michaux.
    Lisa Michaux
    I began working at PTC (formerly PTI) 23 plus years ago, when my youngest son went into first grade!  I have loved and continue to love every minute of it!  […]
  • A photo of Shawn Fellner.
    Shawn Fellner
    Shawn Fellner Reference Librarian/Grant Writer – Office Assistant Shawn earned a Master of Library and Information Science degree from Kent State University and has worked as a Reference Librarian for […]
  • Mya Proctor
    Student Spotlight – November 2022 Mya Proctor is working on earning her Associates Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology here at PTC. “I’ve always known I wanted to pursue a hands-on […]
  • Shannon Reed
    Student Spotlight – November 2022 Shannon Reed is from a small rural town outside of Oakdale called Burgettstown. She chose PTC because of its affordability. My potential goal after graduation […]
  • Peter Anderson
    Student Spotlight – November 2022 Peter Anderson has lived in Pennsylvania for his entire life, he moved around a few times but never too far from Pittsburgh. When he first […]
  • Department Acknowledgement
    I extend a special thanks to C.J. and John of the housekeeping team for going above and beyond to assist with setting up the gallery for the October 18th DEI […]
  • A photo of Melissa Gnoth.
    Melissa Gnoth
    Words from her colleagues Melissa is a planning expert, detail-oriented and focused. She’s able to tackle any project, large or small.  But Melissa is also a mother.  And, when you […]
  • A photo of Thomas Streiff.
    Thomas Streiff
    Student Spotlight – July 2022 What is your program of study?  My program of study is Information Technology.  Why did you choose PTC?  I chose PTC because it was local. […]
  • A photo of Nathaniel D. West
    Nathaniel D. West
    Student Spotlight – July 2022 What is your program of study?  My program of study is Graphic Design.  Why did you choose PTC? Most of my life, I have mostly been […]
  • A photo of Deborah Malkin.
    Deborah Malkin, BS/CST
    Pittsburgh Technical CollegeSchool of HealthcareSurgical Technology Department During Faculty Development Day, I hosted the What’s in a Name? Understanding and Respecting Preferred Names and Gender Pronouns training. I am thrilled […]
  • Christian Young
    Student Spotlight – May 2022 Christian Young, Multi-Media I chose PTC because it has always been my dream to go here. I remember in my sophomore year of high school […]
  • Dai Aundre Minor
    Student Spotlight – May 2022 Dai Aundre Minor, Multimedia Video Production I chose PTC because I heard of their video production program through a Delaware State English Professor and what […]
  • Julianne Brooks
    Student Spotlight – May 2022 Julianne Brooks, Sciences of Culinary Arts I chose PTC because it’s close to home and I needed to be close to my family. I knew […]
  • Kurtis Matlack
    Kurtis Matlack
    Kurtis Matlack, PTC Alumni (Information Technology – Network Security and Computer Forensics, July 2007, and Medical Coding, April 2011) What does Diversity, Equity and Inclusion mean to you? Diversity is […]
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    Campus Store & Café
    Special thanks to the staff of the Campus Store and the PTC Café (Metz) for feeding the mind, body, and soul…. Both departments remained open in various capacities since the […]
  • Raphael Martinez
    Raphael Martinez
    Student Spotlight – October 2021 Raphael Martinez, HVAC Technology Certificate Program What does Diversity, Equity and Inclusion mean to you? Diversity is having a seat at the table, Inclusion is […]
  • Student Services Department Group Photo
    Student Services Team
    Melissa Gnoth With degrees in Parks and Recreation and Higher Education, Melissa joined PTC in 2000 when she earned the opportunity to establish the college’s first Director of Student Activities. […]
  • Frank Gold
    Frank Gold
    “A ray of sunshine” During the screening phase of the hiring process at PTC, Frank was the first person to greet me at the door and I believe his gregarious […]
  • Mark Bellemare
    Mark Bellemare
    Mark has devoted 20+ years’ as PTC’s Coordinator of Community Service in addition to his responsibilities as a faculty member and Academic Team Leader. Mark is PTC’s “public face” with […]
  • Shane
    Shane McGarvey
    Shane is the founder and long-term advisor to the Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), a group that provides a safe space and welcoming community of support and belonging for all students. GSA […]
  • Amber Headshot
    Amber Monigold
    Amber has dedicated more than 10 years to PTC, working in various positions within the PTC community and now serving as the Communications Center Director. Amber was one of the […]

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