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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!  […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

“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 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 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 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 […]