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Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Mark Fisher Isn’t Just Keeping Score, He’s Writing the Story of CMU Sports

As director of athletics communications, Mark Fisher’s job is blur of stats, tweets, video streams and postgame recaps. “I love being around athletics,” he said. “It’s in my blood.”
Wednesday, November 05, 2025

Rooted in Service: Mike Danko Is the Heart of CMU’s Veteran and Military Community

Mike Danko spent 26 years as an infantryman in the U.S. Army, taking part in combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since 2008, he’s helped direct programs and services for CMU’s veteran and military community.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025

‘Leap of Faith’ Career Pivot Pays Off for ERM Executive Assistant Nicole Shughart

Three years into a job she never expected, Nicole Shughart is flourishing with the Enterprise Risk Management and Environmental Health and Safety departments.
Wednesday, October 08, 2025

At the Office, Rink and Playing Field, Collaboration is Key for Jamie DePastino

Data Governance Manager Jamie DePastino helps orchestrate a complex network of information at CMU. On nights and weekends, she plays ice hockey and camogie, an Irish stick-and-ball sport.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Jennifer Spirer Turns Culture Shock Into Campus Comfort For CMU-Africa Students

As director of graduate affairs in the College of Engineering, Jennifer Spirer revamped the CMU-Africa Exchange Program. In just two years, her extra effort and personal touch have already made a lasting impact.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Terrence Stanton’s Family Tree Is Rooted in CMU’s Fields and Gardens

The coordinator of events and facilities for the Department of Athletics and Physical Education enjoys being a part of a campus workplace tradition with his father, mother, grandmother, aunts and cousins.
Wednesday, September 03, 2025

It’s Not Easy Being Green, So Debbie Steinberg Simplifies Sustainability

Debbie Steinberg, the green practices and sustainability manager at CMU, takes her message of “do what you can” to students, faculty and staff — aiming to inspire them to make small but meaningful lifestyle changes.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Brian Brown Follows a Path of Purpose From the Hill District to Heinz College

Brian Brown, an administrative and events coordinator for the Block Center, has deep roots as a community organizer. A decade ago, he helped create a celebration to honor one of Pittsburgh’s most celebrated artists.
Wednesday, August 06, 2025

Translating Tech: Alumna Joanna Smiley Shares the AI Story at CMU

CMU alumna Joanna Smiley’s background in journalism and technology made her a perfect fit for a newly created technical writer role in the Machine Learning Department.
AI-SDM Managing Director Norm Gottron Embraces CMU’s ‘Whatever It Takes’ Culture
Wednesday, July 23, 2025

AI-SDM Managing Director Norm Gottron Embraces CMU’s ‘Whatever It Takes’ Culture

AI-SDM managing director Norm Gottron’s wide-ranging to-do list includes everything from crunching numbers and filing reports to organizing a last-minute meeting with a delegation from Turkmenistan.
Sara Gauntner’s Blueprint for CMU’s Rec Programs: ‘More of Everything’
Wednesday, July 09, 2025

Sara Gauntner’s Blueprint for CMU’s Rec Programs: ‘More of Everything’

Associate AD Sara Gauntner always is making bigger and better plans for CMU's athletics and recreation programs.
Tepper School COO Rhonda Fischer Leads By Following Her Father’s Path
Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Tepper School COO Rhonda Fischer Leads By Following Her Father’s Path

Rhonda Fischer, COO of the Tepper School of Business, learned how to lead by watching her father. Recently, she honed her skills by participating in the Leadership Pittsburgh program.
For Alex Habjan, the U.S. Open Tees Up a Lifetime of Memories
Wednesday, June 11, 2025

For Alex Habjan, the U.S. Open Tees Up a Lifetime of Memories

Alex Habjan got up-close exposure to pro golf through his father, Ed Habjan, who spent four years on the PGA of America board of directors.
Brittany Foster Finds Her Niche With Heinz College Wellness Committee
Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Brittany Foster Finds Her Niche With Heinz College Wellness Committee

As chair of the Heinz College Wellness Committee, Brittany Foster is helping her CMU coworkers improve their mental and physical well-being.
For Mustache Champ Adam Causgrove, Fame Is Right Under His Nose
Tuesday, April 15, 2025

For Mustache Champ Adam Causgrove, Fame Is Right Under His Nose

Around the CMU campus, Adam Causgrove is known as the guy with the dog. Around the country, he's the guy with the super 'stache.
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