‘Education is foundational’: Why college is important, according to students

By Ella Pochron, Staff Writer  • November 21, 2025

In 2025, unemployment rates for college graduates are rising. At the same time, AI is  eliminating some entry level positions in the workforce, and the cost of tuition is increasing. Despite this adversity, Pitt students shared why they decided to pursue a bachelor’s degree and what they hope to gain from their time at Pitt.

Column | Why my experience at the Career Center should inspire you to give it a try

By Faith Richardson, Senior Staff Writer • September 26, 2025

I’m a communications major, but I have no idea what career I actually want to go into. I’m exaggerating a bit here — I know that I enjoy writing and working with people face to face. But the communications...

‘Dress for Success: Closet to Career’ alleviates the stress of building a professional wardrobe

By Mollie Young, Staff Writer • March 28, 2025

As the end of the spring semester rapidly approaches, many Pitt students find themselves in the throes of final presentations, interviews and networking events. While casual attire like sweats and athleisure...

Notes From an Average Girl | New job same me

By Madeline Milchman, Staff Writer • February 22, 2025

In this edition of Notes From an Average Girl, senior staff writer Madeline Milchman writes about exploring her career at a nonprofit.

Opinion | Unpaid internships will never be fair

By Jameson Keebler, Senior Staff Columnist • May 24, 2024

My internship ended up taking over my semester at some point. I expected that would happen and could manage it, but without the financial support I receive from my family, I don’t see how that would have been possible.

Opinion | Athletes are under too much pressure

By Jameson Keebler, Senior Staff Columnist • March 4, 2024

When athletes get injured, the conversations online always revolve around the ways that they are hurting the team instead of their recovery. There isn’t care put towards the fact that they are real people who feel pain like everyone else. 

Opinion | You don’t need a career straight out of college

By Juliana Morello, Staff Columnist • January 31, 2023

When I was younger, I thought college would be the time in my life when I got all my life experience in and figured out who I am and what I want. It is, to some degree, and I’m happy to say that I'm a little bit closer to figuring it all out, but I’m not fully there yet. Well, I’m here to tell you that that’s okay.

Opinion | Entry-level jobs don’t exist anymore

By Kelly Xiong, Staff Columnist • January 31, 2023

If you’re frantically scrolling through LinkedIn, Handshake or Indeed looking for jobs and internships like me, you probably noticed that the standard for entry-level positions has risen exponentially. The idea of entry-level jobs is practically disappearing before our eyes.

Student-run podcast ‘Pitt in Hollywood’ showcases success stories from Pitt alumni

By Jacob Mraz, Staff Writer • November 3, 2022

2002 Pitt graduate John Paul Horstmann talks about his arrival in LA, founding University of Pittsburgh Television and the importance of networking in the first episode of Ben Asciutto’s podcast, “Pitt in Hollywood.”

Opinion | We can preserve our personal passions even if they’re our job

By Julia Kreutzer, Senior Staff Columnist • May 18, 2021

Finding work-life balance when both your professional and personal life are consumed by the same activity is incredibly challenging, but not impossible.