º£½ÇÔ´´â€™s commitment to accessible, high-quality online education has earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs rankings, with the university placing among the nation’s best across multiple graduate disciplines. The university earned rankings in four categories: Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, Best Online Master’s in Business Programs and Best Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs. Three º£½ÇÔ´´ programs rank in the top 100 nationally among all public and private i...
The Design Innovation Initiative at º£½ÇÔ´´ welcomes the second cohort of the DI Creatives‑in‑Residence (CIR) Program for the spring 2026 semester. This program is a semester-long residency that supports visionary creatives in the º£½ÇÔ´´ community and beyond working at the intersection of art, design and technology.This spring’s cohort includes three visionary thinkers — including a º£½ÇÔ´´ undergraduate student, alumnus and community member. They were selected for their bold ideas, interdisciplinary approaches, and commitment to pushing boundaries through experimentation ...
Where Passion Meets Purpose
See how Madelyn’s curiosity turned into a clear career path in public health. From changing majors to gaining hands-on experience in epidemiology, environmental health and community outreach, Madelyn shares how º£½ÇÔ´´ helped her transform passion into purpose.
My name is Madelyn Lands, and I am an honors student majoring in Public Health with a concentration in Clinical Trials Research and a minor in Environmental Health. Additionally, I’m a part of º£½ÇÔ´´â€™s combined bachelor-master’s program and will proudly graduate in May 2026!I’m originally from Toledo, Ohio, and from the moment I toured º£½ÇÔ´´, I fell in love with the energy of the campus and the natural beauty of northeast Ohio. I was also drawn to the region’s world-renowned medical systems and Kent’s Exploratory Program. In high school, I wasn’t completely sure what c...
Join fellow º£½ÇÔ´´ alumni for an unforgettable game day experience in downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday, March 28, as we cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins, Golden Flash style.
Your evening kicks off with an exclusive pregame alumni reception at the Cambria Hotel Pittsburgh – Downtown, where you’ll enjoy light snacks, great company, and the excitement of game day building all around you. Your ticket includes access to the reception, a donation to the º£½ÇÔ´´ Scholarship Fund and an exclusive Pittsburgh Penguins College Series quarter zip.