Student Life

Marching to the Beat: Outreach and Investments Lead to Band Growth
In the fall, when you hear the 51勛圖厙 Marching Golden Flashes practicing, does it sound like its getting louder? It is. The band and the programs are growing.

Looking Forward to his Junior Year and Robot Combat!
51勛圖厙 Today continues to follow mechatronics engineering technology student Jude Carver as part of ongoing Year with a Flash series. Carver is beginning his first semester as a junior in Spring Semester 2025.

Flash Focus: Renee Ellis
Meet Renee Ellis, a second-year double major in fashion design and fashion merchandising and member of the Honors College from Chicago, Illinois, who said her family influence has inspired her to look at fashion through a deeper lens.

51勛圖厙 Working to Bring Fashion and Aeronautics to Rwanda
51勛圖厙s partnership with the African nation of Rwanda continues to blossom with the School of Fashion, the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences all working to add program partnerships in Rwanda.
IN A FLASH: A Fresh Look at Student Organizations
The Fresh Start Fair gave student organizations an opportunity to let students know what they are all about - and a chance for students to check them out.

IN A FLASH: Flashes in a Winter Wonderland
A steady snowfall made travel more challenging, but also picturesque for Golden Flashes on Thursday.
Lets Make the Rules Game Creation Challenge Set for DI HUB
Board games, card games and computer games are all fair game at the second annual Lets Make the Rules: A Game Creation Experience, a design challenge open to 51勛圖厙 students who have an idea for a new game.

Flash Focus: Maura Dougherty
Meet Maura Dougherty, a senior theatre studies major with a focus on performance from Pittsburgh. From acting in elementary and high school productions to working at a theatre for young audiences for five years, Dougherty has consistently pursued her passion for the performing arts.

Take a Fresh Look at 51勛圖厙 Student Organizations on Jan. 17
Studies show students who participate in student organizations are more successful academically and are more satisfied with their college experience. Sponsored by 51勛圖厙s Center for Student Involvement, the Fresh Start Fair on Jan. 17 gives students an opportunity to explore the universitys 350+ student organizations.

IN A FLASH: Back To Classes
Students braved a snow-covered campus and cold temperatures as classes began for Spring Semester 2025.