Practical, Real-World Experiences
Practical, Real-World Experiences
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Pitt-Johnstown nursing students learn by doing.
Pitt-Johnstown nursing students learn by doing.
UPJ visual communication students visit Flight 93 National Memorial to learn now visual design can powerfully communicate memory, heroism, and national significance.
Students studying Visual Communication at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown recently visited the Flight 93 National Memorial to explore the power of design and symbolism in storytelling. Led by Dr. Diane Nicodemus, students used a semiotic approach to analyze the architectural elements of the memorial, uncovering how visual features convey the story of Flight 93 and its heroic passengers during the tragic events of 9/11.
During the visit, students also had the opportunity to hear from Courtney Claycomb, a former Humanities major at UPJ and now the Communication and Special Events Coordinator for Friends of Flight 93. Claycomb gave a presentation about her role at the memorial and discussed her work on the memorial’s outreach efforts, including the educational poster displayed behind the students in the group photo.
The trip provided students with a meaningful, real-world application of their coursework, showing how visual design can powerfully communicate memory, heroism, and national significance.
Diane Nicodemus, PhD
Associate Professor
The 2025 Business Forum, hosted by The Business Club, welcomed back alumni Matt Slezak (2009), Christine Timura (2007), and Madi Walker (2024). They shared valuable information about life after college, corporate life, internships, networking, and graduate school.
At the 2025 Pennsylvania Geographical Society Annual Meeting held Mount Aloysius College on Friday November 7, Environmental Studies Associate Professor, Dr. Mitzy Schaney's students took 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the student research poster contest. Adelynn York took 1st prize with her senior research poster titled "Exposure to Potassium Hydroxide-Based Graffiti Removers in Carnivorous Plant Bogs of Wester PA.," Caitlyn Alexander took 2nd prize with her senior research poster titled "Coastal Geomorphic Assessment in Schinias National Park Athens, Greece", and Lyra Mingin took 3rd prize with her senior research poster titled "River Network Degradation Analysis: Saxis, VA."
Assistant Professor, Skip Glenn works with students in the Idea Lab on Entrepreneurship Projects.
Criminal Justice majors visit Moundsville Prison
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