Kecia Bal, class of '04, co-authored The Dolls with James Patterson after having completed his MasterClass course.
There are many success stories about Pitt-Johnstown graduates. These stories are as varied and unique as the individuals. Each story has a common thread: the success story began with a Pitt-Johnstown education.
We welcome additions to this ever-expanding list. Please send suggestions about alumni success, and their information, to upjweb@pitt.edu.
- Bohan Qu ('18): Double-Major, Early Graduate Pursuing Advanced Degree
- Carrie Albright ('18): Marketing Graduate Lands 'Dream Job' with NFL, NBA Teams
- Addi Watters ('15): Nursing Grad Now Works in NYC Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
- Stefan Giconi ('14): Software Engineer Draws From Vast Pitt-Johnstown Resources
- Luke Trotz ('14): Maximizing the Pitt-Johnstown Experience
- Nick Novak ('13): Record-Setting Basketball Player Now a Pro in Portugal
- Matt Ziance ('13): His Pitt-Johnstown Experiences Led To A Dream Job
- Gatumi Aliyu ('13): From Nigeria to Pitt-Johnstown to med school
- Luke Shumaker ('12): A Man With a Plan
- Lisa Slippy ('12): Educator With a Passion for World Cultures
- Kaleb Fleck ('12): Major (League) Aspirations
- Tom Getty ('10): Campus is Muse for Filmmaker/Author
- Heather Muir ('06): Taking a Bite of the Big Apple's Magazine Industry
- Matt Sernell ('06): Business Owner, Borough Council President, and Devoted Alumnus
- Ryan Leckey ('05): TV Personality is 'The Leckenator' At Large
- Matthew Mazonkey ('05): Mr. Mazonkey Goes to Washington
- Kecia Bal ('04): Pitt-Johnstown Was First Chapter for Reporter/Author
- Michael Farkas ('02): Researcher and 2002 Biology Grad is an Emerging Vision Scientist
- Jamie Bodenlos ('98): Associate Professor Influenced As Pitt-Johnstown Undergrad
- Jaunine Fouché ('93): Recipient of Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching
- Jerry Vitale ('93): Motivational Speaker's Motto is Happy Days, Always
- Justine Dale ('87): Career Educational Administrator Lauds Pitt-Johnstown's Support
- Rob DeMichiei ('87): Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of UPMC
- Trina Vargo ('85): Founder and President of the US-Ireland Alliance
- Monty Hoffman ('83): Business Developer Reshaping Washington, D.C.
- Jonna Contacos-Sawyer ('83): The Business of Improving Business
- Mike Mastovich ('82): Media Mainstay
- Sean Isgan ('82): Engineer's Company Had Major Role in Miner Miracle
- Dr. Ernie Mantini ('79): Dentist and Volunteer Who Leads Mountain Cat Tournament
- Rich Ragan ('78): Athlete/Engineer/Champion of Philanthropy Leaves Indelible Mark
- James Fallon ('77): Legacy Laureate
- Thomas Kurtz ('77): Medical Institute President and CEO
- George Hancock ('75): Longtime Employee, Dedicated Runner Now a Published Author
- Daniel Perkins ('74): From Modest Origin to CEO and Non-Profit Founder
- Richard A. Bross ('73): Retired Hormel Executive and Noted Philanthropist
- Tim Kazurinsky ('71): From UPJ to SNL to Police Academy to Wicked
- Dr. Kathleen George ('63): Fiction, She Wrote
- Donato Zucco ('59): Distinguished Career as Executive, School Superintendent, and Mayor
- William Mallinson ('55): Alumnus Facilitates Education Through Scholarship Opportunities
- George D. Zamias ('53): Real Estate Developer and 2015 Distinguished Alumnus Awardee
- Frances Hesselbein ('36): Pitt Establishes Leadership Forum In Her Name