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Alumni Spotlight: Nichole Weinman '24

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Nichole Weinman attended Pitt-Greensburg from which she graduated in 2024 with a BS in criminal justice and a minor in psychology.

What brought you to Pitt-Greensburg?
I decided to attend Pitt-Greensburg because of its close-knit community. I have family and friends who graduated from Pitt and always heard good things about their experiences!

Were you a commuter or a resident? Commuter

What activities were you involved with as a student?
As a student, I was the public relations executive for the Criminal Justice Club & Psych State of Mind. I was also a general club member of Habitat for Humanity. Some of my favorite experiences came from my time serving as a commuter mentor! I really enjoyed meeting incoming students and sharing all the wonderful things about our campus, I also participated on the Relay for Life planning committee for a couple of years.

Did you have a favorite professor, staff member, coach, or mentor that really impacted your life?
My favorite professor would have to be Dr. Tim Holler. Dr. Holler was the one who initially inspired me to get involved in extracurricular activities such as the Criminal Justice Club. If it weren’t for him pushing me to join, I wouldn’t have met some of my best friends or have had so many unforgettable memories with my fellow students.

Of all the classes you took, what is the one class that most impacted you or was your favorite? Why?
One of the classes that impacted me the most was definitely Dr. Swope’s Issues of Sexual Assault and Rape class. Dr. Swope created a very safe and welcoming environment while she encouraged class discussion and participation. We had hands-on projects that left a real impact on the campus community. For Sexual Assault Awareness Month, she assigned us a project where we researched an aspect of sexual assault and created an interactive project to be displayed on campus to help educate and uplift students. This project stuck with me because of the real-world impact we were able to see because of the education we received. We were able to help people in more ways than one.

What do you remember most vividly from your time at Pitt-Greensburg?
I remember the Habitat for Humanity Spring Break challenges most vividly during my time as a student at Pitt-Greensburg. Those weeks were some of the best times of my life. I stepped outside of my comfort zone and created friendships that will last a lifetime all while making a difference in the community.

What have you been up to since graduation? 
Since graduation, I got a job at the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Officer in their Forensics Laboratory, where I am employed as a Forensic Evidence Specialist.

How did your experiences and education at Pitt-Greensburg prepare you for life after college?
I was able to draw on my experiences and education during my time as a student here at Pitt-Greensburg in order to gain the qualification for my current role as well as impress my boss in my interview.

As an alum, how do you support Pitt-Greensburg?
As an alumna, I support Pitt-Greensburg by donating to fundraisers sponsored by the University clubs. This is also my first year serving on the Board of Directors for the Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association!

What advice do you have for your fellow Bobcats?
My advice for fellow Bobcats would be to get involved as much as you can! Join clubs, attend events, join a study club, and talk to your professors! Network with your fellow students, you may never know who you may end up working with or for someday!

For fun:
What is the last book you read? The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

List 3-5 fun facts about yourself that most people probably wouldn’t know.

  1. I love to try new restaurants! Food is my love language.
  2. I’m a Gemini (the good kind)!
  3. My favorite movie series is Twilight!