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Penn State Greater Allegheny Alumni Society representative Denise Kubli (center), presented Alumni Society awards to Zainab Saleem (left) and Aayushi Gandhi during the 38th Honors Convocation.

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GA_EPIC Awards

Students proudly display their certificates at the BeGreater and EPIC Awards Ceremony.  The event honored their academic excellence and contributions to the campus community.

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Gino Penascino (l) and Brooke Beisler (r) pose with Penn State Greater Allegheny Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer Megan Nagel following the 38th Honors Convocation.  Penascino and Beisler received The President Sparks Award.

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Greater Allegheny recognizes student and employee achievements

Penn State Greater Allegheny was in full celebration mode throughout the month of April, as it hosted annual events including Honors Convocation, the BeGreater and the Empowering Purpose through Individual and Cultural-Awareness Awards Ceremony, and the Spring 2024 Rising Scholars Luncheon.
Josiah Gilliam

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Josiah serves as the Executive Director for PUMP. Previously, he served as Special Initiatives Coordinator in the Mayor’s Office for Mayor Ed Gainey and as the My Brother’s Keeper Coordinator for Mayor Bill Peduto. He serves on the Board of Directors for POGOH, First Tee - Pittsburgh, Bike PGH, and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. Josiah is a proud graduate of Pennsylvania State University class of 2012 and Leadership Pittsburgh’s LDIXXIII.​ He is a member of the current Leadership Pittsburgh XL cohort.