Student Spotlights
Taylor Coccia - Lion Ambassador
Hometown: Greenock, PA
High School: Elizabeth Forward High School
Degree: Marketing
Post Graduation goal: Work at a Marketing Firm alongside professional
athletes, and get a puppy.
"My leadership moment was when Coach Tyler (Care) told me I was
captain of the golf team, and that I was able to help interview
prospective coaches."
Michael Lucchetti - Public Relations Intern
Hometown: North Huntingdon, PA
High School: PA Charter School/Norwin High School
Degree: English
Post Graduation goal: Be a part of a public relations team
"Since the start of my first semester, I have learned new leadership
qualities. I came to college not really knowing what I was getting
myself into. With the help of some great teachers and mentors, I
have exceeded my academic expectations. I enjoy coming to this
campus to continue to grow as a person, scholar, and leader to others."
Amani Blakney - Black Student Union President
Hometown: McKeesport, PA
High School: McKeesport Area High School
Degree: Business Management & Marketing
Post Graduation goal: Work alongside a fortune 500 company in their
marketing department.
"In terms of leadership opportunities, my #BeGreater moment
is having the privilege to be the BSU [Black Student Union]
president, and also having a voice during the student government
meetings to make sure that the voices behind me are heard as well. "
Koran Fleming - Work-Study Student
Hometown: Wilkinsburg, PA
High School: Westinghouse High School
Degree: Business Management
Post Graduation goal: Attend trade school (Electrician) and open his own
business.
"My leadership moments are when I am playing basketball. I show respect
to my teammates and will make sacrifices for others if it’s for the best.
They know I will let other people shine."
Andrea Burroughs - Student-Athlete (Basketball)
Hometown: New Rochelle, NY
High School: New Rochelle High School
Degree: Biobehavioral Health
Post Graduation goal: Play Basketball Overseas and Attend
Podiatry Medical College.
"My best leadership moment was being a Peer Mentor for the
PSU Seminar Class and being able to really bond with the
freshmen by guiding them the best way I could."
