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Sydney’s Corner: Showing and Giving Gratitude
Sometimes people become caught up in the chaos of their busy schedules and forget to remember something very important: showing and giving gratitude. As the emotional support dog on campus, I think that humans could really learn from my kind. Let’s face it: when it...
sydney’s corner – How to Maintain Focus
We all know how easy it is to be distracted from accomplishing tasks. This is especially true when the weather is warm (I mean, have you seen those birds out there?) I’m Sydney, the emotional support dog, and I’m here to share tips on how to maintain focus during...
Ghanaian Fantasy Coffins The one commonality between all cultures is the unfortunate reality of death. No matter where you are in the world, you are going to experience the death of a loved one. Many cultures have different ways of honoring their dead, and today we...
December 2024 Graduation
Onward and Upward: Congratulations December 2024 Graduates! One of our biggest honors is watching our students walk at graduation and take the next steps into their career. We gather together and celebrate one another's achievements while reflecting back on memories...
Expectations Vs. Reality: Insights from New Students
As prospective students consider their educational paths, firsthand experiences can be invaluable. Students may have expectations that don’t quite line up with reality. Now that we’re a month into the fall term, we gathered insights from seven new students at the...
The Community of PIMS
I’d like to take a moment to reflect on one of the things that makes The Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science different. Every educational institute can build feelings of camaraderie and friendship. But PIMS is more than that. We are a community. The desire to...
Networking and Professional Development in Funeral Service
As a funeral professional, networking and professional development are crucial to career growth. It allows those who work in the funeral industry the opportunity to grow in their current job, as well as the potential for different career opportunities in the future....
The Evolution of Mortuary Science: Bridging Tradition with Innovation
As most industries have evolved over time, the mortuary science industry has had its own changes over the years. However, the history of technology and education in mortuary science has not evolved as rapidly as in other industries. Let’s take a look at the evolution...
The Role of Technology in Mortuary Science Education
Technology in the mortuary science industry has evolved in recent years, and will continue to do so as technology advances. Therefore, technology is an important part of mortuary science education. Technology is a huge part of higher education in general, so it’s not...
Managing Emotions in Mortuary Science Education
Out of all the skills that are utilized in the mortuary science industry, compassion and empathy can be the most taxing to use everyday. With that being said, it is very important that those who are pursuing a mortuary science career pursue self care rituals early...
Like all industries, the mortuary science industry has had its own evolution of technology and trends. At PIMS, we are proud to say that we stay up-to-date with these trends for our embalming and restorative art programs so our students can work with the latest...
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Enjoy the sweet moments and a well-deserved rest! 💐💛
But the highlight of the day? Sending our beloved Sydney off into retirement with lots of kisses and love 💕🐾 Wishing her the happiest next chapter!
Please note: PIMS offices will be closed over the Easter weekend and will reopen on Tuesday. Enjoy the time off, and have a joyful Easter if you're celebrating! 🐣🌷
Today’s the purr-fect day to celebrate all the four-legged, feathered, and finned friends who make life better. Show us your pets in the comments — we want to see all those adorable faces!
And… we’ve been keeping a little secret.
A brand-new furry employee is joining our team very soon. Stay tuned for the big reveal!
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science
Enjoy the sweet moments and a well-deserved rest! 💐💛
But the highlight of the day? Sending our beloved Sydney off into retirement with lots of kisses and love 💕🐾 Wishing her the happiest next chapter!
Please note: PIMS offices will be closed over the Easter weekend and will reopen on Tuesday. Enjoy the time off, and have a joyful Easter if you're celebrating! 🐣🌷
Today’s the purr-fect day to celebrate all the four-legged, feathered, and finned friends who make life better. Show us your pets in the comments — we want to see all those adorable faces!
And… we’ve been keeping a little secret.
A brand-new furry employee is joining our team very soon. Stay tuned for the big reveal!
Your hard work and dedication have paid off — and it's all made possible by the generous support of our amazing alumni. 💙
Thank you to every alum who gives back and believes in the power of education. Your contributions are shaping the future, one student at a time. 🙌
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