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Sydney’s Tips: Making and Keeping Goals
Since I’m an official emotional support animal around campus, I see students with a wide range of feelings about their studies: excited, focused, and–worst of all–stressed. Though I don’t understand anything about books and reading, I know that it’s not always...
Student Spotlight: Larrionna Umphryes
My name is Larrionna Umphryes and I’m from Flint, Michigan. Funeral Service has been a passion of mine since I’ve graduated high school. When I had opportunities to job shadow in this field, I knew that it was for me. Since then, I’ve been pursuing this dream of mine....
Student Spotlight: Nia Collins
Hi my name is Nia Collins. “Nia” is a name with Swahili origins meaning “purpose.” Throughout my life, people have asked, “What is my purpose in life?” I have always said that my purpose is to serve others. It is something that is nature to me. My career started in...
Student Spotlight – Chelsea Shanahan-Ballard
My name is Chelsea Shanahan-Ballard, and I'm from Sussex County, Delaware. I'm married, with 3 dogs and 2 cats. In 2018, I graduated from Salisbury University with a BA in psychology. During my junior year, my father passed away, and it changed a lot of things for me....
Celebrating Women’s History Month: The First Female Mortician
March is Women’s History Month, and we want to celebrate by discussing the first female mortician in America. Women were typically in charge of caring for the dead before it became an occupation that was then taken over by men. This is due to both societal and...
Student Spotlight: BRE’ASIA GILLIS
Gillis is a twenty five year old future mortician and medical examiner born in Baltimore, Maryland. She developed the passion at an early age, being the first in her family with this interest. Bre’Asia is a 2020 graduate of the illustrious Morgan State...
PIMS CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH
PIMS celebrates our diverse student body and recognizes the rich heritage of Black History Month. We honor all African Americans, but especially those who have chosen to dedicate their lives to the funeral service. For the month of February, we will be sharing some of...
Student Spotlight: DONAVION THOMAS
My name is Donavion Thomas. I was born in Brooklyn, New York and was raised there for most of my life. Until recently, my family and I transitioned to Dover, Delaware. As the oldest child of two college educated professionals, I was encouraged to attend...
Sydney’s Tips: Making and Keeping Goals
Since I’m an official emotional support animal around campus, I see students with a wide range of feelings about their studies: excited, focused, and–worst of all–stressed. Though I don’t understand anything about books and reading, I know that it’s not always...
September 2022 graduation
Onward and Upward: Congratulations Fall 20022 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...
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Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science
Today we honor the unique and essential role higher education plays — including the specialized path of funeral service education. At our mortuary school, students don’t just learn technical skills; they learn how to serve families with compassion, dignity, and respect during life’s most difficult moments.
Choosing a career in funeral service is more than a profession — it’s a calling. We’re proud to educate future funeral directors, embalmers, and death care professionals who bring comfort, guidance, and humanity to their communities every day.
Here’s to the students, alumni, and faculty who make this mission possible. You are the heart of our profession. 💚
Randy Schoedinger visited our students to share valuable industry insights, offer professional guidance, and even conduct on-the-spot interviews. It was an incredible opportunity for our future funeral service professionals to network, learn, and take real steps toward their careers.
Our students came prepared—with resumes in hand and ambition in their hearts. Thank you, Schoedinger, for investing in the next generation of leaders in funeral service.
PIMS Offices are closed today. As summer kicks off, what are you looking forward to the most?☀️
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science
Today we honor the unique and essential role higher education plays — including the specialized path of funeral service education. At our mortuary school, students don’t just learn technical skills; they learn how to serve families with compassion, dignity, and respect during life’s most difficult moments.
Choosing a career in funeral service is more than a profession — it’s a calling. We’re proud to educate future funeral directors, embalmers, and death care professionals who bring comfort, guidance, and humanity to their communities every day.
Here’s to the students, alumni, and faculty who make this mission possible. You are the heart of our profession. 💚
Randy Schoedinger visited our students to share valuable industry insights, offer professional guidance, and even conduct on-the-spot interviews. It was an incredible opportunity for our future funeral service professionals to network, learn, and take real steps toward their careers.
Our students came prepared—with resumes in hand and ambition in their hearts. Thank you, Schoedinger, for investing in the next generation of leaders in funeral service.
PIMS Offices are closed today. As summer kicks off, what are you looking forward to the most?☀️
Today we celebrate you and all the love you give. 💐❤️ #HappyMothersDay
We're celebrating FIVE amazing years of the BEST restorative art training heads in the industry — proudly created first by PIMS and brought to life by a Hollywood special FX artist! 💀
To celebrate, we're waiving application fees for the next 5 days — email: admissions@pims.edu to start your free application!
#PIMSdiditfirst #HappyBirthdayHeadzo #MortuarySchool #RestorativeArt
