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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 – 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...
10 Gift Ideas For the FUNERAL DIRECTOR In Your Life
The holiday season is the time that we provide our loved ones with gifts to show that we appreciate everything they do. If you know a special person working in the funeral industry, you likely already know how profound their work can be for grieving families....
IS Mortuary Science Right for You?
While mortuary science is not an easy career to enter, it can be rewarding for those who handle it. It can be difficult to see people grieve during a difficult time in their life, but it can feel good to know that you are helping them with a very overwhelming...
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To all veterans: Your service is remembered, your sacrifices appreciated, and your bravery respected. We owe you more than words can say.
Thank you for protecting the land we call home! 🗽🇺🇸
In honor of our 85th anniversary, we’re thrilled to reintroduce the iconic, original PIMS logo. This emblem has been a proud part of our journey, and we're bringing it back as a symbol of our rich heritage and exciting future!
To celebrate, we’ve launched a new line of merchandise featuring this timeless logo. For a limited time, 20% of all merchandise proceeds will go to the Alumni Fund—directly supporting future generations of PIMS students. Offer ends December 1st, so don’t miss out!
Thank you for being part of our legacy. Let’s continue building the future, together! 💚
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We are SO excited to finally unveil our brand new PIMS Embalming Facility, designed to offer top-notch care and services while providing the absolute best hands-on training for our students.
Thank you for your patience and continued support as we elevate our commitment to PIMS excellence! 💚🙌
Read about how our students are not just learning embalming; they’re mastering psychology, ethics, and the business of funeral service. As they train to be both compassionate caregivers and skilled professionals, they are reshaping this vital industry.
Whether you’re fascinated by the science or motivated by the opportunity to help families in need, this profession requires a true servant’s heart. It’s not an easy path, but for many, it’s a calling.
Relive the special moments, see some new regalia, and keep the celebration going! Congrats graduates!
*The full video is available on our YouTube channel. Make sure you subscribe. 💚
https://youtu.be/ztmsrAQRE4s
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Today is Crazy Sock Day, and we've got some wild socks on display! 🧦
Can you guess which socks belong to these staff members? 🤔
Here are your choices:
👩🏫 Dr. Lease
👩🏫 Ms. Kelchis
👩🏫 Mrs. Elachko
🧑🏫 Dean Burns
🧑🏫 Mr. Ricci
👩🏫 Ms. Annie
👩🏫 Ms. Cush
👩🏫 Mr. Entenmann
Whoever guesses correctly first will win a pair of official PIMS socks! 🧦🏆
Drop your guesses in the comments! Good luck! 😎
