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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
We’re keeping the full introduction under wraps for now, but trust us — you’re going to want to meet her. Stay tuned next week for the big reveal! 👀
What better way to celebrate this beautiful planet than by stepping outside and soaking up the green spaces right in our backyard? From the peaceful trails of Frick Park to the stunning views at Emerald View Park, our city is packed with places to reconnect with nature. 🌳💚
Take a walk, ride your bike, pick up a little litter, or just sit under a tree and breathe—Pittsburgh’s parks are calling, and today’s the perfect day to answer. 🌞🐦
Let’s love our Earth the way it loves us back. 💫
Visit Pittsburgh Parks: https://pittsburghearthday.org/weekends-at-the-park/
Enjoy the sweet moments and a well-deserved rest! 💐💛
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science
We’re keeping the full introduction under wraps for now, but trust us — you’re going to want to meet her. Stay tuned next week for the big reveal! 👀
What better way to celebrate this beautiful planet than by stepping outside and soaking up the green spaces right in our backyard? From the peaceful trails of Frick Park to the stunning views at Emerald View Park, our city is packed with places to reconnect with nature. 🌳💚
Take a walk, ride your bike, pick up a little litter, or just sit under a tree and breathe—Pittsburgh’s parks are calling, and today’s the perfect day to answer. 🌞🐦
Let’s love our Earth the way it loves us back. 💫
Visit Pittsburgh Parks: https://pittsburghearthday.org/weekends-at-the-park/
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. 🙌
If you would like to contribute to the PIMS Alumni Fund, click the link: https://pims.edu/giving/
