Allison Kunkel - Class of '01

My favorite class at UPB had absolutely nothing to do with my major. I took an art history class my senior year to meet the liberal art criteria of the college. It was the most interesting class and it gave me the opportunity to study something other than athletic training. It is easy to get enclosed in the walls of your major. The class helped me realize it is important to look outside the box and be a well rounded individual. There is life outside of sports!

There are two people that influenced me greatly while I was at Pitt Bradford, both professors. Dr. Linda Lyman is no longer at UPB but she was a professor in the sport and recreation management major. She demanded excellence all the time and encouraged her students to think outside of the box. She always stressed the importance of networking and it is a professional value I strive to do everyday.

Dr. Bridgett Passauer was a huge influence on me throughout my years at UPB. She was someone I strived to be. She was so supportive and helpful in every aspect of the educational process whether it was professional, academic, or even personal. I make it a point to visit Bridgett every time I am on campus. She is still very important to me today.

I have so many great memories from my years at Pitt-Bradford; it's hard to pick just one! Most memories revolve around the friendships that I formed while there. I made so many great friends. I still keep in touch with many to this day. I loved being a member of Lambda Xi. I loved being a student athletic trainer. All foster many fond memories!

I learned that my capabilities are endless and so are the possibilities. I can change any situation with some hard work and dedication.

You will be hard pressed to find a better small college with a big name. The campus is beautiful! The one-on-one attention you receive from professors will be life long. The faculty, staff, and alumni are dedicated to helping you become successful in any way. This type of life long support is hard to come by.

Everything! It was some of the best times of my life and I will always look back on it fondly. I am proud to be a member of the Alumni Association from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford!