Now that I am back in Pittsburgh, I have a lot to reflect on and a lot to be thankful for. If I were asked about my most transformative college experience so far, I would speak about my experience on the Pitt in LA program. Growing up on the east coast in Lancaster, PA I…

Today is my last day on the Pitt in LA program, and what an adventure it has been! The Pitt in LA program has truly been a transformative experience for me, both personally and professionally. Through this program, I’ve had the opportunity to visit the offices of Lionsgate and Warner Music Group, hearing insight from…

The Pitt in LA program is a Panther Program, where a Pitt professor joins us on our month-long trip to Los Angeles. Carl Kurlander is teaching our ENGFLM 1545 and BUSHRM 1684 courses and facilitating visits from professionals throughout the world of entertainment, from film to music. Through our coursework we’ve given presentations almost daily…

It truly feels so surreal to even write that blog title… My name is Melissa Atanasio and I am a rising senior studying Marketing and Human Resources Management, participating in the Pitt in LA program. I have always resonated so deeply with music, so I am looking to pair these passions together by working within…