All of my mother’s side of the family can trace their ancestry to Ireland. Personally, this trip to Dublin will be an invaluable experience to get perspective on how my ancestors lived. Also, it will provide me with stories and pictures which I can share with my parents and grandparents. I know that they have…

Hello, I’m Owen Baker. I’m an incoming freshman intending to major in finance and business analytics. I’m still very unsure of what I want my future career to be. I hope that through the Haller program and my time at Pitt, I will discover where my professional interests lie.  This summer, I’m happy to say…

The largest opportunity for college sports lies in the baseball program. With the addition of a pitch clock, the MLB has seen considerable growth in fan engagement. People still love baseball, they just don’t want to dedicate more than three hours to a game. The recent engagement in the professional league is evidence that with…

Patagonia is doing a particularly admirable job at incorporating sustainability in its operations. For instance, 98% of their products use recycled materials in order to reduce their carbon footprint. 100% of their cotton is sourced from organic farms, many of which are family owned. This helps reduce the use of fertilizer which can cause eutrophication…

Baker’s Waterproofing is a small construction business in Washington, Pennsylvania that provides waterproofing and foundation repair solutions to residents and businesses in the tri-state area. Its business model consists of receiving calls from potential customers, sending a salesman out to appraise the situation and develop a solution, and finally having a crew of around 2-3…