Congratulations to the December & Summer 2024 graduates of the master’s degree programs from the University of Pittsburgh’s Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business. To celebrate the accomplishments of approximately 200 graduates from the Master of Business Administration and the Master of Science programs, faculty, staff, and other supporters gathered at a reception on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Alumni Hall.
Addressing the graduates, Gene Anderson, Henry E. Haller, Jr. Dean, thanked the students for entrusting Pitt. He also recognized the faculty, staff, family, friends, and loved ones who inspired, guided, and supported the students.
He concluded by giving the graduates a few words of advice: “First, keep things in perspective, understand what really matters. Second, challenge yourself outside of work. Engage in activities that will help build and strengthen your confidence. Third, laugh at yourself. It’s important to not take yourself too seriously. Fourth, be soft on people and hard on ideas. And finally, express gratitude and practice forgiveness.”
Amy McCloskey, director of Alumni and Constituent Relations, presented the graduates with Pitt Business pins and encouraged them to keep in touch with the university. William Sapon (MBA ‘17), president of the Pitt Business Alumni Association, addressed the graduates, saying, “I urge you to represent us actively through your professional networks, through your engagement with the university, and the work that you do in your organizations and communities. “
These graduates mastered key business principles through real-world, integrated learning, which is a hallmark of a Katz education, and are now joining the 33,000 Katz business alumni, in nearly 90 countries, who are using business as a force for social good.
Graduates and their families can attend the University Winter Commencement, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Petersen Event Center. Students who registered by December 1, 2024, can participate in that ceremony.
On Saturday, May 3, 2025, the Pitt Business Spring Commencement for graduates of all levels will be held at the Pete. December 2024 grads are invited to attend. There is no limit on the number of guests per graduate. Students should watch their Pitt email for details about the spring ceremony.