College of Arts and Sciences, Pittsburg State University

09/03/2026

The Solo & Chamber Music Series kicks off this Friday featuring bassoonist Eleni Katz! The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in McCray Hall. Get your tickets today - https://bit.ly/4qtCdcL

09/01/2026

Join us at Pittsburg State University's Family Day 2026 on Sept. 5! Enjoy a day of activities with family, friends, and supporters, creating unforgettable memories.

Pittsburg State University will welcome families, supporters, and friends to campus for Family Day 2026 on Saturday, Sept. 5, with a variety of activities designed to celebrate family and create lasting memories.

08/28/2026

Catch the first two Pittsburg State University Department of Art exhibits of the season, featuring Amanda Lilleston and Lauren Reese! On view Aug 19 - Oct 2, with a shared reception on Sept 30, 5-7pm. The exhibits and reception are free and open to the public. Full story: https://bit.ly/4hV1n1D

08/27/2026

Congratulations to Dr Casie Hermansson! Dr. Hermansson was recently appointed to the permanent role of Chair of English and Modern Languages and the Intensive English Program!

It's officially official! 👏
After a period as interim Chair, Dr Casie Hermansson was appointed to the permanent role of Chair of English and Modern Languages and the Intensive English Program in June.

Hermansson began in the then-English department in 1997 and has taught a wide range of courses. Her undergraduate degrees in English and French were earned at Massey University, New Zealand. After a year teaching English in France she undertook her MA and PhD in English Literature at the University of Toronto. She has participated in French classes periodically while at PSU, and taught French for a semester while Dr. Krepps was on sabbatical. She has a Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language and taught briefly in the IEP. She is a Fulbright Scholar, and has published academic monographs, co-edited collections, and published over 20 children's readers with Heinemann. She is currently enrolled in LETRS (Lexia) and trained as an interventionist in the PSU center for READing.

"I'm really excited to bring my particular blend of qualifications in these three areas together to support the Department and its three programs: English, Modern Languages, and IEP," Hermansson says. "This is my 30th year at PSU and I'm still learning all the time. There is a lot going on in Grubbs Hall at the moment so watch this space!"

Congratulations, Dr. Hermansson!

08/24/2026

Ticket sales begin today for the first Solo & Chamber Music Series concert featuring Eleni Katz on September 4th. Katz is an acclaimed bassoonist known for her virtuosity and vibrant musical spirit. Tickets: https:pittstate.edu/tickets

Ticket sales begin Monday, Aug. 24, for our first Solo & Chamber Music Series concert of the season. Pitt State students are admitted free with!

🎵 Sept. 4: Eleni Katz
Experience an evening of extraordinary artistry with an acclaimed bassoonist hailed for her virtuosity and vibrant musical spirit.

As the winner of the 2022 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition, she has performed with leading ensembles and festivals across the country, captivating audiences with her expressive musicianship and remarkable technique.

📅 7:30 p.m.
📍 McCray Hall

🎟️ Buy your ticket: https://bit.ly/4qtCdcL

Sneak peek: elenikatzbassoon.com/video-1

08/20/2026

Incoming freshmen in the Pitt State Army ROTC program arrived on campus early for team-building exercises and a little fun. We hope these cadets have a fantastic first semester at Pitt State!

08/18/2026

Join the Pittsburg State University Social Work Program for the Alumni Tailgate on August 27th! Registration is required: https://pittstate.regfox.com/social-work-alumni-tailgate

We'd love to see PSU Social Work alumni and friends at our upcoming Alumni Tailgate on August 27th! Registration is required, and you can register at https://pittstate.regfox.com/social-work-alumni-tailgate by Monday, August 24th, at noon. Then come back to campus on Friday, August 28th, to receive CEUs and connect with other helping professionals at Gorilla Social Work Day! Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/4faZlJp

08/17/2026

Today is the day! Welcome Back, Gorillas!

08/13/2026

Nominate your family for the 2026 Honorary Family Award! Share your story and submit today - applications due August 21st, 10 p.m.!
Open to current Pitt State students only.
Details: https://pittstate.regfox.com/2026-honorary-family-award-nomination

🦍 School spirit. Family tradition. Gorilla pride.
Nominate your family for the 2026 Honorary Family Award!

Open to current students only! Nominations close soon on Friday, August 21.

🔗 Submit your nomination today at the link below!
https://pittstate.regfox.com/2026-honorary-family-award-nomination

08/12/2026

Pitt State Biology Department graduate student Gabe McClain is helping uncover the migration patterns of Prothonotary Warblers through a unique regional research project.
https://www.pittstate.edu/gorillaconnection/2026/07/graduate-student-conducts-unique-bird-research.html