Alumni Spotlight

Andrew Koenig graduated from Pitt-Greensburg in 2017 with a BS in chemistry and a minor in Spanish.

What brought you to Pitt-Greensburg?
I loved the idea of being a commuter student so I could continue to work and pay for college. I met some of the professors during a tour, and they were so welcoming.

Were you a commuter or a resident? Commuter

What activities were you involved with as a student?
Phi Eta Sigma

Did you have a favorite professor, staff member, coach, or mentor that really impacted your life?
My two favorite professors were Elizabeth Contreras and Dr. Matthew Luderer. I have both of them to thank for my educational progress and career advancements.

Of all the classes you took, what is the one class you would recommend everyone take? Who taught the class? Why would you recommend it?
Spanish Literature was my favorite. We had a very small class that made the entire lecture fun and interactive.

What do you remember most vividly from your time at Pitt-Greensburg?
The friends made and the long hours studying for my chemistry exams! Finals were always a fun time knowing the hard classes were done and over with!

What have you been up to since graduation?
I have become a lab manager in two different fields. The first job out of college I was the lab manager for a materials testing laboratory for the aerospace and automotive industries. I was there for seven years. I recently have switched companies, and now I am the lab manager of an antifreeze production plant. Both are super rewarding jobs. I have also gotten married to the love of my life and have a 15-month-old daughter with plans in the near future for another baby.

How did your experiences and education at Pitt-Greensburg prepare you for life after college?
My education at Pitt-Greensburg set me up for success in my career paths. The knowledge learned during college has transferred into allowing me take on leadership and management roles.

As an alum, how do you support Pitt-Greensburg?
I was a legacy presenter for my brother’s graduation in 2024 and was able to hand him his diploma cover. That day made me so proud of him.

What advice do you have for your fellow Bobcats?
Study hard, have fun, and enjoy your time there. Once you graduate, the real world hits you, and that’s when your life really starts, in my opinion. Also, petition to have Pizza Hut brought back to the campus! :)

For fun:
What song do you always sing along to? Big Girls Don’t Cry by Fergie

List 3-5 fun facts about yourself that most people probably wouldn’t know.

• I have a ’69 Camaro.
• I still race late model dirt cars.
• And, my favorite color is fluorescent pink.