Mallory Oates attended Pitt-Greensburg from which she graduated in 2018 with a BS in biological sciences.
What brought you to Pitt-Greensburg?
I wanted to get into medical school and initially applied to the Oakland campus, but ranked the other campuses in where I'd like to go to if I got admitted. I don't regret the decision to choose Pitt-Greensburg.
Were you a commuter or a resident?
Resident
What activities were you involved with as a student?
I was a member of the Tri-Beta Honors Society, Active Minds, Student Alumni Association, Christian Fellowship. I loved to go to Up All Night every semester for finals.
Did you have a favorite professor, staff member, coach, or mentor that really impacted your life?
Dr. Matthew Luderer will always be a favorite of mine because he is so nice to all his students and truly goes above and beyond for you.
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?
I really enjoyed Abnormal Psychology. It was very interesting to learn.
What do you remember most vividly from your time at Pitt-Greensburg?
Meeting my husband, Nicholas Rosneck ’22 and my small circle of friends. My friends attended our wedding in October, and I am so glad I got to see them after so many years.
What have you been up to since graduation?
I got married on campus in October 2023. I have switched career paths from becoming a doctor to becoming a nurse. I graduate in July 2024.
How did your experiences and education at Pitt-Greensburg prepare you for life after college?
The classes I took at Pitt-Greensburg have helped prepare me for my future career.
As an alum, how do you support Pitt-Greensburg?
I try to go to the Blue and Gold Celebration. It's one of my favorite events. I am also a class agent.
What advice do you have for your fellow Bobcats?
Never feel guilty about changing your mind about your career. If your future career doesn't seem like a good fit for you, don't feel bad about looking for other careers.
For fun:
What is your favorite food? Chinese
List 3-5 fun facts about yourself that most people probably wouldn’t know.
- I have a cat, who is the ruler of my house.
- I'm going on a cruise for my honeymoon in March.
- I grew up on a boat in Florida that my grandparents bought.