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Photo by
Chris Bombardo,
PTC graduate

Pittsburgh Technical Institute Rebrands
Formerly Pittsburgh Technical Institute, Pittsburgh
Technical College (PTC) now offers bachelor’s degrees.
BY PAUL GLASSER

T

he recent name change won’t alter the school’s focus on
providing a practical approach to teaching and learning,
says Pittsburgh Technical College President Gregory
DeFeo: “We want our students to be able to think but
also do.”
Formerly Pittsburgh Technical Institute, the college announced the
change in June. The new name reflects the college’s broader academic
offerings and expanded student services, but also enhances the school’s
prestige and status, DeFeo explains.
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“The overwhelming drive to change the name is to reflect who
we are today,” he says. “It better reflects our graduates and their
credentials. It was a natural progression.”
PTC has a close relationship with its alumni and DeFeo says the
leadership wanted to make sure the new name retained the pride the
past graduates felt for their alma mater. He feels that the transition will
be smooth because the new name preserves the college’s emphasis on
preparing students for specific careers.