The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford held the School of Radiography’s 2026 graduation ceremony on August 18. Program director Jeanne Capra, MHA, RT, served as master of ceremonies, and alumna Jessica Taylor, BS, RT, from Warren General Hospital delivered remarks to the new graduates.
Graduates and Degrees
The eight graduates receiving diplomas were Samantha Beatty (Pittsfield, PA), Rylie Duell (Westfield, PA), Chloe Lasecki (Russell, PA), Ryley Pago (Templeton, PA), Gyasi Priester (Washington, DC), Nathan Reed (Emporium, PA), Sandra Shellgren (Pleasantville, PA) and Mya Stoddard (Clarendon, PA). Four earned a bachelor’s degree in radiological science from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, three earned a bachelor’s degree in medical imaging sciences from PennWest Clarion, and one earned an associate degree in applied science from Jamestown Community College.
Awards and Scholarships
During the ceremony, scholarships funded by an anonymous donor were presented. Nathan Reed received the Clinical Excellence Award, while incoming senior Alma Swartzentruber earned the Academic Excellence Award; each award included a $500 prize.
Program Overview and Future Enrollment
The School of Radiography, part of the Imaging Services Department, offers a 24‑month program that combines classroom instruction—over 800 hours—with more than 2,300 hours of clinical training. Since its founding in 1978, the school has graduated more than 400 students. For the upcoming fall term, 13 new students will begin the program and another 13 will return for their senior year, reflecting continued growth in enrollment.
Capra noted, “We’re thrilled to see more students choosing radiography as their career path. Radiologic technologists play a vital role in modern medicine, and this increased enrollment ensures we are preparing more professionals to meet the critical healthcare needs of our communities.” She added that the program has maintained a 100% job placement rate over the past five years.
Contact Information
For more information about the School of Radiography, call (814) 362‑8292 or visit www.brmc-ogh.org.
Original reporting: WESB (Bradford) — read the source article.
