As the Fall 2023 semester has just come to an end, it is time that I share my thoughts about the Realizing Regional Resilience Pitt ACRI project. To start, I could have never foreseen how connected I would feel to purpose and community from this class. I decided to take this honors add-on course to…
Author: Erin Horter
I am an undergraduate senior at the University of Pittsburgh, with majors in Political Science and Psychology with a minor in Spanish. I plan to continue my studies in American urban policy post-grad, pursuing a career in immigration and urban policy management. I look forward to sharing my experiences this semester through the Frederick Honors College Blog!
From Connellsville, PA, to Washington, D.C.: Sharing our ACRI Research Findings
Hello again Pitt Honors Blog! It has been a while since I have updated you all on the 2023 Pitt cohort of the Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative. The past month has been a whirlwind of excitement and hard work as we prepared two presentations about our work this semester. To review, the Realizing Regional Resilience…
Looking Back and Moving Forward: Reflections after Visiting Fayette County
From Thursday, October 12th to Saturday, October 14th, our research cohort with the Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative visited Fayette County in Pennsylvania. The overarching goals amongst all sub-cohorts were to identify key assets in the county, target barriers for economic development, and provide a forum for residents to express genuine thoughts on their communities. Our…
Appalachian Regional Resilience: ACRI Fall 2023 Introduction
Hello! My name is Erin Horter, and I am a senior at the University of Pittsburgh with majors in Political Science and Psychology and a minor in Spanish. This is my last semester as an undergraduate! I am beyond grateful for my experiences thus far with Pitt, and I look forward to another great semester….