<p>As the mom of a freshman student, I have been aware of all of the bomb threats from the beginning. When they began to increase in number and frequency in early April, my anxiety also increased in lock step. But my feeling of anxiety has been replaced by the pride I have in the unwavering sense of community demonstrated by the Pitt students. Their response to get through this has been inspiring - they are to be commended for their sprit, determination, and their will to carry on! The University is in a difficult position, yet they too have responded thoughtfully and are demonstrating solid support for their students. Several times I have heard that the Chancellor and Dean of Students have been out to visit with dorm residents during evacuations - even during the middle of the night. </p>
<p>For those of you who want to know more details about what is happening, perhaps in order to make a decision about which college you will attend in the coming fall - I want to share the following with you.</p>
<p>The Pitt campus community is proud of their school, celebrating its 225th anniversary, and are determined to carry on - as demonstrated in this recent article from the Pitt News:
[Kozlowski:</a> Bomb threats can’t diminish school spirit | The Pitt News](<a href=“http://pittnews.com/newsstory/kozlowski-bomb-threats-cant-diminish-school-spirit/]Kozlowski:”>Kozlowski: Bomb threats can't diminish school spirit - The Pitt News)</p>
<p>The Pitt community reaches beyond campus boundaries to provide links for information and a place to share stories about this extraordinary experience, as demonstrated in this independent blog set up by a Pitt graduate.
[url=<a href=“http://upittstories.blogspot.com/]Pittstories[/url”>http://upittstories.blogspot.com/]Pittstories[/url</a>]</p>
<p>Personally, I am so very proud of the Pitt community of students - they are handling this with the grace and strength of their namesake mascot - may the Panther spirit continue to inspire them. Hail to Pitt!</p>