Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

We are happy to announce the 2026 Graduation Student Award Winners. Pictured with Academic Dean Angela Dienhart Hancock and President Asa Lee are: Front row l to r: Drew Perdue; Yvette A. Armstead; Tega Swann; Sheleta Fomby; and Ronnie Bailey. Back row l to r: Angela Hancock; Lisa Nester; Richard Norris III; Raphael Sunday Ogbole; Karlie McWilliams; Jakob J. Harmon; Aydin Zill; Gavin Walton; and Asa Lee. Not pictured: Caitlin Zeiset and Christine Ullrich. Congratulations to all—we are so proud of you! Read more about each award at https://www.pts.edu/graduation-awards-2026.

Here is where you’ll find PTS in June. Want to bring PTS to your church or organization? Visit https://www.pts.edu/pts-out-and-about for more information and schedule updates.

June 4-6 PTS Admissions, Alumnae/i and Church Relations are attending the Western PA Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, California, Pa.

June 7 Rafael Rodriguez is preaching at Bellevue Christian Church, Pittsburgh, Pa.

June 7-11 PTS Admissions representative is attending the HU Ministers' Conference, Hampton, Va.

June 8-12 Scott Hagley is attending the International Consultation on Ecclesial Futures, Stockholm, Sweden

June 12-14 Angela Hancock is lecturing, Asa Lee is preaching, and PTS Alumnae/i and Church Relations are attending First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham Michigan.

June 14 Donna Giver-Johnston is preaching at First U.P. Church of Crafton Heights, Pittsburgh, Pa.

June 23-26 Asa Lee is attending the The Association of Theological Schools/COA Biennial Meeting, Chicago, Ill.

June 26-July 2 Asa Lee, PTS Alumnae/i and Church Relations are attending and hosting a luncheon at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Milwaukee, Wis.

June 30-July 3 Kenneth Woo is presenting: "Improvised Reading: Biblical Exegesis and Pastoral Practice in Calvin's Letters" at the European Academy of Religion, Rome, Italy.

We are currently accepting applications for a Director of Information Systems! Reporting to the Vice President for Finance & Administration, the Director of Information Technology provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Seminary’s technology environment. The role is responsible for ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable technology systems that support academic, administrative, and operational goals across the institution. This position supervises the institution’s information technology team.

Essential Duties include:
• Strategic Leadership & Administration
• Cybersecurity, Compliance & Risk Management
• Infrastructure, Systems & Operations
• Enterprise Applications & Data Services
• Audiovisual, Web & Campus Technology Services

Qualifications/Requirements: Proven experience in IT leadership roles. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated analytical and organizational ability. Familiarity with institutional compliance, vendor management, and technology training. Strong collaboration with institutional stakeholders. Ability to solve complex technical problems and deliver solutions under deadlines. Strong cybersecurity and project management skills, with the ability to integrate technology into academic and administrative missions. Supervisory skillsets, leadership and team motivation, adaptability, performance management, and training and development.

Education/Training/Experience (required): Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems. A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible IT management experience, including five years of management/supervisory experience. Experience in academic, faith-based, non-profit, or comparable industry. Experience (preferred): Previous experience with HIPAA and FERPA. Advanced degree in a technology or business field and proven experience leading large-scale, complex projects is desired.

Interested or know someone who might be? Please visit https://www.pts.edu/employment-opportunities to read the full job description and qualifications, and to apply.

Congratulations Class of 2026! 🎓🎊

Good morning graduates—happy graduation day! Have a blessed, joy-filled day. Congratulations!

It’s an exciting week at PTS! If you are unable to join us in person for Commencement activities, here’s how you can attend online:

Thurs., May 28 at 7:00 p.m. Service of Thanksgiving:
Zoom webinar:
https://pts.zoom.us/j/99455771146?pwd=7Z7baserXcSeClyiHyrE1hqrKT39JC.1
Webinar ID: 994 5577 1146
Passcode: 738660

Fri., May 29 at 4:00 p.m. 230th Commencement:
Livestreamed on the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary website at https://www.pts.edu/graduation-2026 and on the PTS page.