Panthers Forward is a powerful network of students, graduates, mentors, and staff. Together, we reduce the burden of student debt and empower participants to plan for their future.
Each year a cohort of 150 students is chosen from hundreds of applications to participate in Panthers Forward. Thank you to the students who have made this program a success!
2024 Panthers Forward Students
Because of Panthers Forward, I’ll be able to take out fewer loans for law school and it will definitely help in advancing my career to eventually becoming a lawyer.”
Our volunteer mentors offer guidance on important life skills and help students form a professional network. Each year, our mentor group consists of approximately 35-40 Pitt alumni with diverse career and academic backgrounds. Thank you to the mentors who have made this program a success!
2024 Panthers Forward Mentors
2023 Mentors
2022 Mentors
2021 Mentors
2020 Mentors
2019 Mentors
Panthers Forward is going to give me mentorship that I can’t get anywhere else.”
Access to Panthers Forward programming does not end when students graduate! Graduates of Panthers Forward can remain engaged in the program and have exclusive access to events, virtual resources, and networking opportunities geared towards recent graduates. Thank you to the graduates for all that you do to give back to the program!
Class of 2023 Graduates
Class of 2022 Graduates
Class of 2021 Graduates
Class of 2020 Graduates
Class of 2019 Graduates
Starting my job hunt right now which is why I really appreciate the Panthers Forward program because I’m going to be able to network with a bunch of the mentors here.”