Once graduating with FAME’s assistance, FAME alumni are equipped to successfully pursue their career interests. Academically, FAME alumni are profound as 100% graduate from college. Professionally, FAME alumni have made a huge impact in the business community. Most importantly, FAME alumni have played a major role in the fruition of FAME’s ultimate goal as over half of FAME’s alumni have returned to Pittsburgh to live and work. The extraordinary efforts of FAME alumni has set the stage for future African American leaders and further diversified the corporate community of the Greater Pittsburgh area.
Meet A Few FAME Alumni:
Michael – FAME Alumnus ’04
“I owe many thanks to everyone associated with the FAME organization because I truly believe that they were a crucial part in molding me into the person I have become. With their assistance and that of many mentors along the way, I have realized the importance of organizations such as FAME and hope that I am able to impact the lives of future generations the same way FAME impacted me.”
Ngani – FAME Alumna ’05
“Being a FAME Scholar was a fantastic opportunity. I look back at my time at Ellis as a period of academic rigor and great personal growth.”
Michael – FAME Alumnus ’12
“FAME gave me the opportunity to attend a school I never thought possible. As a result, I have received the best education I possibly can, and for that, I will always be grateful. FAME has given me the desire and determination to do the best that I can. I know how blessed I was to be a FAME Scholar, and I could never truly express my gratitude, appreciation, and life-learning experiences in words.”