Molly Mistretta,PhD
mistrema.bsky.social
Molly Mistretta,PhD
@mistrema.bsky.social
Associate Prof of Student Affairs/Higher Ed at Slippery Rock U. Preparing future professionals to change the world.
Follow “Death Stairs” on FB. It’s 90% posts of public stairs in Pittsburgh.
May 18, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Pittsburgh- At least the rivers would keep you from wandering too far off course.
May 18, 2025 at 1:04 AM
This Newsweek article co-written by by my friend Matt Schultz complements your comment beautifully.

www.newsweek.com/pastors-chri...
Pastors: Christian Nationalism Is Everything but Christian | Opinion
Empathy rather than the idolatry of power will actually make our nation strong.
www.newsweek.com
April 16, 2025 at 3:01 AM
I am! I’ll find you there.
April 12, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Yes! I’ve been wondering about this, too. During finals, I set up blocks of time to meet with my doc students -20 minute individual meetings. This feature would be so helpful.
April 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Grew up in Ohio, but born in Canada. Count me in!
April 7, 2025 at 2:13 AM
I’ve experienced this repping Slippery Rock University as a faculty member at national conferences.
March 27, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Honus is sending warm thoughts for a fast recovery!
March 23, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Yes. My mom still lives in Boardman. I’m not too far, just over the border in PA. So fun to connect with a Blue Sky member locally!
March 22, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I grew up in Boardman, Ohio. It’s been so hard and frustrating having friends and family go MAGA. They still don’t understand how hard this administration’s policies will hit that community.
March 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I recently took up bread-making and quickly discovered it’s not for the faint of heart. Better luck next loaf!
March 20, 2025 at 4:42 AM
So sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace & comfort as you grieve.
March 19, 2025 at 3:09 AM
This!! Thank you for articulating this so well! I’m at a state regional comprehensive. The gap between student needs and available resources is huge. All due to lack of appropriate & available public services.
March 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Good job fixing the headline.
March 2, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Fascinating. He can barely speak coherent English.
March 2, 2025 at 2:12 AM
May I add my friend and local hero, Wally King? He’s still going strong at 101. www.historynet.com/p47-pilot-wa...
'The Toughest Situation of my Life': Now 99, A P-47 Pilot Reflects on Being Shot Down Over Germany
It was going to be his last mission one way or another.
www.historynet.com
February 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
He is!! But I’m his constituent, and he’s hearing about it. I have menopause rage to burn.
February 13, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Ugh. Defended him when people said he shouldn’t be elected because of his stroke. Voted for him. His office is now on speed-dial. And I will support whoever primaries him.
February 5, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Yes! I’m often not sure how to best help students either. I recognize that teaching these skills is a whole separate field of expertise. Right now, I’m trying different approaches, but also making lots of referrals to the writing center.
January 23, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Cheers!
January 23, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The fact he’s a GSP explains everything. Mine flirts with death daily and appears to feel no pain. Good luck!!
January 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Pitt approved my dissertation IRB quickly (within 24 hours). Best IRB process of all institutions I’ve been affiliated with. H2P!
January 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
While KWYSRFMGSA gene is real, the American food industry is also to blame. Shrinking store aisles, increasing numbers of freestanding product displays, and the need to stand around and read through an incomprehensible list of ingredients for every grocery item is contributing to the traffic jams.
January 13, 2025 at 2:13 PM