Husky Talk- Audra Pittman

I am becoming a big fan of UConn Women's Track and Field Alumni. On Husky Talk, we had Dr. Audra Price Pittman as our guest. She was a delight to interview and was full of excitement!

Audra grew up in Connecticut and was a tremendous athlete. She loved to run and took an interest in track. Being recruited heavily in high school, she committed to UConn because her mother worked there, and she also received a scholarship.

Audra had an incredible career at UConn running indoor and outdoor track. I believe she also was on the cross-country team as well. She had a passion for art and was extremely talented. Audra finished her senior season as a Husky breaking the record in the 800 meters, which stood for 20 years and was truly a special accomplishment.

After UConn, Audra received her Masters Degree in Baltimore and was actually an extra on my favorite show, The Wire, which aired on HBO. I watched the scene she was part of and loved that she had that opportunity.

Eventually, Audra moved to Florida and received her PHD, Dr. Audra Pittman followed in her mother's shows and is a professor at SCAD. The Savannah College Of Art And Design is located in Georgia, as well as Florida, Dr, Pittman works at both locations,

She is married to an attorney and has children of her own including a pair of twins. They are athletic like their mother and have a bright future. My hope is to do a podcast with the UConn Track Women with Keisha Cummings, Bethany Hart, Dr. Audra Pittman, and hopefully Dr. Trisha Bailey if she has time for another episode. All of the women are accomplished, successful, and polarizing.

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