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2 Pitt women were recognized by the Pittsburgh Business Times
The publication named Tracey Conti and Geovette Washington among 26 Women of Influence.
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Christine McClure was named among Pittsburgh Ladies Who Lead
The senior research scientist in Pitt’s School of Public Health is one of four the local Professional Women’s Network will celebrate.
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Jamie Ducar was named to the Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership Advisory Team
Pitt’s executive director of the engaged campus will help guide local nonprofits through sector challenges.
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6 Pitt graduate students won NSF research fellowships
The students will receive an annual stipend and education allowance over three years.
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Mary Crossley is Pitt Law’s new interim dean
The disability and health law scholar previously served as dean of the School of Law from 2005-2012.
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Simone Brixius-Anderko earned a research award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
The assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences at Pitt will research how fatty acid metabolism contributes to cancer progression.
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3 Pitt-Greensburg student researchers won awards at a regional biology convention
The University’s TriBeta chapter also received an outstanding recognition.
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Pitt researchers received a Foundational Integrity Research award from Meta Platforms
The School of Computing and Information associate professor will study how conspiratorial content spreads.
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Salah Al-Zaiti earned a Fulbright Scholar Award
The Pitt Nursing vice chair of research will travel to Jordan to advance his research in cardiovascular disease, biomedical informatics and machine learning.
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David Waldeck earned a $7.5 million grant from the U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research
The professor in Pitt’s Department of Chemistry will lead a team of researchers from seven universities.
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D. Michael Elnicki was named editor-in-chief of the Journal of General Internal Medicine
The professor in Pitt’s School of Medicine and two other editors will lead the journal for five years starting July 1.
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Law alum Ted Black is Point Park University’s new SVP of institutional advancement and strategy
He will lead alumni affairs, marketing, external relations and more.
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Graduate student Hebah Uddin published a YA novel
The doctoral student in Pitt’s Department of English is better known to young readers as Karuna Riazi.
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Pitt’s HexAI lab earned a grant to address challenges in total joint arthroplasty research
The Oracle for Research award will fund a project that uses AI to improve diagnosis and treatment mechanisms.
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Pitt researchers earned an EPA grant to study the health impacts of increased rainfall
The project, which earned $1.3 million in funding, will analyze the climate change phenomenon’s impact among residents of two low-income Black neighborhoods in Pittsburgh.
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4 Pitt students were named 2023 Critical Language scholars
The graduate and undergraduate students will work toward fluency in languages that are critical to U.S. national security and economic prosperity.
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Lydia Grmai was selected for the NIH MOSAIC program
The award, which aims to enhance diversity in the biomedical research workforce, will fund her career development and research for up to five years.
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Pitt-Bradford was named a Top 10 Military Friendly school
It’s the 13th consecutive year that Viqtory Media has recognized the campus for providing opportunities for veterans.
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Michael Baker was awarded a Gates Cambridge Scholarship
The Pitt undergraduate will pursue his Master of Philosophy degree at the University of Cambridge in England.
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Gina Bleck is vice chancellor for planning, design and construction
The architect will lead a new office within Pitt’s Business and Operations.