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Veena Vasudevan’s new book explores care-based approaches to research
The book details methods for conducting research that improves the understanding of youth lives, cares for their wellbeing and works toward dismantling the systems that oppress them.
School of Nursing’s DNP Nurse-Midwifery Program receives full accreditation
It’s the first midwifery program in western Pennsylvania and the only DNP Midwifery program in Pennsylvania.
Department of Physical Therapy professor named a Gerontological Society of America fellow
It’s an acknowledgment of not only remarkable research, but also extraordinary dedication to the field of gerontology.
Professor earns $3 million grant to improve aphasia treatment
Will Evans and his team will develop and evaluate novel adaptive computer-based treatments to help improve the efficiency and long-term impact of language treatment.
2 Pitt professors named elite reviewers for Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
The recognition is awarded to peer reviewers for their demonstrated critical thinking skills, effective participation and the extraordinary quality of their contributions to the journal.
2 Pitt professors elected to AIMBE College of Fellows
The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) elected University of Pittsburgh faculty members Fabrisia Ambrosio and Ramakrishna Mukkamala to its College of Fellows. Ambrosio
Peggy Liu named a Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science
Liu’s research and teaching expertise is in consumer behavior, with a focus on work that increases the appeal of health activities in social contexts.
Alumnus Michael A. Lindsey named dean of New York University’s Silver School of Social Work
Lindsey’s research has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
Katz PhD candidate Theresa Kwon wins global competition for dissertation proposal
Theresa (Tess) Kwon, a PhD candidate in marketing at the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, is one of two joint winners worldwide in a Society for Consumer Psychology competition. Kwon was
School of Nursing launches Equity Design Thinking Educational Series
The new series will building knowledge, understanding and skills to ensure design justice.
Valerie Kinloch co-authored 'Where is the Justice: Engaged Pedagogies in Schools and Communities'
The book focuses on pedagogical practices that advance equity and encourage collaborations among stakeholders who are working to provide quality education within schools across the country.
Alejandro Hoberman earns the 2022 Top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Award
Hoberman is the first person ever to receive this award from the Clinical Research Forum on two separate occasions.
Leigh Patel elected to National Academy of Education
Patel will serve on expert study panels and will be a mentor for professional development fellowship programs.
Pitt Public Health will lead data coordination for a trial on a deadly condition common in preterm infants
The $5.5 million NHLBI-supported trial will evaluate treatment options for patent ductus arteriosus.
Rebecca Reed named 2022 Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science
Reed’s work focuses on biopsychosocial factors that contribute to healthy physical and cognitive aging.
Pitt chemistry professor earns 2021 Scialog Collaborative Innovation Awards
W. Seth Childers was part of two interdisciplinary teams that received the honor.
Terry Smith receives 2022 Distinguished Teaching of Art History Award
The award is presented to an individual who has been actively engaged in teaching art history for most of their career.
Nicole Scheff receives 2021 Award in Pain from the Rita Allen Foundation
This year’s Award in Pain Scholars will receive grants of $50,000 annually for up to three years to conduct innovative research on critical topics on the biological mechanisms of pain.
Appalachian Regional Commission awards School of Computing and Information $500,000
The Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative has awarded Pitt’s School of Computing and Information $500,000 for
3 Pitt advisors earned the inaugural Provost’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising
Awardees include Danielle Andrews-Brown, Karen Ricco and Devin N. Ulm.
