Accolades & Honors
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A Pitt-affiliated medical school sent off its inaugural class
The Nazarbayev University School of Medicine in the Republic of Kazakhstan saw its first class graduate this spring.
Giannis Mpourmpakis earned a prestigious Grecian award
The Bodossaki Award is given every two years to the most outstanding scientist of Greek descent below the age of 40.
Renee J. Rogers was inducted as a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine
The assistant professor’s work includes research on the health benefits of physical activity, with an emphasis on research into practice.
Michael Pinsky was named an American Physiological Society Fellow
Michael Pinsky, professor of critical care medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, has been elevated to the rank of APS Fellow by the American Physiological Society. The fellowship is an honor
John Jakicic won an American College of Sports Medicine Citation Award
It’s the organization’s most prestigious honor.
2 Pitt affiliates were named AAAS Mass Media Science and Engineering fellows
Sebastian Alejandro Echeverri and Nikki Forrester are two of 26 selected for the competitive American Association for the Advancement of Science fellowship.
2 Pitt researchers earned an NSF grant to study Pittsburgh’s lead pipes
Emily Elliott and Sarah Haig will research the environmental effects of new anti-corrosion treatments.
9 Pitt people were named to the New Pittsburgh Courier’s Fab 40
The list recognizes African Americans under the age of 40 who make a positive difference in the Pittsburgh area through their fields of expertise.
Rob Rutenbar served on a White House academic roundtable
The senior vice chancellor for research spoke about Pitt’s aggressive work in quantum science.
Audrey J. Murrell to serve as acting dean of the University Honors College
Most recently associate dean of the College of Business Administration, her term begins June 17.
7 Pitt Athletics programs posted highest-ever multiyear Academic Progress Report scores
Baseball, football, men’s cross country, women’s basketball, women’s cross country, women’s tennis, and women’s track and field set or matched their highest NCAA APR score.
Panos Chrysanthis received an alumni honor from his alma mater
The University of Massachusetts recognized the professor of computer science for Outstanding Achievements in Education.
Victoria Hornyak was recognized as Geriatrics Teacher of the Year
She coordinates and serves as the primary instructor for courses related to patient management and geriatrics in Pitt’s Department of Physical Therapy.
John Kozar was named a Workplace Wellness Champion
“It’s about doing the right thing, creating awareness, trying to reach faculty, staff and students in as many ways as we can,” said the assistant vice chancellor of University benefits.
Ipsita Banerjee won the Swanson School’s Faculty Diversity Award
She is an associate professor in the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering.
Pitt was recognized as a Military Friendly School for an 8th consecutive year
The University’s Pittsburgh and Bradford campuses made the list.
Sam Dickerson received the Swanson School’s Outstanding Educator Award
The award includes a $2,000 grant, which will further enhance the assistant professor’s teaching.
A new Pitt award honored 5 outstanding community partnerships
The University’s first Senior Vice Chancellor for Engagement’s Partnerships of Distinction Awards were presented as part of the Community Engaged Scholarship Forum.
The Nationality Rooms Scholarships awarded record funding this year
The scholarships will support the study abroad research endeavors of 54 students.
HERL Director Rory Cooper joined the Hall of Inventors
He is the 28th inventor and first Pitt professor to receive a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office trading card and portrait.
