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2 Pitt faculty are on the New Pittsburgh Courier’s 40 under 40 list
The publication will recognize Brooke Rawls and Lawrence Uradu at a May 2 ceremony for excellence among African American professionals in the region.
Norman Wolmark is honored by the American Surgical Association
The Pitt Medicine professor earned the Medallion for the Advancement of Surgical Care.
A team led by Stephen Y. Chan received an American Heart Association award
The researchers will study how inflammation affects heart and brain health.
Pitt scored a top 10 finish in its first National Bioethics Bowl
Eight undergraduates competed in the annual competition at Baylor University.
Chad Taylor is the new William S. Dietrich II Endowed Chair in Jazz Studies
The lauded composer, educator and drummer’s career includes appearances on more than 130 records.
Pitt undergraduates launched the Pittsburgh Interdisciplinary Mathematics Review
The inaugural issue includes voices from faculty, graduate researchers and undergraduate editors.
5 Pitt students earned Boren Awards to study language abroad
They will study critical languages around the world, from Senegal to Croatia.
Pitt’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute held a model Seder
The event was an interfaith and intergenerational gathering to learn about the ritual Jewish feast.
Pitt placed across all subjects in the 2024 QS World University Rankings
The Department of Philosophy remains ranked at No. 5 internationally.
Ruth Mostern is named World History Association vice president
The Pitt professor of history will also serve a two-year presidential term starting in 2026.
Pitt was awarded a second Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education STARS Gold rating
The designation reinforces Pitt’s commitment to sustainable solutions.
Doreen Hernández and Belkys Torres are the inaugural recipients of the Michele Reid-Vazquez Commitment to Community Award
Awardees exemplify a commitment to community, a dedication to truth and a relentless pursuit of an equitable future for all.
Pitt-Bradford psychology researchers presented findings on how prejudice impacts students
A student and professor shared the results of their study at the Eastern Psychological Association annual meeting.
8 Pitt students were named to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
The prestigious program supports outstanding students pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in more than 100 STEM fields.
Pitt researchers will travel to East Palestine to study the health effects of chemical exposures
Two National Institutes of Health grants will support studies on the train derailment that spilled hazardous materials into the Ohio community last February.
Michael Deem earned a fellowship to develop a new undergraduate course
The associate professor will work to create a class, Public Health and Human Flourishing, which will be offered beginning in 2025.
Todd J. Clark was appointed head of Widener's Delaware Law School
As dean, he is making a case for achievement, inclusion and excellence.
Pitt Medicine researchers created a tool to help patients make informed decisions about sterilization
Developed by Sonya Borrero and CONVERGE, the web-based decision aid is available in English and Spanish.
2 Dietrich School faculty earned ACLS Fellowships
Dela Kuma and Kaliane Ung will conduct their research projects over the next year.
5 undergraduates will represent Pitt at the 2024 ACC Meeting of the Minds
The annual conference showcases diverse research across the member institutions.
