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The Petroleum History Institute named an award for a retired Pitt-Johnstown professor
William R. Brice was a professor of geology and planetary science at the regional campus for 34 years.
Pitt hired two new student experience leaders
The Division of Student Affairs named Lorraine Craven as assistant dean for student experience and Jayne Pizzuto as director of new student programs.
Aurora Sharrard was named to City & State PA's Energy and Environment Power 100 list
The publication honored Pitt's executive director of sustainability for her contributions and influence in energy and environment maters within Pennsylvania.
A Pitt Momentum Funds grant is supporting research on land stewardship in Maui
Two Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences professors’ studies of culture, history and climate change on the island are more relevant than ever after the fatal wildfire.
Sophia Choukas-Bradley served on a panel that made recommendations for adolescent social media use
The guidelines from the American Psychological Association panel were endorsed by the surgeon general.
The American Medical Association is funding blood pressure measurement education at Pitt
The Hub will also host screening and flu shot events in conjunction with the training this fall.
'Pitt to the Point' earned 3 Emmy Award nominations
An alumna was also nominated for her work with Pittsburgh’s CBS outlet.
2 Pitt students earned Voyager Scholarships
The scholarship will support juniors Erin Lancaster and Anjolaoluwa Oludayo in meaningful travel experiences that advance social change.
After living in cities across the US, this alum is ready to invest in his hometown
Since graduating from Pitt in 1980, David Motley has amassed quite a career as a venture capitalist, real estate developer and corporate executive.
Forbes named Pitt a 2023 Best-In-State Employer
They surveyed 70,000 workers across the U.S. to determine who made the cut.
Theresa Kaijage used her social work skills to trail blaze HIV/AIDS support systems in Tanzania
With degrees from Pitt's School of Social Work and School of Public Health, she pioneered one of Tanzania's first and longest-serving HIV clinics.
Abby Overacre-Delgoffe earned an award from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Her project, which won her the New Innovator honor, could pave the way for new therapies to improve cancer outcomes.
Pitt’s Water Collaboratory issued report cards for Allegheny County water systems
The researchers hope their grades will help break down lack of transparency, fragmentation and other barriers to clean water.
Pitt’s School of Nursing was recognized as a breastfeeding friendly place
Each year, Allegheny County recognizes workplaces and public spaces that make the extra effort to support breastfeeding in the community.
Christine McClure earned an award from Strong Women Strong Girls
The School of Public Health senior research scientist was recognized for mentoring women in higher education.
3 Pitt alumni were sworn-in to the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Next Generation Engagement
The new commission will focus on the needs of Pennsylvanians ages 16-26 years old.
Pitt’s Association for Women in Mathematics won an award for scientific excellence
The student chapter was recognized for its seminar series and mentoring program.
A Pitt alumna was selected for the Obama Foundation Leaders USA program
Rosamaria Cristello (GSPIA ’17), founder of the Latino Community Center in Pittsburgh, will represent Pennsylvania in the inaugural class.
Bruce Childers graduated from Leadership Pittsburgh
The dean of Pitt’s School of Computing and Information spent 10 months examining challenges and assessing solutions for Western Pennsylvania.
Pitt Education students and alumni volunteered at a camp for children affected by cancer
An alumna, Abby Ziegler, also developed this year’s Camp Clubhouse programming.
