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Chance Wideman was named director of new student programs
Chance Wideman will assume the role of director of New Student Programs, effective Aug. 9.
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Jessica Ghilani won a grant to create free materials for public speaking Ccourse
The associate professor of communication at Pitt-Greensburg is among the recipients of Pennsylvania's Grants for Open and Affordable Learning award.
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Erica Owen was named associate dean of Pitt's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
In her new position, the specialist in international political economy who has been on the school's faculty since 2018, will serve as its chief academic officer.
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Rory Cooper to Serve on Paralympic Committee
Rory Cooper will serve on the International Paralympic Committee Science and Research Working Group and the VISTA 2021 Scientific Committee. Cooper is a distinguished professor, as well as the
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Laura Kingsley won a Future of the Field Award
The senior associate director in Pitt's Office of Sponsored Programs was recognized by the Society of Research Administrators International.
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Pitt was ranked a top employer for new grads
Forbes ranked the University at No. 9 in the nation among education employers.
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Andrea Hergenroeder to Direct Pitt Interprofessional Center for Health Careers
Andrea Hergenroeder, director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and an associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy in Pitt’s School of School of Health and Rehabilitation