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Q&A: Africana Studies Chair Christel N. Temple
The new chair discusses the importance of literature and the future of Africana Studies at Pitt.
Kellie Kane was promoted to director of admissions
Kellie Kane, director of operations and strategic planning in the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, has been promoted to director of admissions.
Over-punishing Kids for Minor Infractions Sets Them on Wrong Path, Prof Says
Professor James Huguley outlined the cause and the remedy for schools over-punishing kids for relatively minor infractions in the Center for Race and Social Problems December lecture titled “Just
Lauren Russell Wins 2017 Creative Writing Award from the National Endowment for the Arts
She plans to further develop a hybrid work of poems, lyrical essays, images and family documents.
Understanding Why We Should Exercise
We all know that physical activity is good for our overall well-being. Yet, scientists have never determined exactly why that is. The University of Pittsburgh has been chosen by the National
New Institute for Cyber Law, Policy and Security Positions Pitt as Leader in Cyber Fields
The new institute, headed by former United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania David J. Hickton, aims to build on Pitt’s existing strengths in the area of cybersecurity and will
Pitt to Lead National Trauma Research Network
The Schools of the Health Sciences have been awarded a U.S. Department of Defense contract that could lead to $90 million in research over the next decade to improve trauma care for both civilians and
Jeremy Weber was selected to serve on the National Academy of Sciences Committee on National Statistics
The assistant professor in Pitt's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs review, assess, and make recommendations for collecting data and reporting information.
Sharing the Wealth
Two Pitt professors help to set up a research methods library in Alexandria, Egypt, by coordinating the collection and shipment of 6,700 statistics books.
Pitt-Johnstown staff lauded for outstanding service
Two members of the Pitt-Johnstown staff have been recognized for outstanding service.
New Dean Chosen for School of Education
Valerie Kinloch, professor of literacy studies and the associate dean of diversity, inclusion and community engagement in Ohio State’s College of Education and Human Ecology, has been named the Renée
3 Learning Research and Development Center graduate students were awarded University research grants
Each will receive support from the University Research Council Research in Diversity program for their studies.
Janet Freburger joined Pitt's Department of Physical Therapy
An expert in musculoskeletal care and functional status measurement, she has been first or senior author on more than 75 peer-reviewed publications.
Richard Harsen has been named chief of police at Pitt-Bradford
He succeeds Dan Songer, who retired after 20 years of service.
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Pitt-Greensburg named its 2016 President’s Distinguished Service Awards for Staff winners
Pitt-Greensburg President’s Distinguished Service Awards for Staff were awarded to Valerie Kubenko and Stacy Netzel.
John C. Weidman was honored by the government of Mongolia
The School of Education faculty member received an Exemplary Educator Award.
William Wagner was named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
The professor of surgery, bioengineering and chemical engineering holds 17 patents and more than 40 invention disclosures.
University Library System announces new director
Kornelia Tancheva, associate university librarian for research and learning services at Cornell University Library, will be Pitt’s Hillman University Librarian and director of the University Library
Raman Venkataramanan received a Distinguished Scientist Award
The Pitt faculty member was recognized by the American Association of Indian Pharmaceutical Scientists.
