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Pitt researchers received a Foundational Integrity Research award from Meta Platforms
The School of Computing and Information associate professor will study how conspiratorial content spreads.
Salah Al-Zaiti earned a Fulbright Scholar Award
The Pitt Nursing vice chair of research will travel to Jordan to advance his research in cardiovascular disease, biomedical informatics and machine learning.
David Waldeck earned a $7.5 million grant from the U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research
The professor in Pitt’s Department of Chemistry will lead a team of researchers from seven universities.
D. Michael Elnicki was named editor-in-chief of the Journal of General Internal Medicine
The professor in Pitt’s School of Medicine and two other editors will lead the journal for five years starting July 1.
Law alum Ted Black is Point Park University’s new SVP of institutional advancement and strategy
He will lead alumni affairs, marketing, external relations and more.
Graduate student Hebah Uddin published a YA novel
The doctoral student in Pitt’s Department of English is better known to young readers as Karuna Riazi.
Pitt’s HexAI lab earned a grant to address challenges in total joint arthroplasty research
The Oracle for Research award will fund a project that uses AI to improve diagnosis and treatment mechanisms.
Pitt researchers earned an EPA grant to study the health impacts of increased rainfall
The project, which earned $1.3 million in funding, will analyze the climate change phenomenon’s impact among residents of two low-income Black neighborhoods in Pittsburgh.
4 Pitt students were named 2023 Critical Language scholars
The graduate and undergraduate students will work toward fluency in languages that are critical to U.S. national security and economic prosperity.
Lydia Grmai was selected for the NIH MOSAIC program
The award, which aims to enhance diversity in the biomedical research workforce, will fund her career development and research for up to five years.
Pitt-Bradford was named a Top 10 Military Friendly school
It’s the 13th consecutive year that Viqtory Media has recognized the campus for providing opportunities for veterans.
Michael Baker was awarded a Gates Cambridge Scholarship
The Pitt undergraduate will pursue his Master of Philosophy degree at the University of Cambridge in England.
Gina Bleck is vice chancellor for planning, design and construction
The architect will lead a new office within Pitt’s Business and Operations.
Jason Togyer co-authored a book about local journalism
Reporting by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’s communications manager helps to recount and shed new light on the events of 2020 in “American Deadline.”
David Hickton is a senior advisor for the Center for Strategic and International Studies
The Pitt Cyber founding director will provide his expertise to the think tank’s Strategic Technologies Program.
Celiwe Jones joined Pitt’s CECs as workforce development career counselor
The School of Social Work alumna will work with both community engagement centers to discuss career journeys and share University employment opportunities.
Pitt Law alumnus Todd Clark is the new dean of Delaware Law School
The professor and expert in topics ranging from corporate governance to hip-hop law will lead the historic Widener University program.
Three Pitt leaders were named to a higher education Power 100 list
City & State PA recognized Patrick Gallagher, Valerie Kinloch and Anantha Shekhar in its ranking of local leaders.
Yvette Conley was named associate dean for research and scholarship for Pitt Nursing
The nationally recognized molecular genetics researcher called the position her “dream role.”
Undergraduate student Vidya Surti joined the Allegheny Regional Asset District citizen advisory board
The junior in Pitt’s David C. Frederick Honors College will help inform spending for libraries, parks and more.
