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Evan Facher is the inaugural associate dean for commercial translation in the School of Medicine
He’ll continue in his leadership roles at the Innovation Institute as well.
The Division of Student Affairs appointed two new directors focusing on inclusion and student involvement
Emiola J. Oriola is the director of belonging and inclusion, and DaVaughn Vincent-Bryan is the director of involvement and student unions.
Octavia Peck Palmer named president-elect of the American Association for Clinical Chemistry
The School of Medicine faculty member says she hopes to build public awareness of laboratory medicine and drive advancements that improve patient care.
Rory Cooper won the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers' Biomedical Engineering Award
Pitt's assistant vice chancellor for research for STEM-health sciences collaborations was recognized for his extensive contributions to wheelchair technology.
Donald Yealy has been named editor-in-chief of Annals of Emergency Medicine
Yealy has served on the board of the journal since 1997.
Shenay Jeffrey is the new director of the Office of PittServes
She previously served as outreach coordinator in the office.
Pitt announces the 2020 and 2021 Distinguished Alumni Fellows
This most prestigious alumni award recognizes those who have excelled personally and professionally while also exhibiting outstanding service to the University.
Karin Asher is Pitt’s inaugural assistant dean for student engagement and professional development
The longtime Career Center staffer will be focused on bringing cohesion to student success efforts at Pitt.
This Pitt student co-authored an engineering textbook
Recent graduate Samantha Wismer spent her years at Pitt going above and beyond to improve engineering education.
Pitt staff member selected for Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s Project Development and Evaluation Workshop
Honoree Laura Miller is associate director of the Office of Academic Career Development in the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences.
The Collaboratory Against Hate published its first white paper, ‘Research Needs for Countering Extremist Hate’
The authors identified challenges in combating extremist hate.
9 Pitt alumni graduate from Leadership Development Initiative
Participants in the Leadership Pittsburgh, Inc. program completed eight months of community engagement skill-building and engaged in networking opportunities and a regionally based enrichment project.
Pitt announces the 2022 Dickson Prize in Medicine winner
In addition to winning a medal and prize money, Stanford’s Carolyn Bertozzi, founder of the field of biorthoogonal chemistry, will present a special lecture at Pitt.
Heath Skinner is the new chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology
He assumes the role July 1.
Elizabeth Skidmore won the 2022 Women in Rehabilitation Science Award from the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
She is chair of Pitt’s Department of Occupational Therapy.
Pitt alumnus Tommie Shelby elected co-chair of the Pulitzer Prize Board
The philosopher, Africana studies scholar and professor at Harvard University will serve a three-year term.
University Club event celebrates Pittsburgh Public Schools’ top students
19 valedictorians and salutatorians from the district are headed to Pitt in the fall.
School of Dental Medicine students, faculty and staff help fight global hunger
They packed 16,000 meal kits at a Rise Against Hunger event in the Petersen Events Center.
Nancy Glazener taught a short course on gender to displaced Ukrainian students
She’s one of 12 U.S. professors working with the Flying University Courses for Ukrainian Students program.
Pitt once again ranked a top employer for new grads
Forbes recognized Pitt as one of the top 300 employers in America for new grads, spanning all industries, at No. 139.