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Chess Ace Makes Her Next Move
The 18-year-old founder, president and CEO of The Queen’s Gambit Chess Institute, Ashley Priore, is coming to Pitt as an English major this fall, bringing with her the message that the skills of the
Pitt's Innovation Institute is recognized at the Deshpande Symposium
The Deshpande Symposium Awards recognize outstanding accomplishments in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship on college campuses.
David Vorp is recognized as a Fellow of the American Heart Association
It signifies his innovative and sustained contributions to the fields of arteriosclerosis, thrombosis and vascular biology.
This alumnus brings award-winning poetry to the classroom, reflects on race and justice
Cameron Barnett’s first book of poetry gained national attention and awards. Today, he’s a teacher at Fanny Edel Falk Laboratory School — the same place where he first dreamed of becoming a writer.
Pitt Education faculty are awarded federal funds for urban special education doctoral program
The grant, which totals more than $1 million, will operate the program as a collaboration between Pitt’s Special Education Program and the Center for Urban Education.
Father-son mathematics team tackles cryptocurrencies and stock market vulnerabilities
The most exciting professional collaboration in Gunduz Caginalp’s 34-year career at Pitt came in 2018, when he published a paper co-authored with his 24-year old son and Department of Mathematics
Steven Belle is named a Society for Clinical Trials fellow
The co-director of Pitt's Epidemiology Data Center was recognized for his outstanding leadership of data coordination for several multicenter studies.
8 Boren awardees set a new record for Pitt
The study abroad awards enable their recipients to further their studies of “languages and cultures most critical to our nation’s security.”
Aurora Sharrard is appointed Pitt's first-ever director of sustainability
The University's newly established Office of Sustainability will coordinate its many sustainability initiatives, foster collaboration and monitor progress toward the bold goals outlined in the Pitt
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education gives Pitt a STARS Silver rating
Pitt’s rating was based on its achievements in five overall areas: academics, engagement, operations, planning and administration and innovation and leadership.
Pittwire Celebrates an Award-winning Year
In its first year, Pittwire brought national and international exposure to the work done at Pitt, with stories that inspired and resonated with the public — and Pittwire itself garnered several
Catherine Palmer is named American Academy of Audiology president-elect
The associate professor in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences will serve a three-year term.
New dean for School of Social Work announced
Elizabeth M.Z. Farmer, who is a professor and associate dean for research at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Social Work, will begin her deanship on Aug. 1.
Steven Little is honored with Controlled Release Society Young Investigator Award
The honor annually recognizes one individual in the world, 40 years of age or younger, for outstanding contributions in the science of controlled release.
2 Pitt researchers are awarded Provost’s Integrative Social-Science Research Initiative
Melanie Hughes and Müge Finkel co-direct Pitt's Gender Inequality Research Lab.
Advocates Emphasize Importance of State Funding at Pitt Day in Harrisburg
As state legislators begin working to pass a budget by June 30, students, alumni, faculty and staff journeyed from Oakland to Harrisburg to call for predictable and adequate funding for Pitt.
New Institute Aims for Global Leadership in Computer Modeling and Simulation
The Modeling and Managing Complicated Systems Institute will use artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze massive data sets, helping to find new solutions to national security
Faculty, staff and alumnae are named Girl Scouts Women of Distinction
The recipients were recognized at a May 18 luncheon.
Alumnus Andy Rhodes is named chief information officer at UNICEF USA
He is responsible for the organization's technology and digital and data strategy.
Keisha N. Blain is appointed to a distinguished lecturer program
The Organization of American Historians program sends speakers to college campuses, student conferences, museum events and more.
