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Jean Truman was named Pitt-Bradford's assistant dean of academic affairs
The nursing faculty member will continue to teach as she focuses on academic assessment efforts.
Misti McKeehen and Kristen Maser Michaels were recognized for their community activism
They're listed among the top 20 up-and-comers under age 40 among Pittsburgh-area leaders and activists.
Jay Sukits was honored by CFA Society Pittsburgh
The Katz Graduate School of Business faculty member was honored for his efforts to expand financial literacy among college students.
Professor Studies Aneurysms, Mentors Students in STEM Fields
“One of the 100 Most Inspiring Women” in her field, Swanson School of Engineering professor Anne M. Robertson marries engineering and biology with advocacy for diversity in the sciences.
Paula Leslie was honored by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
She was awarded the Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Recent Clinical Achievement at the association's November convention.
Pitt Musicians Take Talents Abroad
As the cauldrons of traditional Roma goulash boiled at a picnic in a southeast Hungarian village, local keyboard players improvised new melodies.
Cybersecurity Experts Discuss Russian Hacking
Discussion ranged from early cybercriminals to how espionage has evolved to just how secure our iPhones are today
Juan Manfredi was elected to the Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters
The vice provost for undergraduate studies was selected for his accomplishments in the field of mathematics.
Pitt's John Wallace and Hashaam Jamil received Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Awards
Coro Pittsburgh recognized the Social of Social Work faculty member and undergraduate student in a Jan. 28 ceremony.
Idea Exchange Drives Community Engagement, Social Entrepreneurship
Vice Provost for Research Mark Redfern says "this is not something for just sociology and social work; this is something for the entire University to come together,” citing disciplines including
Reynolds Honored for Mental Health Work
The Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health is given by the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation to those whose contributions have made a profound and lasting impact in advancing the understanding
Former U.S. Attorney David J. Hickton Appointed Founding Director of Pitt Cyber Institute
Hickton’s work is expected to bring about new and innovative thinking on combating cybercrime within a dynamic digital landscape.
U.S. News Global Ranking Puts Pitt at No. 47 Again
Pitt held fast at No. 47 in the U.S. News and World Report 2017 Best Global Universities ranking and garnered a top 10 ranking among the best global universities for psychiatry and psychology, tying
Q&A: Africana Studies Chair Christel N. Temple
The new chair discusses the importance of literature and the future of Africana Studies at Pitt.
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
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.
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.
Pitt-Johnstown staff lauded for outstanding service
Two members of the Pitt-Johnstown staff have been recognized for outstanding service.
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
