Be welcoming and engaged

A regional branch of the association created the award to recognize seasoned international education professionals whose leadership, mentorship and advocacy have elevated international education.

Senior social scientist Alexus Brown is among the 29 emerging leaders selected for the mentorship and professional development program.

The employees were recognized for innovation, mentorship, research support, student impact and service that strengthens the University community.

Warren Fass, associate professor of psychology, was honored for 45 years of service to the regional campus.

No matter how far she wandered, Kane, Pennsylvania — and McKean County, home to Pitt-Bradford — would always be Kate Kennedy's home.

Since Bill Thompson Jr. graduated from Pitt in 1962, the Thompsons have used their Pitt education to serve their Blair County community as pharmacists.

The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center, driven by Pitt, helps professionals serve children and families with greater competence, compassion and consistency.

From providing meals to expanding technology resources, alumnus and York County Libraries President Robert Lambert is ‘meeting people where they are.’

Pitt alumna Kristin Proto directs a two-location Chester County after-school hub —  one a former car repair shop, the other used to be a fire station — that reaches nearly 500 students each year.

The cost of living is up in Pennsylvania, but Sean Kelly is up for the challenge of finding housing solutions for those in need.