Accolades & Honors
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Christine McClure received a Distinguished Alumni Award from Point Park University
A two-time graduate of the university, McClure is an expert on qualitative and community-engaged research.
Pitt-Greensburg honored 3 alumni at its Blue and Gold Celebration
Dominick Domasky, Melissa Davis and Jamal Woodson are this year’s winners.
2 Pitt Law students took part in a national Jewish graduate student summit in DC
Cooper Feiner and Amallia Rascoe joined the invitation-only Miller Family Partners Summit, an annual convention of Jewish graduate student leaders.
Clark Chilson published a book about being nonreligious in Japan
The Dietrich School associate professor’s book explores depictions of religion in the country’s media and popular culture.
3 Pitt alumni earned 2025 C-Suite Awards
Pittsburgh Business Times recognized Jamie McMahon, Ken Gormley and Chronis Manolis as top executives on its annual list.
7 Pitt faculty earned Dr. Larry E. Davis Awards
They will be celebrated for achievements in leadership, mentoring, research and community engagement at a Nov. 6 dinner.
5 Pitt people are on City & State PA’s 40 in Their Forties list
The annual list spotlights people making an impact across the commonwealth.
Caitlin Bruce won a National Communication Association book award
“Voices in Aerosol” earned the Winans-Wichelns Award, among the organization’s highest honors.
A Pitt student group earned American Chemical Society honors
The University’s ACS Student Affiliates group was recognized as an outstanding student community and picked up the society’s Green Chemistry Award.
2 Pitt people were named Larry’s Hometown Heroes by KDKA
Homewood CEC Director Vernard Alexander and alumna Lynn Banaszak were honored for their contributions to Pittsburgh communities.
The Frederick Honors College’s undergraduate journal won national recognition
The Pittsburgh Undergraduate Review earned second place in the National Collegiate Honors Council’s Honors Publication Contest.
Michael Davila was named executive associate dean and chief wellness officer
He will oversee Campus Recreation, Student Health Services, the Office of Financial Wellness and other units critical to advancing Pitt’s comprehensive approach to student wellness.
Pitt’s University Child Development Center launched a Little Free Library
The free book-exchange box, designed by preschool students, will expand book access in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood.
Pitt-Johnstown was recognized by Audubon International
The campus retained its certified sanctuary designation, which it first received in 2019.
Pitt hosted its first quantum summer camp for local high schoolers
Professors and undergraduates within the University’s Learning Research and Development Center designed the camp with support from Pitt Cyber.
Brad Dicianno was named a community hero
A Pittsburgh organization recognized the School of Medicine professor for his work supporting people with spina bifida.
Alumnus Chris Papst wrote a book based on his Emmy-winning reporting
“Failure Factory” builds on his eight-year investigation into Baltimore City Public Schools for WBFF.
George Reid Andrews was honored by the Conference on Latin American History
The Distinguished Professor Emeritus earned the organization’s Distinguished Service Award.
Nominations for the Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards are open
Recommend a faculty member for the honors in teaching, research and public service through Oct. 10.
A Pitt project will host 3 visiting artists in September
Meet Venazir Martinez, Musa 71 and Harry Bones at free events hosted through Sept. 15.
