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A Pitt postdoc won a US Department of Agriculture grant
Grete Gansauer received $188K from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to study rural communities.
Introducing the University Center for International Studies’ interim co-directors
Longtime staff members Allyson Delnore and Jeff Whitehead will lead UCIS and Pitt Global, respectively.
2 Pitt historians were featured in an Emmy-winning documentary
You can see Alonna Carter-Donaldson and Laurence Glasco in WQED’s ‘Pittsburgh and the Great Migration.’
Alumnus Chris Papst won a national Emmy Award
The investigative reporter was recognized for his reporting on Baltimore City Schools’ treatment of students with disabilities.
Chengcheng Huang won an NSF CAREER Award
The mathematical biologist will study neural activity and anatomy to provide a new understanding of communications in the brain.
14 Pitt people were named to Pittsburgh Magazine’s 40 under 40 list
Faculty and staff honorees include Carrie Benson, Leonard Weiss, Orquidia Torres and Eloho Ufomata.
Tasha Alston’s new book brings Black fatherhood into focus
The School of Medicine assistant professor covers how this group has historically exhibited resilience regarding their health, parenting and communities.
Ian Flynn’s research on Mars’ lava buildup was highlighted by the journal Icarus
The study validated findings of spatter cones by comparing the extraterrestrial structures to the aftermath of an Earth volcano.
Pitt earned an 8th consecutive Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
The University is among 90 nationwide recognized for an outstanding commitment to equity and inclusion.
2 Pitt faculty published a book on nursing ethics
The collection of essays co-edited by Michael Deem and Jennifer Lingler is available from Oxford University Press.
Pitt passport fairs have helped nearly 200 students over 2 years
Pitt Global Experiences has partnered with the U.S. Postal Service to empower students to obtain the important document.
Kathryn Schmitz was honored by the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition
The visiting professor in the School of Medicine is a Lifetime Impact Award recipient.
Geovette Washington is a 2024 Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania
The senior vice chancellor and chief legal officer is among 11 inductees.
Pitt undergrad Dylan Fearing earned a Congressional Award
He completed 200 volunteer hours over the past year to earn the Silver Medal.
2 Pitt graduate students are finalists in the Collegiate Inventors Competition
Patrick Dunn and Alireza Mohammadzadeh, both studying in the Swanson School of Engineering, will compete in the finals with their innovation, AgriNUE.
Jay Tan received a Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award
With funding from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, the School of Medicine assistant professor will study how our cells repair one of their key components.
A Pitt medical student won the West Virginia Governor’s Service Award
Daniel Pan dedicated time to mentor high school students with an interest in STEM at Morgantown High School.
7 Pitt faculty won Black Excellence in the Academy awards
The annual Office of the Provost honors recognize outstanding achievements, contributions and leadership.
Andrey Parkhitko will use a new National Institute on Aging grant to study the methionine cycle
Studying this pathway may reveal how nutrient sensing is related to the signs of aging.
Cuilan Liu published a new book on religion and law in China
The Oxford University Press publication examines a long-overlooked campaign for Buddhist monks and nuns to receive legal exemptions.
