Goalkeeping for the Pitt women’s soccer team taught Ellie Breech the value of swift action. That same trait helped her save her father’s life.

He will also serve as assistant dean for online education, effective Aug. 15.

Ashawnti Buckner and Gabriella Lombardi were honored for their commitment to campus and community.

The investigative reporter was recognized for his reporting on Baltimore City Schools’ treatment of students with disabilities.

The March ceremony celebrated scholars for academics, perseverance and service.

Dean Adam Leibovich recognized those with 5, 10, 20, 25, 30, 40 and 50 years of service to the University.

Faculty, staff and students in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and the College of General Studies are invited to the monthly virtual sessions.

Brackenridge fellows get $4,000 stipends and weekly interdisciplinary networking to back their scholarly projects. 2023 winners hail from the Greensburg and Pittsburgh campuses.

Forty years after leaving Pitt for the NFL Draft, Jackson earned his diploma. “I’d put it up with the Super Bowl,” he said.

The recipients will travel to Croatia, Latvia, Montenegro and Tajikistan.