Marla Ripoll was named interim dean of the School of Public and International Affairs

The professor of economics is a recognized leader in her field and a core faculty member in Pitt’s Center for Latin American Studies and Global Studies program.

Introducing Pitt’s latest Fulbright student finalists

Ten students and alumni, including the first-ever winner from Pitt-Greensburg, will teach and conduct research around the world.

Graduate student Ryan Lindner earned a Boren Award

The School of Public and International Affairs master’s student is using his fellowship to study Russian at the Novamova Language School in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Pitt’s All Angles program was featured in an Institute for Citizens and Scholars case study

The speaker and discussion series, designed for students and by students, was recognized as a prime example of promoting civic discourse on campus.

Carissa Slotterback is stepping down as dean of the School of Public and International Affairs

Slotterback, who led the launch of SPIA’s undergraduate program in public policy, is heading to Arizona State University, effective Aug. 3.

Pitt reaffirms its commitment to civic discourse with Civic Fluency Forum

The University community, alongside Citizens and Scholars, explored civic fluency, misinformation and finding common ground at an April event.

Pitt’s Center for Governance and Markets received a $2.7M grant to promote civil discourse

Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili will lead Pluralism360, a multi-university effort that will engage students online, in classrooms and through community partnerships.

5 Pitt people won Iris Marion Young Awards

Sabina Dietrick is the inaugural recipient of the recently renamed Laura Lovett Award for lifetime faculty achievement.

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.

Cecile Springer, former Pitt Alumni Association president, died at 94

Former PAA leader’s legacy at Pitt continues with the Cecile M. Springer Endowed Scholarship, a need-based scholarship for undergraduate students.