Faculty
3 Pitt professors were named American Association for the Advancement of Science fellows
Among this year's 396 honored researchers are Karen M. Arndt, Rory Cooper and Chandralakha Singh.
Franklin Toker was promoted to distinguished professor
The Department of History of Art and Architecture faculty member received the distinction for “extraordinary, internationally recognized scholarly attainment.”
Yolanda Covington-Ward was recognized by the Association for Africanist Anthropology
The associate professor of Africana studies has been honored with the 2017 Elliot P. Skinner Book Award.
Shilpa Sant was named a Young Innovator by Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering
The assistant professor in the School of Pharmacy is featured in the publication's October 2017 issue.
Lindsay C. Page was awarded a postdoctoral education fellowship
The assistant professor of research methodology won a 2017 NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship from the National Academy of Education.
Kenyon Bonner will be honored for leadership by his alma mater
The award recognizes outstanding alumni and students who attain a high level of achievement and exemplify spirit and leadership qualities.
William Wagner was named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
The professor of surgery, bioengineering and chemical engineering holds 17 patents and more than 40 invention disclosures.
Geovette Washington was named senior vice chancellor and chief legal officer
In this capacity, she will also serve as an officer of the University.