Faculty
Lara Putnam was cited in the New Mexico Attorney General’s lawsuit against Meta
The professor of history’s article on online child sexual abuse and exploitation is part of demonstrating “flaws in Facebook’s design.”
Jim Coleman’s book was honored by the American Association of Teachers of Italian
His exploration of Renaissance practices of improvisation and oral poetry, “A Sudden Frenzy,” won the organization’s First Book Prize.
2 Pitt Law professors were elected Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
John Linarelli and Christian Powell Sundquist join a prestigious group — no more than 1% of licensed attorneys with outstanding dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession.
Jacqueline Ellison’s research was published in Health Affairs
Her study on contraceptive use among Medicaid enrollees could have major health implications for people with disabilities.
Pitt received a seed grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
The University will use the $250,000 award to advance diverse, equitable STEM doctoral programs.
Anthony Grace was awarded a continuation of his National Institutes of Health grant
The Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience is studying adolescent stress as a risk factor for major mental disorders.
Pitt researchers, submit a letter of intent for the Manners Awards by March 4
The University Center for Social and Urban Research will award up to $20,000 to two interdisciplinary research projects.
Innovation in Education Awards submissions are open through Feb. 16
Winning projects will explore ideas that focus on experiential or active learning to support an equitable and inclusive learning environment or technology-enhanced learning.
Amir Alavi received a National Institutes of Health Trailblazer R21 Award
The assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering will continue his research on metamaterial orthopaedic implants.
5 Pitt faculty were selected for the 2024 ACC Academic Leaders Network cohort
The program gives campus leaders the chance to deepen their understanding of higher education administration.

