Community Impact
Gone Wild
Jennifer A. Koget (SOC WK ’97G) Named National Director for Veteran’s Health Administration
Jennifer A. Koget (SOC WK ’97G) has been named national director of social work, Fisher House & Family hospitality and intimate partner violence assistance programs in care management and social work within the Office of Patient Care Services in Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
She will lead the clinical practice of more than 17,000 social workers across VHA and provide leadership and oversight for the VA Fisher House and Temporary Lodging and Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Programs.
Pitt report: K-12 schools need to change for success in a post-pandemic world
Improving access to broadband and technology and creating personalized learning environments were some of the top recommendations noted in the report from Pitt’s Institute of Politics.
Pitt, UN: Lack of Women in Public Administration Threatens COVID-19 Recovery
What Now?
Breathe easy
Harold Rickenbacker (ENGR ’19G) manages clean air projects in the United States and abroad with the Environmental Defense Fund.
Big Picture
Pitt Redevelopment to Address Neighborhood Goals in Oakland
The University of Pittsburgh plans to add a grocery store and nonstudent housing at a key site connecting Central and South Oakland.
Toya Jones
Studying trauma and its impact.
Understanding the Pandemic’s Impact on Local Government
A new report issued by Pitt’s Institute of Politics recommends ways to improve the long-term sustainability, resiliency and preparedness of municipalities in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

