Pitt-Johnstown is Pennsylvania’s first campus audubon cooperative sanctuary

Supervisor of Campus Grounds Dave Finney, who led the effort to obtain sanctuary designation, was recognized by Audubon for his environmental stewardship.

Pitt researchers push for a regional green infrastructure database

The Water Collaboratory paper proposes methods to comprehensively study stormwater management and green infrastructure projects underway throughout Allegheny County.

Anthony Delitto was appointed as a member of a national advisory council

The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences dean will serve on the National Advisory Council for Complementary and Integrative Health.

A new Pitt award honored 5 outstanding community partnerships

The University’s first Senior Vice Chancellor for Engagement’s Partnerships of Distinction Awards were presented as part of the Community Engaged Scholarship Forum.

Jamie Ducar earned a community partnership micro-credential

The director of community engagement demonstrated effective cultivation, facilitation and maintenance of high-quality partnerships with community organizations and representatives. 

Undergraduate Sam Ressin received an Udall Scholarship

The competitive national awards are presented for leadership, public service and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment.

Diego Chaves-Gnecco was named Pennsylvania Pediatrician of the Year

The associate professor was presented with the award by the state chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew received a Gateway Medical Society Lifetime Achievement Award

She is an adjunct professor an alumna of the School of Medicine.

Jeannette South-Paul was honored by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf

The Andrew W. Mathieson Professor and chair of the Department of Family Medicine served in the U.S. Army for 21 years.

Food Recovery Heroes won a state Zero Waste Excellence Award

The Pennsylvania Resources Council recognized the Pitt student group for its environmental leadership.