Community Impact
Nurses were honored at Pitt's annual Cameos of Caring gala
The awards celebrate the profession and recognize the work of nurses who make an impact every day in their local hospitals and communities.
Diego Chaves-Gnecco was recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics
The F. Edwards Rushton CATCH Award honors pediatricians who collaborate within their communities to increase children’s access to health care.
Cheryl Tingley received a Pitt-Bradford social work alumni award
Her nominator says Tingley “has raised the expectations of those she surrounds herself with to be informed and to make a difference.”
Lacey Heinsberg is the first student to receive the International Society of Nurses in Genetics President's Award
The Pitt predoctoral candidate was recognized for her service and dedication to the society as the inaugural student representative on its board of directors.
Mario Devine will be honored with a Senator John Heinz Law Enforcement Award
The Pitt Police officer is among 18 who will be recognized at the annual event.
The Office of Child Development won Pitt's 2017 UPSIDE Award
The School of Education program works to develop resources to improve the lives of children and families in key areas.
Alison Slinskey Legg was awarded an NSF grant to help steer underrepresented groups toward STEM education
The senior lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences will collaborate with 10 investigators from five Pitt schools.
Margaret Rosenzweig won the 2017 PNC Caring Award
The professor of nursing was selected for her involvement in the community and encouraging diversity in the health sciences.
Alumnus Carl Redwood is the Thomas Merton Center's New Person of the Year
The honor recognizes local social justice advocates who dedicate their lives to peace and justice in Pittsburgh.
Patricia Kroboth received Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania's 2017 Woman of Distinction Award
The School of Pharmacy dean was one of eight local women to be honored for their dedication to their field and community.

