Global
Ervin Dyer received a Pulitzer Center international reporting grant
Pitt Magazine’s senior editor will use the grant to report from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on an emerging and innovative urban church and its pastor.
A recent forum focused on Pittsburgh as a leader in advancing UN sustainable development goals
Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Ann E. Cudd participated in a forum with regional leaders to share accomplishments and commitments to help improve our part of the planet.
Pitt’s Hesselbein Global Academy celebrated its 11th year
The event gathered 42 delegates from 12 countries and 11 U.S. states for an intensive learning and civic engagement experience at the University of Pittsburgh.
Maureen Porter received the David Portlock Outstanding International Educator Award
The associate professor was honored by the Pennsylvania Council of International Education.
Pitt Education will serve as home to the Comparative and International Education Society
The society organizes and provides conferences, publications, professional networking and research support for members from members 1,000 universities, research institutes and other organizations.
Pitt alumna Kakenya Ntaiya was recognized as an emerging leader by the Obama Foundation
With her PhD from the School of Education, Ntaiya founded a nonprofit organization that provides education, mentoring and health and leadership training for girls of her native Kenyan community.
Oscar E. Swan received an award from the president of Poland
The Slavic Languages and Literatures professor was honored with the the Officer’s Cross of the Order of Merit.
A Pitt-affiliated medical school sent off its inaugural class
The Nazarbayev University School of Medicine in the Republic of Kazakhstan saw its first class graduate this spring.
Giannis Mpourmpakis earned a prestigious Grecian award
The Bodossaki Award is given every two years to the most outstanding scientist of Greek descent below the age of 40.
Pitt will dedicate a Philippine Nationality Room
The June 9 ceremony will be followed by a cultural festival with music, dancing and food.