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Damon Young, Gertrude Wade and Damar Hamlin were just a few of those portrayed at The Neighborhood Academy’s Night at the Museum event.

Liberty Ferda, Shannon Reed and Evgeni Trofimov are the 2026-27 recipients.

Kelsey Voltz-Poremba is also encouraging legible penmanship among local youth through the University’s Hope for Handwriting program.

A regional branch of the association created the award to recognize seasoned international education professionals whose leadership, mentorship and advocacy have elevated international education.

Senior social scientist Alexus Brown is among the 29 emerging leaders selected for the mentorship and professional development program.

The employees were recognized for innovation, mentorship, research support, student impact and service that strengthens the University community.

Warren Fass, associate professor of psychology, was honored for 45 years of service to the regional campus.

No matter how far she wandered, Kane, Pennsylvania (and McKean County, home to UPB) would always be Kate Kennedy's home

Since Bill Thompson Jr. graduated from Pitt in 1962, the Thompsons have used their Pitt education to serve their Blair County community as pharmacists.

The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center, driven by Pitt, helps professionals serve children and families with greater competence, compassion and consistency.