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Pitt Cyber Director David Hickton leads election security commission
Commissioners will examine cybersecurity issues surrounding voting machines and voter registration information as well as the resiliency of Pennsylvania’s electoral system following a potential breach
HIV Prevention and Care Project marks a quarter century of work
The project has helped Pennsylvania set the national standard for integrated HIV planning.
A GSPIA alumna was named a nonprofit leader in social work
Sharon L. McDaniel is the president and CEO of A Second Chance, Inc., a licensed foster care agency that meets the unique needs of kinship families in Allegheny and Philadelphia counties.
Walt Stoy received the James O. Page/JEMS Leadership Award
The professor created Pitt's bachelor's degree program in emergency medicine in 1988.
Raymond M. Davis and several Pitt Alumni are among Pittsburgh's philanthropy up-and-comers
The Incline's list recognized 17 individuals under age 40 who are making a difference in Pittsburgh.
Associate Dean Minking Chyu was presented with a distinguished service professor medallion
University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Patrick Gallagher and Provost Patricia E. Beeson recently presented the Swanson School of Engineering's Minking Chyu with a medallion recognizing his appointment as
H. Richard Milner IV was named to Education Week's annual scholar ranking
The Helen Faison Endowed Chair of Urban Education was included in the 2018 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings.
Pitt aids mothers in Nicaragua with successful event
Volunteers from across the University teamed up to support quality health care and nutrition in the country.
Here are the 2017 Iris Marion Young Award for Community Engagement winners
The award annually recognizes Pitt faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and staff members for their work to advance social causes in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Misti McKeehen and Kristen Maser Michaels were recognized for their community activism
They're listed among the top 20 up-and-comers under age 40 among Pittsburgh-area leaders and activists.
