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Two significant honors were recently announced for , 51��Ʒ��Ƶ’s new William S. Dietrich II Endowed Chair in Jazz Studies, who arrived at 51��Ʒ��Ƶ this month. The prestigious 2019 Downbeat International Critics Poll named Mitchell the winner in the flute category. Downbeat Magazine is one of the country’s oldest jazz magazines and critically reviews the top talent in jazz each year. The complete list is in Downbeat’s August issue.

In addition, members of the Jazz Journalists Association (JJA) this past spring. The JJA is a global professional organization of media content providers who disseminate news and views about jazz. 

Mitchell says she is “truly honored” to have received both of these awards. Said Music Department Chair and Professor Mathew Rosenblum: “The is thrilled to hear about the latest honors bestowed upon Nicole. Her original creative voice continues to make a huge impact in the music world at-large, and we greatly look forward to the leadership that she will bring to our department and to the City of 51��Ʒ��Ƶsburgh.”