Accolades & Honors
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Elizabeth Votruba-Drzal is the new director of 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s Learning Research and Development Center
The Department of Psychology chair has extensively studied the impact of socioeconomic inequality on human development during her two decades at the University.
Gina Bleck was named a trailblazer by City & State PA
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ alumni Paul Becker, Jon O’Brien and Rosanna Smithnosky were also recognized.
Frank Wilson was named interim associate dean of 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ-Greensburg’s David C. Frederick Honors College
The campus’ assistant dean for academic affairs has played a crucial role in shaping honors education there.
Dean Marnie Oakley was recognized as a trailblazer by City & State PA
The School of Dental Medicine leader is among the most dynamic leaders in Pennsylvania’s health care industry.
Leslie B. Vosshall won 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Medicine’s prestigious Dickson Prize
Hear her lecture on why mosquitos are attracted to humans on Sept. 27.
Jie Liu became the Aging Institute’s director of scientific operations
She has been essential to day-to-day operations, all while still conducting groundbreaking research, since she joined the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ center in 2017.
More than 20 people joined 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s first Survivor Support Network cohort
The Prevention at 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ program trains faculty, staff and students in different topics related to supporting people who have experienced sexual trauma.
Michael Munin earned an American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine research award
The professor was honored for his work on joint replacement surgery and voice disorders.
2 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ graduate students were named public health ambassadors
Jaia Gallegos and Prathiksha Sivakumar will serve on the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health cohort through the academic year.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ-Bradford was honored for supporting transfer students
The campus is among 200 colleges and universities named to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s Transfer Honor Roll.
3 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ honors students presented at a Justice and Equity Honors Network gathering
Cole Belling, Meghana Dodda, and Gabriella Garvin presented their Racial Equity Awareness Database and engaged in dialogue around advancing racial equity.
The 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh Supercomputing Center earned an NSF award to enhance its AI research capacity
The $4.9 million grant will fund an upgrade to the center’s flagship Bridges-2 supercomputer.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ-Bradford earned its 5th Exercise is Medicine gold designation
The American College of Sports Medicine initiative has recognized the regional campus every year since 2018.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ-Bradford sponsored the World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference
Faculty and staff also attended and volunteered at the event, which was hosted by the Seneca Nation of Indians in Niagara Falls.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ will host the journal JCI Insight for the next 5 years
A team of physician-scientists led by Oliver Eickelberg will serve as the editorial board for the American Society for Clinical Investigation publication.
Jessica Ghilani presented to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
The 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ-Greensburg professor is a well-regarded expert on misinformation and disinformation.
3 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ leaders were named 2024 Men of Excellence
Shawn Ellies, Mark Henderson and Robert Hill will be honored by the New 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh Courier on Sept. 13.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ-Bradford has been a College of Distinction for a decade
It’s the campuses 10th consecutive recognition for its efforts to help students learn, grow and succeed.
Who is: Neilesh Vinjamuri, 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ alum and 'Jeopardy!' champion?
The Swanson School of Engineering graduate took home $56,009 over a three-day winning streak.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Education alumni volunteered at a day camp for children impacted by cancer
Adjunct Assistant Professor Denise Esposto (EDUC ’77, ’81G, ’23G) serves at Camp Clubhouse each year.
