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51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s Lisa Nelson is the new co-director of the Collaboratory Against Hate
The associate professor in 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs will help advance the initiative’s goals to better understand and combat hatred based on prejudices.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ-Bradford faculty and staff earn President’s Awards
Joelle Warner, director of donor relations and stewardship, and Matt Kropf, associate professor of engineering technology, were honored for their work on the Duke building.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ professors’ work was acknowledged by the FDA commissioner
Robert Califf praised their approach to educating pharmacists on over-the-counter hearing aids.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ-Greensburg opened its first relaxation station
Students can use the space to unwind, thanks to 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Seed Project funding.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ-Johnstown educators are teaching and learning in Bolivia
Bethany McConnell developed a workshop for a school that has hosted student-teachers from 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s regional campuses for years.
2 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ women were recognized by the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh Business Times
The publication named Tracey Conti and Geovette Washington among 26 Women of Influence.
Christine McClure was named among 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh Ladies Who Lead
The senior research scientist in 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s School of Public Health is one of four the local Professional Women’s Network will celebrate.
Jamie Ducar was named to the Greater 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh Nonprofit Partnership Advisory Team
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s executive director of the engaged campus will help guide local nonprofits through sector challenges.
6 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ graduate students won NSF research fellowships
The students will receive an annual stipend and education allowance over three years.
Mary Crossley is 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Law’s new interim dean
The disability and health law scholar previously served as dean of the School of Law from 2005-2012.
Simone Brixius-Anderko earned a research award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
The assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences at 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ will research how fatty acid metabolism contributes to cancer progression.
3 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ-Greensburg student researchers won awards at a regional biology convention
The University’s TriBeta chapter also received an outstanding recognition.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ researchers received a Foundational Integrity Research award from Meta Platforms
The School of Computing and Information associate professor will study how conspiratorial content spreads.
Salah Al-Zaiti earned a Fulbright Scholar Award
The 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Nursing vice chair of research will travel to Jordan to advance his research in cardiovascular disease, biomedical informatics and machine learning.
David Waldeck earned a $7.5 million grant from the U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research
The professor in 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s Department of Chemistry will lead a team of researchers from seven universities.
D. Michael Elnicki was named editor-in-chief of the Journal of General Internal Medicine
The professor in 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s School of Medicine and two other editors will lead the journal for five years starting July 1.
Law alum Ted Black is Point Park University’s new SVP of institutional advancement and strategy
He will lead alumni affairs, marketing, external relations and more.
Graduate student Hebah Uddin published a YA novel
The doctoral student in 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s Department of English is better known to young readers as Karuna Riazi.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s HexAI lab earned a grant to address challenges in total joint arthroplasty research
The Oracle for Research award will fund a project that uses AI to improve diagnosis and treatment mechanisms.
4 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ students were named 2023 Critical Language scholars
The graduate and undergraduate students will work toward fluency in languages that are critical to U.S. national security and economic prosperity.
