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The Collaboratory Against Hate published its first white paper, ‘Research Needs for Countering Extremist Hate’

The authors identified challenges in combating extremist hate.

  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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9 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ alumni graduate from Leadership Development Initiative

Participants in the Leadership 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh, Inc. program completed eight months of community engagement skill-building and engaged in networking opportunities and a regionally based enrichment project.

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51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ announces the 2022 Dickson Prize in Medicine winner

In addition to winning a medal and prize money, Stanford’s Carolyn Bertozzi, founder of the field of biorthoogonal chemistry, will present a special lecture at 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ.

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Heath Skinner is the new chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology

He assumes the role July 1.

  • School of Medicine
  • University News
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51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ alumnus Tommie Shelby elected co-chair of the Pulitzer Prize Board

The philosopher, Africana studies scholar and professor at Harvard University will serve a three-year term.

  • Alumni
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences

She is chair of 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s Department of Occupational Therapy.

  • Health and Wellness
  • School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
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University Club event celebrates 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh Public Schools’ top students

19 valedictorians and salutatorians from the district are headed to 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ in the fall.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Students
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School of Dental Medicine students, faculty and staff help fight global hunger

They packed 16,000 meal kits at a Rise Against Hunger event in the Petersen Events Center.

  • Community Impact
  • Global
  • School of Dental Medicine
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Nancy Glazener taught a short course on gender to displaced Ukrainian students

She’s one of 12 U.S. professors working with the Flying University Courses for Ukrainian Students program.

  • Ukraine
  • Global
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ once again ranked a top employer for new grads

Forbes recognized 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ as one of the top 300 employers in America for new grads, spanning all industries, at No. 139.

  • University News
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51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ announced a new coordinator of belonging and inclusion

Ali Hoefnagel brings more than a decade of LGBTQ advocacy and experience to the role.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Division of Student Affairs
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Michael J. Becich named interim co-director of the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh Supercomputing Center

N. John Cooper will also return to 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ to lead research computing.

  • University News
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51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ hosted the first regional HERS reception for women leaders

Nearly 60 women came together for the Higher Education Resource Services event this May.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • School of Education

Jamie Wincovitch, Melissa Kluchurosky, Diane Chabal and Jared Lanza are taking on new positions.

  • University News
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Diane Litman and LRDC collaborators were awarded an NSF grant

They will study how to integrate natural language processing into writing feedback and revision.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC)

The committee selected Rodakowski for her bold vision and demonstration of exceptional abilities to lead the department.

  • University News
  • School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
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Yael Schenker named an Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Fellow

She is a professor in the School of Medicine and director of the Palliative Research Center.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • School of Medicine

The project aims to break down barriers researchers face in getting access to national research resources.

  • Innovation and Research
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51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s School of Medicine combined white coat and pinning ceremonies for the first ‘COVID class’

The Class of 2024, who missed the traditional rite of passage during the pandemic, had garnered national attention even before they started classes.

  • Graduate and professional students
  • School of Medicine
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51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s director of undergraduate recruitment steps down

Lauren Wright, a three-time 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ graduate, changed the way the University recruits low-income, minority students.

  • Staff