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Inspiring Global Minds: The Governor’s School for Global and International Studies Returns to Pitt
This summer, the Governor’s School for Global and International Studies returned to the University of Pittsburgh’s main campus for a unique program that explores the world’s interconnectedness through an immersive four-week curriculum.
3 Pitt faculty have been named Fulbright scholars
Three University of Pittsburgh faculty members have received Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Awards from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
From Global Insights to Local Impact: How The Global Health Certificate Shaped My Pittsburgh Experience
Vidya Surti, a 2024 graduate of Pitt and recipient of a Global Health certificate, was recently honored on the Pittsburgh Business Times 30 Under 30 list. In this piece, she reflects on her time at Pitt, the experiences that shaped her passion for global health, and how they continue to influence her career. Read on to learn more about her journey!
Alumnus Alex-Jaden Peart won a Fulbright Austria US Teaching Assistantship
Peart, an ESC and GSC alumnus, has won a Fulbright Austria U.S. Teaching Assistantship (USTA). Since 1962, the country’s Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research has awarded recent U.S. college and university graduates interested in teaching English in Austria.
Alumna Jasmine Al Rasheed won a German Academic Exchange Service graduate fellowship
Jasmine Al Rasheed, who received a Bachelor of Philosophy in International and Area Studies from the Global Studies Center in 2023, will use the award to fund her master’s degree in global health from a joint program between two German schools: Humboldt University of Berlin and Charité, the Berlin University of Medicine.
4 Pitt faculty won the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring
ESC and GSC faculty affiliate Burcu Savun is one of the 2025 recipients.
Meet the 2025 Chancellor’s Distinguished Award winners
Four UCIS faculty affiliates have been awarded the 2025 Chancellor's Distinguished Award; Michael Madison (GSC) for the Distinguished Research Award, Olga Klimova (REEES) for the Distinguished Teaching Award, and Harvey Borovetz (ASC) and Mary Rauktis (GSC, ESC) for the Distinguished Public Service Award.
Pitt’s Office of the Provost has appointed 2 new faculty fellows
GSC, CLAS, and CAS faculty affiliate Shelome Gooden and David Sanchez, GSC affiliated faculty, have been appointed as faculty fellows by Pitt’s Office of the Provost.
MPIA student chosen to participate in 2025 Raisina-IE Global Student Challenge
Sam Rendon (MPIA ’25), who earned a Global Studies Certificate during his undergraduate studies at Pitt, is continuing his passion for international affairs as a master’s student concentrating in security and intelligence studies.
11 Pitt people were named to the Pittsburgh Business Times’ 30 Under 30 list
Eleven Pitt affiliates have been recognized for their leadership and impact as part of the Pittsburgh Business Times’ 30 Under 30 list. Vidya Surti (A&S ’24), a Global Studies Center alum who completed a Global Health certificate, was among the honorees.
'A Critical Language': University of Pittsburgh Adds Arabic Major to its Offerings
University of Pittsburgh student Zahra Chittalia dreams of someday working to help refugees — and she knows that being able to communicate with them would make this work much more effective.
Pitt Undergraduates Came in Second Place in the 2024 Emory Morningside Global Health Case Competition
A University of Pittsburgh team won second place and a $3,000 cash prize at the 2024 Emory Morningside Global Health Case Competition.
University of Pittsburgh Team Takes Second Place at Global Health Case Competition
A team of six University of Pittsburgh juniors placed second in Emory University’s 2024 Emory Morningside Case Competition held March 21-23. The competition brings together students studying in diverse fields to address a real-world challenge in global health.
