Alum Alex Firestine is Pitt’s first Luce scholar
Alex Firestine, the first Pitt student to be named a George J. Mitchell Scholar in 2024, is now the first Pitt graduate to join the Luce Scholars Program, a yearlong opportunity for emerging leaders to live and work in Asia. He will begin the program in June.
Dean Maureen Lichtveld completes term as CUGH Board Chair
Pitt Public Health Dean Maureen Lichtveld, MD, MPH, spent her final term as board chair of the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) presenting at the group’s 16th annual conference, “Innovating and Implementing in Global Health for a Sustainable Future.”
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.
Pitt is among the top 50 universities powering global innovation
Pitt is not only a leading research university, it’s also a world leader when it comes to putting research findings to work in the real world. That’s according to analytics company Clarivate, which earlier this year published its list of the top 50 universities powering global innovation — Pitt came in at No. 43.
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.
A multicultural Pongal celebration in Pittsburgh celebrates Tamil identity
Pongal Sangamam, hosted by Kelir Books’ We Are Tamil Too (WATT) and the Fulbright Association in the United States, was a vibrant celebration of linguistic and cultural diversity centered around Pongal, the Tamil harvest festival, held in the Global Hub at the University of Pittsburgh.
Spotlight on Abi Fapohunda
Dr. Abi Fapohunda is an instructor in the Department of Africana Studies as well as a trained epidemiologist and health educator with a focus on research in health equity, health in the African diaspora, and effectiveness of community-based public health initiatives. Dr.
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.
Pitt ASA and ASC Collab for a Student-led Art Exhibition
The Asian American and Pacific Islander Art Exhibit at Pitt’s Global Hub showcased student creativity and personal expression through a mix of physical and digital artworks. Organized by the Asian Studies Center and Asian Student Association, the exhibit served as the closing event for Pitt’s API Heritage Month celebrations.
Pitt rings in Lunar New Year with ‘Beyond the Page’ and Global Hub Event
The University of Pittsburgh celebrated Lunar New Year with a special archival exhibit on East Asian book culture at Hillman Library and a festive community gathering at Posvar Global Hub, featuring food, decorations, and cultural programming.
Descendent of Holocaust survivors speaks to students on Holocaust Remembrance Day
As fewer Holocaust survivors remain alive, Pitt-Greensburg professor Dr. Melissa J. Marks emphasized the importance of remembering and learning from their histories during a special event for Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Six projects awarded for diversity in the curriculum
Among the awardees were Toya Jones, an affiliated faculty member with CAS; Thomas Dyne, affiliated with REEES; and Max Hurwitz, an affiliated faculty member with ASC.
Refugee, then physician to Olympians
In 2020, Mohamed Hagahmed, a Pitt assistant professor of emergency medicine, wrote an opinion piece on using tranexamic acid for traumatic brain injury, never imagining it would lead to a pivotal role with the U.S. Olympic medical team.