Chancellor’s Awards Honor Staff From Throughout University
On Nov. 6, nine staff members were presented with the 2024 Chancellor’s Staff Awards for their exceptional contributions to the University of Pittsburgh. Chancellor Joan Gabel and James W. Gallaher Jr., vice chancellor for human resources, presented the honorees with certificates at a reception.
Chancellor Joan Gabel Recognized 9 Staff Members With Top Awards
Doreen Hernandez, Associate Director of the Center for Ethnic Studies Research, was recognized by Chancellor Gabel for university engagement. Congratulations, Doreen!
University Engagement
Doreen Hernandez
University Center for International Studies
Pitt Education Welcomes Mamudou Jallow as 2024-25 Fulbright Visiting Scholar
Jallow is acquiring curriculum development techniques to implement in his home country of The Gambia.
Pitt Education is hosting Mamudou Jallow as a visiting scholar under the Fulbright African Research Scholar Program for the 2024-25 academic year.
'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.
The Asian Studies Center Welcomes new Assistant Director for Partnerships & Programming, Linda Lieu
Please join the entire Asian Studies Center staff, faculty, students, and community in welcoming Linda Lieu to her new position as Assistant Director for Partnerships & Programming.
Alison in London: Researching Collective Performances of Disability and Drag
Hello! My name is Alison Mahoney. I’m a PhD candidate in Theatre and Performance Studies at Pitt, where I’m working on my dissertation, which focuses on the work of disability performance collectives, especially those whose performances have contested or nonnormative relationships to speech and voice.
The Pitt library’s Vast and Varied Latin American Collection Can ‘Speak to Anyone’
Martha Mantilla’s interests in books and culture moved her from her roots in Colombia to destinations all around the world, and eventually to a long career as the librarian of the Eduardo Lozano Latin American Collection at the University of Pittsburgh.
How Pitt Helped August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’ Make its Debut in Italy
August Wilson’s national renown and profile have reached new heights in recent years, as celebrities like Denzel Washington have brough the Century Cycle to the big screen. However, his legacy achieved a new milestone last year when “Jitney” made its debut in Vicenza, Italy.
School of Medicine and Inserm Announce Plans to Establish an International Vision Institute
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research, Inserm, will establish an International Vision Institute. This joint lab will be Inserm’s first such partnership outside of Europe.
Raed El Rafei’s New Film will Premiere at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
Raed El Rafei, assistant professor of film and media studies in Pitt’s Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, will premiere his new film at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam in November.
Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs 2024 Showcases Scholarship Awardees
The Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs (NRIEP) hosted a Scholarship Awardee Showcase on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, displaying 104 student study abroad, independent research, and internship experiences across the 31 different countries represented by the University of Pittsburgh’s Nat
Chancellor Joan Gabel has Been Named Chair of the Fulbright Scholar Advisory Board
After three years as a member, University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Joan Gabel has risen to the role of chair of the Fulbright Scholar Advisory Board (CIES).
Apply Now for Fulbright-funded Pitt Faculty Trip to Senegal
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded funding for a cohort of 12 Pitt faculty, academic administrators or doctoral students to spend a month in Senegal next summer, focusing on language acquisition and cultural immersion, while establishing a partnership for ongoing research.
Provost-announced Changes Include Two to Lead Pitt’s Global Efforts
Provost Joe McCarthy has announced several personnel changes since the beginning of the semester.
Introducing the University Center for International Studies’ Interim Co-directors
The University of Pittsburgh has named two interim co-directors for the University Center for International Studies (UCIS).