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Dietrich School and College of General Studies celebrate 2025 staff anniversaries, awards

The Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and the College of General Studies proudly celebrated the dedication and accomplishments of their staff at the 2025 Staff Recognition event on Thursday, Sept. 18.

The annual gathering honored colleagues marking milestone anniversaries of service -- spanning five to 40 years -- as well as recipients of the schools’ highest staff awards. From long-standing contributions to the school’s mission to exemplary mentorship, workplace culture, and outstanding achievement, this year’s honorees represent the talent, commitment, and collaborative spirit that define the Dietrich School and CGS community.

Anniversaries

40 Years

  • Linda Huchber, Office of the Dean​

30 Years

  • Jen Goeckeler-Fried, Biological Sciences​
  • Linda Howard, Office of the Dean​

20 Years

  • Sharon Geibel, Psychology​
  • Jessica Hatherill, Office of the Dean​
  • Joshua Jones, Chemistry​
  • Maureen Lazar, Office of the Dean​
  • Russell Maiers, Undergraduate Studies​
  • Alicia Marshall, Central Support Staff​
  • Lynn Rago, Biological Sciences​
  • Z Taylor, Staff Support-Social Sciences​

10 Years

  • Mark Bullock, Central Support Staff​
  • Matthew Ceraso, Staff Support-Humanities​
  • Boryana Dobreva, CGS-General Administration​
  • Raymond Euler, Chemistry​
  • Alexandra Magee, Advising Center​
  • Han-Tsung Min, Psychology​
  • Jeff Tomaszewski, Research Support Services​

Five Years

  • Gligor Dakovic, Advising Center​
  • Richard Devincentis, Research Support Services​
  • Kristin Dudley, Psychology​
  • Veronica Frye, Psychology​
  • Jim Griffin, Office of the Dean​
  • Joy Jones, Psychology​
  • Madeline Kinkaid, Research Support Services​
  • Megan Lange, Geology and Environmental Science​
  • Jessica Layre, Office of the Dean​
  • Min Li, Neuroscience​
  • Cynthia Lieu, Psychology​
  • Laura McClain, Advising Center​
  • Brenda McDevitt, Biological Sciences​
  • Melanie Muraco, Psychology​
  • Francesca Sirianni, Central Support Staff​
  • Jennifer Smith, Undergraduate Studies​

Awards

Orosz Award

Established to honor Michael Orosz, a staff member in the Biological Sciences Department who passed away unexpectedly in 2003. This award recognizes staff members in the early stages of their careers who have exhibited excellence in their performance and displayed leadership qualities among their peers. To be nominated, staff must have worked at the University of Pittsburgh for less than 5 years and specifically in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences/College of General Studies for at least one full year, but not more than five years.

  • Michele Gavin, Geology and Environmental Science​

Dean's Achievement Awards

Dean’s Achievement Award in Mentoring​

Recognizes staff members who inspire and bring out the best in others through mentoring and/or coaching colleagues and who foster an environment of collaboration that empowers others to achieve goals.

  • Marcie Conrad, Office of the Dean​
  • Heidi Thomas, Advising Center​

Dean’s Achievement in Workplace Culture Award​

Recognizes staff members who go beyond expectations to create and support an open, inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment for colleagues.

  • Stacey Adams, Office of the Dean​

Dean’s Outstanding Achievement Award ​

Recognizes staff members who demonstrate a sustained high level of performance, productivity, and excellence in the execution of their job responsibilities and who have made a significant impact on the achievement of departmental or schoolwide goals and objectives.

  • Val Kutchko, Advising Center​
  • Jeremiah McKain, Office of the Dean​