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Kristin Kanthak Interview for KDKA Story on Donald Trump
Kristin Kanthak a professor in the Department of Political Science in the Dietrich school was interviewed for a KDKA story on the convictions against former President Donald Trump.

Pitt Psychology Researchers Published in Your Wellness
Researchers in the Department of Psychology in the Dietrich School recently published their studies on the correlation between exercise and retaining memories in Your Wellness.

Daniel Bain Interviewed for Story In WESA on Regional Flooding Issues
Daniel Bain, an associate professor in the Department of Geology and Environmental Science in the Dietrich School was interviewed for an article published on WESA’s website on Wednesday.

Pitt Pride 2025: Resources
Happy Pitt Pride 2025! The Dietrich School proudly celebrates and embraces diversity in all its forms within our community.

Ten Dietrich School Students and Alumni Named Fulbright U.S. Student Program Award Recipients
Fourteen University of Pittsburgh students and alumni have been named award recipients by the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international academic exchange program.

Ukranian Music in Times of War Event
Ukrainian Music in Times of War: Visiting Ukrainians in active military service, are performing at Pitt on Tuesday, 4 June at 7.00 in Frick Fine Arts Auditorium.

Rob Ruck Interviewed for Trib Live Article
Rob Ruck, a professor in the Department of History in the Dietrich School, was interviewed in a Trib Live article on Josh Gibson.

Pitt Alumna Aleeza Ben Shalom Helps Clients Find Lasting Love
Aleeza Ben Shalom loved to play matchmaker when she was an undergrad at Pitt.

Jewish American Heritage Month Features: Resources
Looking for some resources during Jewish American Heritage Month? The Department of Jewish studies in the Dietrich school has you covered.

Tera Levin will study pathogenesis through a Burroughs Welcome Fund program
Tera Levin, assistant professor of biological sciences in the Dietrich School, has been named a 2024 recipient of the Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease (PATH) program.

JC Barzdil Announced as 2024 Orosz Award for Excellence in Emerging Leadership Recipient
JC Bardzil, a technical director in the Department of Theatre Arts in the Dietrich School has been announced as the recipient of the 2024 Orosz Award for Excellence in Emerging Leadership.

Diana Khoi Nguyen Talks Upcoming Book "Root Fractures"
Diana Khoi Nguyen, an assistant professor in the English Department in the Dietrich School was interviewed for PittWire about her poetry and upcoming book, Root Fractures:

Dietrich Psychology Professor mentioned in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Tuesday Morning
Peter Gianaros a professor of Psychology in the Dietrich School was quoted in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Tuesday morning.

Africana Studies Professor, Tiana Wilson, OAH 2024 Lerner-Scott Prize Recipient
Tiana Wilson, an assistant professor in the Department of Africana Studies in the Dietrich School is the recipient of the Organization of American Historian’s 2024 Lerner-Scott Prize.

Political Science Professor Interviewed for Politico Article
Kristin Kanthak, an associate professor of political science in the Dietrich School was interviewed for an article in Politico that was published on Thursday.