News
Distinguished Professor of French Elected to Medieval Academy of America
Renate Blumenfeld-Kosinski, Distinguished Professor of French, in the Dietrich School's Department of French and Italian Languages and Literatures, has been elected as an Officer of the Medieval Academy of America.
Studio Arts Student Exhibition, January 19 - February 9, 2018
Now in its ninth year, the Studio Arts Summer 2017 Creative Research Exhibition: Wyoming Field Study and Undergraduate Research Awards features work by students participating in the Summer 2017 Studio Arts Field Study in Wyoming offered through the University Honors College as well as Studio Arts Research Fellows conducting independent research through the University Honors College, the Dietrich School's Office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity, and the ACCAC Fellows Program in Creativity and Innovation.
A Message from Dean Kathleen Blee
In light of allegations of concerns in the past and present climate of a department in our School, I want to assure you that I am actively addressing this matter and am fully committed to fostering an educational and employment environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. As the Chancellor indicated in communications to the community, the University is conducting a full investigation into the issues that were raised.
Dietrich School FRIT Professor Inducted Into the French Ordre des Palmes Académiques
David Pettersen, an associate professor in the Dietrich School's Department of French and Italian Languages and Literatures, has been inducted into the French Ordre des Palmes Académiques in recognition of his contribution to the diffusion of French culture abroad.
Dietrich School Chemistry Professor Wins ACS OpenEye Award
Daniel Lambrecht, an assistant professor in the Dietrich School's Department of Chemistry, is the recipient of the ACS OpenEye Outstanding Junior Faculty Award in Computational Chemistry.
Physics and Astronomy Senior Lecturer Wins 2018 Ampco-Pittsburgh Prize
Russell Clark, Senior Lecturer in the Dietrich School's Department of Physics and Astronomy, is the recipient of the 2018 Ampco-Pittsburgh Prize for Excellence in Advising.
Dietrich School HPS Professor Receives Humboldt Research Award
Edouard Machery, a Distinguished Professor in the Dietrich School's Department of History and Philosophy of Science, is the recipient of a Humboldt Research Award. The award recognizes lifetime achievements in research.
Dietrich School Physics and Astronomy Professor Named AAAS Fellow
Chandralekha Singh, a professor in the Dietrich School's Department of Physics and Astronomy, has been named a 2017 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Dietrich School Biological Sciences Professor Named AAAS Fellow
Karen Arndt, a professor in the Dietrich School's Department of Biological Sciences, has been named a 2017 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
English Department Professor Wins 2018 NEA Fellowship
Dawn Lundy Martin, professor in the Dietrich School's Department of English and co-director of the University's Center for African American Poetry and Poetics, has been awarded a 2018 National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Fellowship.
Creating an Inclusive Environment for Individuals with Hidden Disabilities
The Open Door Project is partnering with the Student Affairs Diversity and Inclusion Committee to present “Not Every Disability is Visible: Creating an Inclusive Environment for Individuals with Hidden Disabilities.” Wednesday, November 29, 1 – 2:30 p.m. in the University Club, Conference Room A.
Dietrich School Associate Dean Named 2017 APS Fellow
Adam Leibovich, Dietrich School Associate Dean for Faculty Recruitment and Research Development, and Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, has been named a 2017 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS).
Department of Africana Studies Welcomes Molefi Kete Asante, October 5
The Dietrich School's Department of Africana Studies presents a lecture with Molefi Kete Asante, Professor and Chair, Department of Africology and African American Studies at Temple University, on Thursday, October 5, at 6:15 p.m. in the Frick Fine Arts Auditorium.
Nominate a Social Justice Leader for the Iris Marion Young Award
The Dietrich School's Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Program, with support from the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, invites nominations of any member of the University of Pittsburgh staff, faculty, graduate or undergraduate student community who works to promote social justice and democracy.
Dietrich School Faculty Part of Homecoming Weekend Panel on Data-Driven Discovery
Join Professor Michael Colaresi, William S. Dietrich II Chair of Political Science and Professor Jeremy Levy, Distinguished Professor of Condensed Matter Physics, Department of Physics and Astronomy, and Director of the Pittsburgh Quantum Institute, for this exciting conversation.