News
Professor in Department of Sociology Published in the International Journal of Sociology
Jessica Kim, an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology in the Dietrich School is a part of a research team that was published in the International Journal of Sociology at the beginning of November.
Psychology Professor and Team of Researchers Published in Nature Human Behavior
Karina Schumann, an associate professor and social program chair of the Department of Psychology at the Dietrich School is part of a research team published in Nature Human Behavior.
Former Dietrich School Graduate Student Awarded Heroes of Chemistry Award from the American Chemical Society
A former undergraduate student in the Department of Chemistry, Barbara Skinner, received this year’s Heroes of Chemistry Award from the American Chemical Society (ACS).
Student-Led KDKA Radio Show, Next-Take Covers the 2024 Election
“Next-Take” a student-run radio show airing on KDKA radio had its first election night show last month.
Enjoy Holiday Music from the Department of Music Faculty!
As the 2024 Fall Term comes to an end at the Dietrich School, we invite you to take a work or study break and enjoy some holiday music selections courtesy of the Department of Music Faculty.
Shannon Reed Featured on PBS's Studio2 Show
Shannon Reed, a teaching associate professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies Writing Program in the Dietrich School's Department of English was just featured on the PBS Program, Studio2.
Diana Khoi Nguyen’s poetry collection was named a must-read by Time magazine
“Root Fractures” by Diana Khoi Nguyen, has been named to Time magazine’s 100 Must-Read Books of 2024 list.
Claire Ebert Interviewed by AP News
Claire Ebert, and assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology, was featured in an AP article on the discovery of 4,000-year-old Mayan Canals.
Jackie Smith Interviewed by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Jackie Smith, a professor in the Dietrich School’s Department of Sociology, was interviewed in the Pittsburgh-Post Gazette about probable rising mortgage rates under Donald Trump’s second term.
Jonathan Rubin and Research Team Published in PNAS
Jonathan Rubin, a professor in the Department of Mathematics is part of a research team that was recently published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS).
Michael Giazzoni Featured in Inside Higher Ed
Michael Giazzoni, the Director of College in High School, was featured in an Inside Higher Ed article this week.
Provost's Award Submissions are Live
The Provost’s Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Student Success are officially open for nominations. The award recognizes staff, faculty, and administrators at the University of Pittsburgh who have positively impacted the student experience.
The Treble Choral Ensemble Gives An Inside Look Into Their Holiday Concert Preparations
Pitt’s Treble Choral Ensemble along with the Men’s Glee Club are gearing up for their holiday concert series.
Justin Kitzes received funding from Google for his high-tech approach to ecology and conservation
Justin Kitzes, an associate professor of biological sciences in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, received $29,000 from Google as part of an effort by the company to support academic research.
Native American Heritage Month: Join the Department of English on the Lakota Perspectives Program
Summer might feel far away, but it's never too soon to plan some fun and educational trips. The Office of Global Experiences offers a two-week Lakota Perspectives Program, from the end of June into July.