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Dietrich News
Sophia Choukas-Bradley Announces New Book Deal
Publisher’s Weekly just announced Sophia Choukas-Bradley’s upcoming book. Choukas-Bradley is an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at the Dietrich School.
Meet Pitt’s 2025-26 Fulbright US Student Finalists
Six University of Pittsburgh graduates, including five from the Dietrich School, have been selected as 2025-26 Fulbright U.S. Student Program finalists, continuing the University’s tradition of global scholarship and cultural exchange.
Pop Meets Page: How Taylor Swift Inspired a Hit Literature Course at Pitt
In a classroom where literature and lyrics collide, students in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Pittsburgh are taking a deep dive into two of the most intricate storytellers of their respective centuries: Vladimir Nabokov and Taylor Swift.
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Hear Stories From 6 Pitt People in This Statewide Oral History Collection
During her tenure as president of the Pitt Alumni Association (PAA), Valerie Njie spent much of her time and energy telling the Pitt story — highlighting to alumni, students and the broader community the best parts of the University.
ROCstar of the Month
July ROCstars
Taylor Pipkin: Events Team - Social Sciences
Division Events Manager
Alexandra Rodwick: Events Team - Social Sciences
Event Coordinator
Dorothy Sherman: Events Team - Social Sciences
Event Coordinator
Janine Walker: Events Team - Social Sciences
Event Coordinator
Anika Agarwal: Social Sciences Team – Anthropology
Department Coordinator
Katie Frawley: Undergraduate Dean’s Office – Office of Student Records
Academic Administrator
Spencer Jackson: Department of Chemistry
Administrative Assistant
Natalie Konish: Social Sciences Team – Political Science
Department Coordinator
Nicole Sauter: Arts Team
Theatre Marketing and Engagement Specialist
Matt Schultz: Advising Center
Assistant Director
Dann Varley: Dean’s Office – Communications and Recruitment Team
Web Communications Manager