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Sophia Choukas-Bradley posing in front of colorful artwork.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.

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Exterior view of the Cathedral of Learning.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.

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Professor Vladimir Nabokov teaching in the front of a classroom.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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Headshot of Valerie NjieHear 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.

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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