Chloe Newbill is 2026 recipient of the Orosz Award for Excellence in Emerging Leadership
Chloe is the Laboratory Manager for the Neuroscience for Health Equity Lab in the Department of Psychology. Each of Chloe’s nominators spoke of the dedication and care she brings to everything she does. They shared multiple examples from individuals across the department to demonstrate the meaningful impact Chole has had on team morale and how she has fostered a culture of belonging within the lab. One nominator described Chloe as “a standout colleague who leads not through authority, but through example, generosity, and genuine investment in the people around her.”
For staff to be nominated for the Orosz Award, they must have worked at the University of Pittsburgh for less than 5 years and specifically in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences/College of General Studies for at least one full year but not more than five years. They should show strong leadership among their peers and perform their duties with a high degree of excellence.
The award is given in honor of Michael Orosz, a long-time staff member who served in the Department of Biological Sciences and who passed away unexpectedly in 2003. Mike’s family generously donated funds to establish an endowment in his name to recognize staff excellence in performing their jobs.
Previous Orosz Award Winners
- Blessy Bellamy – Psychology
- Frank Hammond – Music
- Steven Hernandez - CGS – Office of Veteran’s Services
- Abby Primack - Biological Sciences
- David Roudabush- CGS- Office of Veteran’s Services
- John Willard - A&S Dean’s Office, Payroll Team
- Sarah Elizabeth Baumann - English
- Kayla Banner - BRIDGES/OUR
- Jasmine Dixson - Mathematics/Statistics
- Dina Condeluci - Biological Sciences
- Francesca Sirianni – Graduate Studies
- J.C. Bardzil- Theatre Arts
- Michele Gavin – Geology & Environmental Science