Awards and Accolades

Political Science professor named Awardee for service in the University Senate

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences congratulates Professor and Interim Chair in the Department of Political Science, Chris Bonneau. Professor Bonneau has been selected unanimously by the Senate Executive Committee for the Award for Service in the University Senate. The award recognizes Professor Bonneau’s service as President as well as the many different roles he has held within the University Senate. There will be a celebration on Thursday, May 21, at 3 pm in 2700 Posvar Hall, during the Senate Council Meeting. 

The Dietrich School congratulates all of the 2026 Student Awards winners

Since 2022, the Dietrich School and CGS have been recognizing graduating seniors for important achievements within and beyond the classroom in the areas of scholarship, research, service, and leadership. 

The Student Awards were held on Thursday, April 2, and we're delighted to congratulate all of the winners.
 

Graduate programs in health sciences including The Department of Psychology, rose in U.S. News & World Report rankings

Pitt’s graduate programs are among the best in the nation — including a No. 1 ranking in occupational therapy and improvements across the health sciences, engineering, law, public affairs, and more — according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings. Included in those rankings is the Kenneth P. Dietrich School's Department of Psychology, which has been ranked No. 6 in clinical psychology.

A Pitt professor’s new biography chronicles the early life of August Wilson

Laurence Glasco has often walked the streets of Pittsburgh’s historic Hill District neighborhood, both by himself and with students as part of his work exploring and documenting Black life in the city.

The stroll through the winding, cobbled avenues helps Glasco connect with playwright August Wilson, who, before he became a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, also walked the same streets observing and absorbing the stories of the everyday men and women around him.

The Dietrich School has 2 new Goldwater Scholars

Representing fields from neuroscience to immunology, two Pitt juniors have been awarded the 2026 Goldwater Scholarship, the nation’s most prestigious scholarship aimed specifically at STEM students. The awardees bring Pitt’s total number of Goldwater Scholars to 69.

This year’s winners are Katelyn Chen and Alec Scuitto, both students in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and the David C. Frederick Honors College.