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Arabic Offically Offered as a Major and Minor in the Dietrich School
Exciting news for Arabic learners: Arabic will now be offered as a major and minor! Arabic, which falls under the Less-Commonly-Taught Languages Center in the Department of Linguistics in the Dietrich School, has been offered as a certificate program for the past 14 years.
Pitt Student Shares Experience Interning for the National Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Kelly McPoyle, a rising senior at Pitt, who is studying public and professional writing in the Dietrich School’s Composition Program, has been interning with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.
Cori Richards-Zawacki Interviewed in Science News
Cori Richards-Zawacki was interviewed for an article in Science News Explores on how saunas can help frogs resist chytrid fungus.
Kristin Kanthak Interviewed for TribLive on Attempted Assassination
Kristin Kanthak, associate professor in the Department of Political Science in the Dietrich School, was interviewed for an article in TribLive on the bipartisan effort to investigate the attempted assignation of former President Donald Trump.
Alumni News: Passing the Light of Learning
As a first-year student in 1974, University of Pittsburgh alumna Cynde Frederick (A&S ’78) wasn’t sure what the next four years on campus would bring.
But from the moment she entered the Cathedral of Learning for her first Lantern Night, she felt her future had started.
Anthony Grace Mentioned in DDN Article About New Drugs for Schizophrenia
Drug Discovery News (DDN) posted an article on July 30 about research into new drugs to treat schizophrenia.
Graham Hatfull Awarded HHMI Funding to Continue SEA-PHAGES Research
Graham Hatfull, an Eberly Family Professor of Biotechnology and HHMI Professor in the Dietrich School’s Department of Biology has secured $3 million from Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to continue his SEA-PHAGES team’s research into 2029.
Kristin Kanthak Interviewed for TribLive on US Steel Sale
Kristin Kanthak, associate professor in the Department of Political Science in the Dietrich School, was interviewed for an article in TribLive on US Steel pressuring the government to agree to a $14.9 billion sale to Nippon Steel.
Anthropology Professor Mentioned in Article on Evolutionary Research
Department of Anthropology Professor Jeffrey Schwartz was mentioned in an article by Evolution News for his research into evolution.
High Schooler Interviewed for Keeler Telescope for Research
Esme Offner, a junior at Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh, used the Allegheny Observatory’s Keeler Telescope through the Observatory's outreach program.
Did You Know at Dietrich: Ryan Tate, Scientific Glass Blower
Pitt’s scientific glassblower crafts and repairs the flasks, pipes and apparatuses that make University research labs function.
Alaina Roberts was Interviewed in Levelman about the History of Black Cowboys
Levelman published an article on Sunday covering the history of the black cowboy. Alaina Roberts, an associate professor in the Dietrich School’s Department of History, was interviewed for the article.
Political Science Professor Weighs in on Josh Shapiro Being a Vice President Contender
Kristin Kanthak, associate professor in the Department of Political Science in the Dietrich School, was interviewed for both WTAE and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for articles published about the possibility of Governor Josh Shapiro being a contender for Vice President.
Thomas Hales Talks About His New Proof in IFL Science
On Wednesday, IFL Science published an article about Professor of Mathematics in the Dietrich School, Thomas Hales, optimal control theory to prove what shape works best for packing.
Did You Know at Dietrich: The Allegheny Observatory
The Allegheny Observatory, located in Riverview Park, is one of the world's major historical astronomical research institutions and was an initial pioneer in research in the United States. It also happens to be part of the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the Dietrich School.