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Women's History Month in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Celebrates: Judith Krug
A librarian and outspoken advocate of the freedom of speech, Judith Krug (A&S ’62) actively criticized censorship. Born in Pittsburgh, Krug earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pittsburgh in 1962. She later received her Master of Arts from the University of Chicago.
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Jonathan Callard, part-time instructor in the Dietrich School’s Department of English, was recently published in PublicSource.
Women's History Month in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Celebrates: Kathleen George
Kathleen George (A&S ‘63) is a fiction writer and current professor in the Theatre Arts department in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. Born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, George earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Pittsburgh in 1963, followed by her MA and PhD in theatre arts in 1966 and 1975 respectively.
Pitt Researcher Part of Astronomy Team Published in Nature for Their Findings on Small Galaxies and Black Holes
A research team in conjunction with the James Webb Space Telescope have just published their findings on the smallest galaxies in the early universe.
Women's History Month in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Celebrates: Wangari Maathai
Wangari Maathai (A&S ‘65G) was born in Kenya in 1940. She made her way to the U.S. through a program initiated by the late Kenyan politician Tom Mboya and then U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy.
Dietrich School Faculty Member's Memoir Reviewed in Post-Gazette
Growing up in Western Pennsylvania as a preacher’s kid with a mild hearing impairment came with its challenges, Shannon Reed, teaching associate professor in the Dietrich School's Department of English, got by with books and a keen sense of humor. Her love of reading and droll wit are amply demonstrated in her entertaining new book, “Why We Read: On Bookworms, Libraries and Just One More Page Before Lights Out.’’
Dietrich School Faculty Member Discusses the Lack of Horror Films Among Hollywood's Award Winners
Tuning in for the Oscars? Dietrich School faculty member Adam Lowenstein tells NPR why it's rare for horror movies to win the most prestigious awards.
Dietrich School Staff Member Recognized for Costume Design
Brittany Graham, Costume Shop Assistant Manager in the Dietrich School's Department of Theatre Arts, was recently recognized for costume design work at the Swedish International Film Festival.
Dietrich School Faculty Member Honored by AAAL
Amy Williams, a professor in the Dietrich School's Department of Music, is among four composers to receive a 2024 award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters (AAAL).
Dietrich School Biologists Use Machine Algorithms, Hundreds of Microphones to Find Rare Birds and Frogs
Dietrich School Department of Biological Sciences faculty members Justin Kitzes and Corinne Richards-Zawacki, conduct avian and amphibian research using hundreds of sensors that track and record sound.
Dietrich School Doctoral Student Shares Insights on First Black Opera Company
Candace Burgess, a doctoral student in the Dietrich School's Department of Music, sat down with NBC's Harry Smith to talk about her graduate work focusing on Black classical artists.
Dr. Anthony Grace Elected to the SIRS Board
Dr. Anthony Grace, a Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience and Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology in the Dietrich School’s department of Neuroscience was just elected to the Schizophrenic International Research Society’s board.
Dietrich School Faculty Member Wins Fulbright
Arthur Kosowksy, professor and chair of the Dietrich School's Department of Physics and Astronomy, has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for 2024-2025 for Chile.
Dietrich School Historian's Award-Winning Book Tells Very Personal Story
Dietrich School historian Alaina Roberts' award-winning book, "I've Been Here All the While," has a personal connection--one of her subjects is her great-great grandmother.
2024 Chancellor's Awards Recognize Dietrich School Faculty for Public Service, Research, and Teaching
Five Dietrich School faculty members have received 2024 Chancellor's Awards in recognition of their accomplishments in public service, research, and teaching. They will be formally celebrated during the University's April 5 Faculty Honors Convocation.