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Featured Research News

Explore groundbreaking discoveries and innovative research across diverse disciplines throughout the Dietrich School, where our passionate faculty and inquisitive students are shaping the future through cutting-edge exploration and scholarly excellence.
 

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  • The Department of History of Art and Architecture Has Received a $500,000 Mellon Foundation Grant - The Department of Art and Architecture has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation to support its “Reparative Histories of Art and Architecture” initiative. Read the full story.
     

Tessa Alise Rhinehart

  • A Graduate Student in the Department of Biology was Interviewed by Nautilus - Tessa Alise Rhinehart, a graduate student in the Department of Biology at the Dietrich School was interviewed by Nautilus about a bird study. Read the full story.

 

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Featured Awards and Accolades News

Discover the extraordinary achievements and recognition garnered by the exceptional individuals at the Dietrich School, as we celebrate a legacy of excellence through an array of prestigious awards and accolades that showcase our commitment to fostering brilliance and leadership.
 

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  • Dietrich School alumni named Pittsburgh Business Times Woman of Influence - The annual award “honors the region's most impactful businesswomen who are helping to lead their organizations into the future, making significant change in the region and getting involved in their communities.” Read the full story.
     

Lise Vesterlund

  • Lise Vesterlund will receive an honorary doctorate from Copenhagen Business School - Lise Vesterlund, Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Economics in Pitt’s Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, will receive an honorary doctorate from Copenhagen Business School. Read the full story.

 

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Featured Community News

Dive into the vibrant history of community engagement at the Dietrich School, where our dedicated students, faculty, and staff collaborate to create a supportive and inclusive environment, fostering a sense of belonging and meaningful connections that extend beyond the campus walls.
 

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  • Pitt's Department of English has teamed up with the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation - According to the Pew Research Center, Black journalists only represent 6% of all current working journalists. Read the full story.
     

Bluegrass band

  • The Dietrich School Blue Grass Ensemble performed in Dunbar - The Old Time Fiddlers Association in Dunbar, Pennsylvania, recently hosted The Department of Music’s Bluegrass Ensemble for a concert. Read the full story.

 

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Featured Innovation News

Embark on a journey of ingenuity and forward-thinking at the Dietrich School, where innovation is the heartbeat of our academic community, propelling groundbreaking and transformative ideas that redefine the boundaries of knowledge and shape the future.
 

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  • Pitt Stages is bringing this professor’s play to life for the first time - Pitt Stages is kicking off its spring season with “Morning Reckoning,” a play that harkens back to the 1990s, a golden era of boy bands and teen girl fandom — and formative years for playwright Kelly Trumbull. Read the full story.
     

Soudi

  • Experiential learning focus of new position at Dietrich School - A new position in the Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences is aimed at expanding experiential learning for students, and the person in the role, Abdesalam Soudi, is busy talking to faculty and others about their experiences and ideas in this area. Read the full story.

 

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