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Faculty Member Leigh Patel Elected to National Academy of Education
February 10, 2022
Faculty and Research
Patel is one of 17 new members elected to the honorific society this year.


Faculty Member Veena Vasudevan Explores Care-Based Approaches to Research in New Book
February 9, 2022
Faculty and Research
Navigating the interpersonal relationships formed during long-term school-based research is explored in a new book co-edited by Vasudevan.


2022 Educational Leadership Series Will Explore Global Freedom Work
January 31, 2022
Events
The series asks participants to consider questions of educational leadership that cut across institutions, organizations, movements, nations, and communities.


New Summer Academy Will Nurture the "Genius, Joy, and Love" of Future Black Educators
January 31, 2022
School News
The University of Pittsburgh School of Education is launching a paid summer academy for high school seniors as part of a new initiative to bring more Black teachers to Pittsburgh Public Schools. Called "Genius, Joy, and Love: A Focus on Black Students," the academy will begin in summer 2022.


Pitt Education Climbs in U.S. News 2022 Rankings of Best Online MEd Programs
January 25, 2022
The University of Pittsburgh School of Education improved significantly, to being ranked No. 34 nationally, in the 2022 edition of the U.S. News & World Report rankings for "Best Online Master of Education" programs.


Faculty Member Gina Garcia Receives 2021 Creating A Just Community Award
January 25, 2022
Faculty and Research
Gina Garcia, associate professor in the University of Pittsburgh School of Education, was selected for Pitt’s 2021 Creating A Just Community Award in recognition of her service and scholarship centered around justice in higher education.


Dean Valerie Kinloch Releases New Book on Justice and Engaged Pedagogies
January 24, 2022
Faculty and Research
Dean Valerie Kinloch is the co-author of the new book "Where is the Justice: Engaged Pedagogies in Schools and Communities." The book focuses on teaching and learning approaches that center dialogue, equity, and collaboration.


Exploring the Labor Strike as a Portal for Freedom
January 13, 2022
Faculty and Research
A new project led by faculty at the School of Education and Pitt's School of Arts & Sciences seeks to explore how uprisings and labor strikes may give rise to freedom work in education.


EdD Alumnus Bill Fox Named Vice President at Antioch College
December 17, 2021
Alumni Feature
Pitt School of Education alum Bill Fox (EdD '20) was recently appointed as the vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Antioch College.


EdD Alumna Stephanie Fiely Advances New Manufacturing Assistance Program
December 10, 2021
Alumni Feature
Alumna Stephanie Fiely's dissertation laid the foundation for the Swanson School of Engineering’s new Manufacturing Assistance Center (MAC) at Pitt Titusville.


Alumni Spotlight: Luke Novosel Finds Career Success From Pitt Exercise Science
December 8, 2021
Alumni Feature
Luke Novosel is a 2014 alumnus of the the B.S in Exercise Science program,a 2018 graduate of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Pittsburgh, and now works for the New York Mets as a Minor League Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer. In this Q&A, Luke talks about being a student in the Exercise Science program.


Alumni Spotlight: Connor Keenan Excels in Sports Performance
December 2, 2021
Alumni Feature
Connor Keenan is a 2020 graduate of the B.S. in Exercise Science program and is currently pursuing his master’s in health and human services at Youngstown State University while serving as the Director of Sports Performance for the Women’s Basketball team. In the Q&A, he discusses why he pursued a degree in exercise science and his internship experiences at Robert Morris University and...


Alumni Spotlight: Trung Bui’s Success with Pitt Education Leads to Physical Therapy School
November 30, 2021
Alumni Feature
Trung Bui is a 2021 graduate of the B.S. in Exercise Science program and is a first-year Doctor of Physical Therapy student at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. In this Q&A, he discusses his internship with the Jewish Community Center and how Pitt prepared him for physical therapy school.


PhD Student Receives the Iris Marion Young Award for Political Engagement
November 16, 2021
Student Spotlight
Nikki Cristobal, a PhD in Social Comparative Analysis student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Education, is one of the University’s 2021-2022 Iris Marion Young Awards for Political Engagement honorees.


Alumni Spotlight: Seven Hours in the Operating Room Inspires Samantha Giangrasso to Pursue Medicine
November 15, 2021
Alumni Feature
Samantha Giangrasso is a 2021 graduate of the Master of Science in Clinical Physiology program. In the Q&A, she shares a life-changing experience through an internship placement at UPMC.


Alumni Spotlight: Kotaro Tamura’s Impactful Internship with the Children’s Institute
November 15, 2021
Alumni Feature
Kotaro Tamura is a 2019 graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science program. In this Q&A, he discusses his internship experience at the Children’s Institute and how Pitt’s program prepared him to become a physical therapist.


Alumni Spotlight: Rebecca Ocel’s Pathway to Becoming a Physical Therapist
November 11, 2021
Alumni Feature
Rebecca Ocel is a 2016 alumna of the the B.S in Exercise Science program and is a 2020 graduate of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Pittsburgh. In this Q&A, Rebecca talks about being a student in the Exercise Science program, her internship experience with P3R.


Alumni Spotlight: Christine Sperdute’s Internships Lead to Job in Health Programming and Promotion
November 11, 2021
Alumni Feature
Christine Sperdute is a 2014 almna of the B.S. in Exercise Science program and a 2015 graduate of the Master of Science in Health and Physical Activity Programming and Promotion. In this Q&A she discusses how Pitt’s programs helped her in her career goals.


Alumni Spotlight: Jordan Salsberry’s Experiences Led to Occupational Therapy
November 10, 2021
Alumni Feature
Jordan Salsberry is a 2014 graduate of the B.S in Exercise Science program. In this Q&A, she talks about how the University of Pittsburgh prepared her for her career as an Occupational Therapist and her impactful internship experience at the Children’s Institute.


Jill Sarada Named Director of the Falk Laboratory School
November 9, 2021
School News
Jill Sarada, the school’s assistant director for elementary grades learning, has been named the next director of the Fanny Edel Falk Laboratory School at the University of Pittsburgh School of Education.


Tom Akiva Releases New Book on Out-of-School Learning Ecosystems
November 4, 2021
Faculty and Research
Faculty member Tom Akiva is the co-editor of the new book new book It Takes an Ecosystem: Understanding the People, Places, and Possibilities of Learning and Development Across Settings.


Justice Collective Member Spotlight: April Warren-Grice
November 3, 2021
School News
April Warren-Grice says she joined the PittEd Justice Collective because she "wanted to be a part of a team that was actively engaged in anti-racist, justice-directed initiatives."


Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Godoy’s Education Featured MLB Draft Combine Experience
November 3, 2021
Alumni Feature
Jessica Godoy is a 2021 graduate of the Master in Health and Physical Activity Programming and Promotion program. In this Q&A, she talks about her internship with Allegheny Health Network (AHN) and participating in Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Draft League Combine.


Pitt Education EdD Students Selected for Salk Health Fellowship
October 11, 2021
Student Spotlight
Three Health and Physical Activity Doctor of Education (EdD) students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Education were selected for a 2021 Salk Health Fellowship.