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February 7, 2013

Heinz global leadership program recognized

Pitt’s Vira I. Heinz Program for Women in Global Leadership has received an honorable mention in the study-abroad category of the Institute of International Education’s Andrew Heiskell Awards for Innovation in International Education.

The Vira I. Heinz Program for Women in Global Leadership, established in 2007, combines a study-abroad experience, leadership-development retreats and community-service activities. Three women each from 15 institutions across Pennsylvania are admitted annually into the program, which is supported by the Heinz Endowments and administered by Pitt’s University Center for International Studies and Office of Study Abroad.

Participants receive scholarship support to defray the costs of studying abroad. The program targets a diverse mix of sophomore and junior women who haven’t yet traveled abroad and gives preference to women from underrepresented groups and those with financial need.

“I am delighted that the Vira Heinz program is receiving this honor,” said Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Patricia E. Beeson. “The program is shaping an annual cohort of young women whose decisions and actions as future leaders will have a far-reaching impact locally and, potentially, globally.”

The Institute of International Education created its Andrew Heiskell Awards to promote and honor outstanding initiatives in international higher education being conducted by member universities.

The awards are named for the late Andrew Heiskell, former chair and CEO of Time, founder of People magazine and supporter of international education.


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