Christine McClure, a senior research science in Pitt’s School of Public Health, won the Lifetime Achievement Award from the State of Black Learning.
The award, presented each year at the annual event on educating and engaging with Black students in Pennsylvania, honors a teacher or educational professional who has made a positive difference in the overall learning climate for Black children.
McClure’s (GSPIA ’06G, EDUC ’18G) research seeks to understand the intersectional experiences of women of color in higher education to inform the creation of more equitable spaces for minoritized groups.
McClure received her award at the 2023 State of Black Learning Conference, Aug. 9-11 at the Wyndham Grand Hotel.
Also, in early August, McClure earned an award from Strong Women Strong Girls, a mentorship organization that offers programming for high-school and elementary-aged girls in Pittsburgh and Boston.
McClure (GSPIA ’06, EDUC ’18G) won one of three Strong Awards, in the professional category, for her work mentoring women in higher education. She serves as board chair for When She Thrives, a Pittsburgh-based organization dedicated to equipping single mothers through personal and professional development, education and advocacy.
The accolade was presented at the organization’s ninth annual Strong Awards breakfast ceremony on Aug. 11.