The committee searching for a new president of Pitt's Bradford campus is inviting six candidates for campus visits. Candidates will meet with University officials, as well as Bradford campus faculty, staff and students. The candidates are: * Thomas F. Armstrong, professor of history and special assistant to the president, Texas Wesleyan University; * Pamela M. […]
Marathon provides registration options >
March 21st, 2002The UPMC Health System/City of Pittsburgh Marathon, in conjunction with Sign-me-up-Sports, is offering on-line registration for all the marathon events set for Sunday, May 5. To register, visit the marathon web site at: www.upmc.edu/pghmarathon and click on the "Sign-Up" link. Runners also can register by mail. Entry forms are available by calling 412/647-7866. Late registration […]
UPG establishes MIS degree program >
March 21st, 2002Pitt's Greensburg campus has established the Da Vinci Scholarship Program, inspired by the Italian Renaissance genius who epitomized the well-education individual. Students from the Greensburg campus who demonstrate the highest standards of scholarship, leadership and community service are eligible. Winners receive a $1,000 award that may be applied to tuition or study abroad.
Bradford alumni group creates scholarship >
March 21st, 2002Pitt's Bradford campus Alumni Association (PBAA) has established a scholarship to honor alumnus Dennis Lowery for his longstanding service to the college and its alumni. The PBAA/Dennis Lowery Scholarship was established with a $5,000 gift from Tom Williams, who attended Pitt-Bradford from 1964 to 1965, and his wife, Doris. The Williamses' gift will be matched […]
Dean named American Pharmaceutical Assn. fellow >
March 21st, 2002Randy P. Juhl, dean of pharmacy, was named a fellow of the American Pharmaceutical Association by the Academy of Pharmaceutical Research and Science Awards Committee. The honor recognizes an academy member who has demonstrated progressive, exemplary service and achievements in his or her professional area. In 1992, Juhl was appointed first chair of the U.S. […]
UPG sets up Da Vinci scholarship >
March 21st, 2002Pitt's Greensburg campus has established the Da Vinci Scholarship Program, inspired by the Italian Renaissance genius who epitomized the well-education individual. Students from the Greensburg campus who demonstrate the highest standards of scholarship, leadership and community service are eligible. Winners receive a $1,000 award that may be applied to tuition or study abroad.
OBITUARY: Wade Lanford Fite >
March 21st, 2002Wade L. Fite, professor emeritus in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, died Feb. 22, 2002, at his home in Fox Chapel. He had been suffering from heart and kidney failure. He was 76. Following service in the Army during World War II, Fite earned his degree in physics and mathematics at the University of […]
Corporatization of universities decried >
March 21st, 2002Worshipers would be outraged to enter a church and see a statue of Christ wearing Calvin Klein underwear, or a Nike swoosh among the calligraphy in a mosque. Yet, North America's secular sanctuaries — its colleges and universities — shamelessly sell advertising space and naming rights to the highest bidders, said the keynote speaker at […]