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Klaus Libertus selected as inaugural director of Pitt’s College of General Studies
Starting August 15th, Klaus Libertus will serve as the University of Pittsburgh’s inaugural director for the College of General Studies and assistant dean for online education. In his new role, Klaus will focus on expanding access to a Pitt education for adult and non-traditional students and accelerating the development of fully online academic programs. The goal of this position is to increase the availability of online courses that fulfill general education requirements, develop online versions of academic programs in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and ensure a high-quality experience for instructors and students.
Melissa Libertus receives inaugural ARIS fellowship
Dr. Melissa Libertus, Professor of Psychology, and Research Scientist at LRDC was selected as a 2025 Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS) Research Fellow. Melissa joins four other fellows who aspire to be leaders in Broader Impacts research initiatives. During the year-long program, these Research Fellows will receive personalized guidance from ARIS leadership to expand their innovation and leadership in Broader Impacts initiatives at their institution. About ARIS: The Center for Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS), formerly the National Alliance for Broader Impacts, was founded in 2014 and is the largest societal impact community organization in the U.S. ARIS supports practitioners, researchers and communities in achieving positive societal impact. With more than 1,800 members worldwide, ARIS offers resources, certifications, and programs to build capacity, grow partnerships, and enhance scholarship.
Alumnus Jason Chein wins 2025 Psychonomic Society Mid-Career Award
Congratulations to cognitive program alumnus Jason Chein (co-advised by Julie and Walt) for winning the 2025 Psychonomic Society Mid-Career Award.