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Chloe Newbill is the 2026 recipient of the Orosz Award for Excellence in Emerging Leadership
Chloe is the Laboratory Manager for the Neuroscience for Health Equity Lab. Each of Chloe’s nominators spoke of the dedication and care she brings to everything she does. They shared multiple examples from individuals across the department to demonstrate the meaningful impact Chloe has had on team morale and how she has fostered a culture of belonging within the lab. One nominator described Chloe as “a standout colleague who leads not through authority, but through example, generosity, and genuine investment in the people around her.” Congratulations Chloe!
Cheyenne Rhone is the 2026 recipient of the Dean’s Achievement Award in Workplace Culture
Cheyenne is the Psychology department Academic Administrative Coordinator. Cheyenne’s nominators spoke of her positive attitude, patience, and general interest in her colleagues’ lives. They also shared how the connections Cheyenne has built across campus benefit not just the psychology department, but the entire Dietrich School. One of her nominators explained that Cheyenne’s “thoughtfulness is genuine, not forced, and creates a beautiful environment that you don’t see everywhere.” Another nominator stated that she “has gone above and beyond to not only make me feel welcome and stable in my position at Pitt but has also created inter-departmental working relationships with the other [Academic Administrative Coordinators] across the Social Science Division and Dietrich School.” Congratulations Cheyenne!
DSAS Award for Excellence in Graduate Mentoring 2026
Congratulations to Melissa Libertus, who has won a 2026 DSAS Award for Excellence in Graduate Mentoring!!