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Issue Date: 
November 17, 2014

Chancellor Emeritus Mark A. Nordenberg (right) and his wife, Nikki Pirillo Nordenberg, stand by two benches that were gifts to them from Pitt’s University Senate and the Staff Association Council. The benches surround a stone patio, which carries an inscription noting the couple’s dedication and service to to the University. Chancellor Emertitus Nordenberg stepped down Aug. 1 after serving 19 years as Pitt’s CEO. The Nordenbergs share the moment with Chancellor Patrick Gallagher (left).

Chancellor Emeritus Mark A. Nordenberg and his wife, Nikki Pirillo Nordenberg, stand by two benches that were gifts to them from Pitt’s University Senate and the Staff Association Council. The benches surround a stone patio, which carries an inscription noting the couple’s dedication and service to to the University. Chancellor Emertitus Nordenberg stepped down Aug. 1 after serving 19 years as Pitt’s CEO. The Nordenbergs share the moment with Chancellor Patrick Gallagher.

 

Pitt’s African American Alumni Council (AAAC) honored three alumnae with the Rising African American Leader Award during the Oct. 26 AAAC Farewell Brunch and Awards Reception, which was held over Homecoming weekend. The award recognizes alumni who are younger than 40 years old for their professional achievements and community service work. The honorees, from left, were Marita Garrett (A&S ’07), Jessica Robinson (GSPIA ’06), and LaTrenda Leonard (SHRS ’09). Photo by Emily O'Donnell.

Pitt’s African American Alumni Council (AAAC) honored three alumnae with the Rising African American Leader Award during the Oct. 26 AAAC Farewell Brunch and Awards Reception, which was held over Homecoming weekend. The award recognizes alumni who are younger than 40 years old for their professional achievements and community service work. The honorees, from left, were Marita Garrett (A&S ’07), Jessica Robinson (GSPIA ’06), and LaTrenda Leonard (SHRS ’09).