The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Audrey Murrell made history one year ago as the first person of color and woman to hold the position of dean of the University Honors College.

Audrey Murrell resigns as Honors College acting dean

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief February 4, 2021
Audrey Murrell resigned Thursday from her position as acting dean of Pitt’s Honors College, after serving in the role for about a year and a half.
Students met with Pitt alumni Dereck Hogan (right), the U.S. ambassador to Moldova, and Megan Oates (left), deputy director of the U.S Department of State, on Wednesday morning over Zoom.

Pitt alumni discuss their careers in international affairs

By Punya Bhasin, For The Pitt News October 16, 2020
Megan Oates took the backwards-walking skills she learned as a Pathfinder all the way to the State Department.
Panelists discussed the George A. Romero archive, which is now fully open to the public, and the resources students can use on Oct. 9.

Honors College fights prejudice with the paranormal

By Sinead McDevitt, Senior Staff Writer October 14, 2020
The Honors College is holding several events throughout the rest of the semester to celebrate its new “Horror Genre as a Social Force” scholar community.
Pitt alum Sarah DeMaria speaks about special education teacher retention at Tuesday morning’s “Breakfast with Disability Researcher Sarah DeMaria” in the Honors College.

Disability researcher Sarah DeMaria talks special education at Alumni Breakfast

By Natalie Frank, Staff Writer February 5, 2020
Sarah DeMaria spoke about special education research at the Honors College’s Alumni Breakfast series on Tuesday morning in the Cathedral of Learning.
The Honors College in the Cathedral of Learning.

Further changes coming to honors housing, programming

By Jessica Steinberg, Staff Writer January 6, 2020
The University Honors College has announced plans to introduce “scholar communities” and to continue to adjust its Honors Housing offerings.
Audrey Murrell, former associate dean at Pitt’s College of Business Administration, will serve as dean for Pitt’s Honors College.

Transcript: TPN’s interview with UHC Dean Murrell

By Jon Moss, News Editor August 22, 2019
On Aug. 1, The Pitt News spoke with Audrey Murrell, who was named the acting dean of Pitt’s Honors College in June.
Audrey Murrell, former associate dean at Pitt’s College of Business Administration, will serve as dean for Pitt’s Honors College.

Changes coming to Honors College with new dean

By Jon Moss, News Editor August 22, 2019
After serving for six years as the associate dean at Pitt’s College of Business Administration, Audrey Murrell is moving on — to the University Honors College.
Students at the Center for Creativity.

Staff picks: Hidden gems of Pitt

By The Pitt News Staff July 2, 2019
Pitt’s campus can be a bit overwhelming at first. With so many streets, buildings and classrooms, it can be difficult to explore every nook and cranny of Pitt’s corner of Oakland. Here are some hidden gems on campus to look out for.
Audrey Murrell named acting dean of Honors College

Audrey Murrell named acting dean of Honors College

By Jon Moss, News Editor May 31, 2019
Audrey Murrell has been named acting dean of the University Honors College, or UHC, effective June 17, according to an email sent to College of Business Administration students.
Dr. Brian Primack will step down from his position as dean of Pitts Honors College.

Honors College dean to leave for position at University of Arkansas

By Emily Wolfe and Brian Gentry April 17, 2019
Dr. Brian Primack will step down from his position as dean of Pitt’s Honors College this summer, and will be the dean of the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas beginning July 1.
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