Nicola Foote ‘excited’ to take over as new Honors College dean

By Millicent Watt, Senior Staff Writer • June 24, 2021

Nicola Foote, the incoming dean of Pitt’s University Honors College, said being a first-generation college student at the University College London helped her experience and understand “the transformative power of a rigorous undergraduate education.”

‘Core values extend beyond borders’: Fulbright winners reflect on program

By Suln Yun, Staff Writer • April 12, 2021

Evelyn Bigini’s Fulbright scholarship has allowed her to meet wonderful people from all over the world and expand her knowledge of Global Health. Bigini is one of a record 15 Pitt graduates who won this prestigious scholarship for 2020-21.

Nicola Foote named new Honors College dean

By Martha Layne, Assistant News Editor • April 9, 2021

Nicola Foote has been appointed as the new dean of Pitt’s University Honors College beginning July 1. She will also serve as a full professor in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.