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Dissertation defense from a distance, Pitt doctoral candidates move online
By Katie Sottile, Staff Writer
• April 13, 2020
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School of Education receives $1 million Gates grant
By Jon Moss, News Editor
• January 16, 2020
![Gina Garcia, a faculty member in Pitt’s school of education, will serve on the board of directors of the Association for the Study of Higher Education until 2021.](https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Gina-Garcia-643x900.jpg)
Pitt professor appointed to higher education association board
By Emily Wolfe, News Editor
• December 2, 2019
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