Stephany Andrade: The Steve Jobs of education

Chris Matthews: Inspiring language learners at home and abroad

Amy Flick: An advocate who makes sure her students ‘retain their dignity’

Sarah Siddiqui: Bolstering wellness on Pitt’s Student Government Board

Kamalani Akeo: An unsung hero contributing to the success of Pitt volleyball

Nandi Theunissen: A teacher of philosophy and self-value

Belkys Torres: Trailblazing inclusive education through global engagement 

Jaina DeMeter: Harmonizing passions with academics

Islamic Center of Pittsburgh Food Pantry Volunteers: Fighting food insecurity for all Pittsburghers

KJ Marshall: An unlikely journey to and from Pitt

Clark Chilson: Teaching Zen

Alex Borg: Her accordion anchors a ‘no-man Jimmy Buffett band’

Mark Kramer: Writer and empathy farmer

Shay Roth: Health literacy warrior

Western Pennsylvania Abortion Clinics and Advocates: ‘We can’t do this work alone’

Emaad Khan: Changing the world one medical bill at a time

Gabby Janes: Creativity at all hours

Tracy Larson: A voice for the youth

Zachary Horton: Changing the game

Matt Hawley: Capturing the moments of Pitt Athletics

Steffan Triplett: ‘Fearless’ writer, inspiring educator

Danielle Obisie-Orlu: Stories and studies of belonging

Hallie Stotsky: Healing minds, bodies and spirits through yoga

Chris Deluzio: From catcher to congressman

Liann Tsoukas: The ‘most hugged professor’ of Pitt History

Kellen Petrone: Unfinished volleyball business in Pittsburgh

Aditi Sridhar: Bringing a new lens to South Asian representation

Michael Ellison: The Big Man on Campus

Shenay Jeffrey: ‘Unmatched’ energy

George Bandik: Forming bonds

Najeeb Shafiq: Embracing a messy reality

Diego Chaves-Gnecco: Caring for all kids

DongJo Kim: Food visionary

Phil Wion: A labor of love

Ashley Martin: Unafraid to do theater

Alex Officer: Molding the next proud Pitt men

Todd Hartman: Finding his voice

Tyrone Carter: The heart of Trees Hall

Ward Allebach: Rolling with the punches

Brandon Brewster: A leader who loves the climb

Colleen Krajewski: The care people deserve

Danielle Andrews-Brown: Helping students grow

Kathy Gallagher: Bridging the two Oaklands

Mandy Cooper: Golden Girl keeps busy

Joe Del Nano: Organic chemistry for the average Joe

Ruthie McDoodle: The friendly face behind The Kosher Plate

The Black Action Society: Demanding Change, Then and Now

Ray Nell Jones: ‘All-igned’ with her purpose

Lily Nong: The human side of emergency medicine

Ron Idoko: Lifting up those around him

Allison Hansen: Serving on the front lines

Mikala Aleksandruk: Just one of God’s children

Cedric Humphrey: An era of empathy

Sydney Massenberg: Building a community to house everyone

John Norton: A life of learning

Beatrice Fadrigon: Building a place to belong

Savannah Henry: Taking action for her generation

Dawn Lundy Martin: Teaching the poetics of engagement

Laurence Glasco: Studying the people behind history

Melissa McGivney: A shot of community

Alaina Roberts: Telling the truth about history

Lance Aiken: The caretaker of Pitt Athletics

Angie Cruz: An evolving storyteller

Tony Novosel: Looking for trouble

Anjana Murali: Teaching to learn

Katie Rerko: Get your head in the game

Andrew Exler: Spreading love in the wake of hate

Timothy Vong: Serving friendliness with food

Melinda Shehee’s pigeon army

Eva Albertsson: One foot in two countries

RJ Thompson: Living life to the fullest

Steve Hernandez: Planting red, white and blue seeds

Nathaniel Palmer: A huge production

Kirsten Wade: Wading into the unknown

Emiola J. Oriola: Fostering faith in each other

Ashley Van Slyke: Reshaping how we reach others

Tim Pearce: Taking life at a snail’s pace

Mary Roche: Advocating loudly, listening closely

Erik Schuckers: The proud amateur

James “Pick Patek” Pickering: From the studio to Spotify

Ross Holub: Fighting for laughs

Brent Malin: Communication through music

Kelly Hammonds: Leading the team behind the team

Madi Scull: Carving out space

PJ & Jessie Patella-Rey: Power couple

Pitt’s peregrine falcons: Flesh and blood

Frank G. Karioris: Challenging masculinity worldwide

Amy Wildermuth: Process over planning

Molly Warsh: Professor with a pearl

Now casting: Teo Weston

George Stetten: Engineering music

Cara Murphy: Ice Queen

Mark “Kools” Mikulich: A permanent fixture at the Pete

Chloe Baierl: Knitting pretty

Elliot Jones: Spreading happiness one person at a time

Max Gonzalez: Artist most wanted

Vladimir Padunov: Catch him outside the Cathedral

Matisse the Cat: The purrfect neighbor

Monica Henderson: A run for your money

Baldwin the Piano: A second chance at song

Annie Martin: Balancing barre and books

Tony Resch: Sight and sound

Richard Garland: A few wrong turns

Ana Del Prete: All eyes on Ana

Jackie Sharp: For the love of the game

Emily West: Politics as (un)usual

Antoine Douaihy: Hopeful healing

“Metal” Mary Bielich: Music and movement

Krithika Pennathur: Giving a voice, lending an ear

Sinjon Bartel: Beyond the bikes

Anaïs Peterson: Dueling passions

Gianni Downs: The scenic route

Ian Troost: Unmasking his truth

Sheila Vélez Martínez: Making a case for humanity

Ruthann Omer: Fixing with family

Daly Trimble: A selfless social servant

Rachael Bindas: All the write reasons

Sheila Ramgopal: Giving back to women

Aminata Kamara: Nursing a desire to lead

Rasul Adams

Kenny DeHaan

Alejandro Morales

Andrew Lotz

Aya Shehata

Julia Fernandes

The Merante Family

Jahari Mercer

Dana Och

Catherine Crevecoeur

Jack Stauber

Ayushi Dwivedi

Sid ‘Frenchi’ Ali

Demetrius “D-Massacre” Dorsey

Sana Chowdhry

Hanifa Nakiryowa

Ricky Smith

Elliot Levenson

Marcus Robinson

Ossia Dywer

Roosevelth Angulo

Natsumi Okamoto

Greg Weston

Lori Campbell

Lola Adebiyi

Derek Griesbach

Carlino Giampolo

Sarah Lane

Justin Thakar

Alex Austin

Iris Matijevic

Vicki Collier

Charlotte Goldbach

Cynthia Bradley-King

Anish Kumar

Andrew Ng

Myra Carbonell

Killian Liptrot

Mike Lecak

Holly Stavarski

Grant Jacoby 

Francisco Laguna-Correa 

Sasha Plotnikova

Brianna Kiesel

Alex Pantages

Derek Stillman

Rebecca Sweeney

Eric Daniels

Elizabeth Dunn

Nina Visgarda

Ashton Gibbs

Alex Santos

Katsiaryna Lohinava

Maxine Bruhns

D.J. Civiletti

Allie McCarthy

Pat Narduzzi

Ophelia Ferguson

Cassandra DellaCorte

Hsuan Chang

Terrance Hayes

Kahlil Chaar-Perez

David Bartholomae

Berin Simsek

Phil Aitken

Shayna Fiorina