University of Pittsburgh School of Education

Congratulations to Pitt Education Assistant Professor Josh Bleiberg, who recently received a a competitive 2026 National Academy of Education and Spencer Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship. Read more about his research project, “Interrogating the Color-Blind Justifications for State Takeover of School Districts,” the fellowship, and more: https://bit.ly/4efQnZc

"It’s good to see people who look like you doing big things here. It makes you look in the mirror and see a better version of you — to challenge yourself."

Read more about last week's Transfer Pathways Summit, including the student panel, keynote address, and breakout sessions that made this third summit one to remember:

Students, Educators Explore Maximizing Value at Transfer Pathways Summit - University of Pittsburgh School of Education Third annual summit was hosted by the School of Education When KC Okoye transferred to the University of Pittsburgh from a nearby community college to study economics, he initially experienced …

The third annual Transfer Pathways Summit included: an insightful student panel; a forward-thinking keynote address; a thought-provoking conversation between community college administrators; and informative breakout sessions — all in one day.

And we closed out in a special way: Renée and Richard Goldman Dean Eboni Zamani-Gallaher presented Office of the Provost Chief Enrollment Officer Marc L. Harding with the inaugural Excellence in Transfer Student Success Award, and will be awarded in his name moving forward.

Thanks to all of our speakers and attendees for another successful gathering in support of transfer students!

Good morning from the Transfer Pathways Summit! Continental breakfast is served ☕ We look forward to seeing you today! Be sure to check in at Alumni Hall and grab your name badge, program (or check out our last post), and settle in! https://bit.ly/PittTPS26

The 2026 Transfer Pathways Summit is TOMORROW! We can't wait to explore all the ways we can improve and expand transfer pathways for students. Check out the program, and please join us for breakfast beginning at 8AM ET! Even more info is on our website: https://bit.ly/PittTPS26

Two community college presidents. Two Pitt SOE alumni. One powerful conversation.

Dr. Christopher Reber (PhD '87), President of Hudson County Community College in New Jersey, and Dr. Victoria Bastecki-Perez (MEd '90, EdD '95), President of Montgomery County Community College in Pennsylvania, will lead our Presidential Lunch & Conversation at our third annual Transfer Pathways Summit. Don't miss their insights on leadership, community college evolution, and building a career in higher ed. We're just days away from our summit - register today! https://bit.ly/PittTPS26

The study abroad in Italy is underway, and several Pitt Education students visited the Il Papiro factory workshop, creating several paper decorations including marbleized paper, embossing a leather bookmark, and making a journal.

Students are immersed in the culture as they continue their "Language and Literature for the Young Child" and "Teaching Young English Language Learners" courses in Italy, taught by faculty members Patricia Crawford and Michelle Sobolak.

Experiences like this are only - Explore our programs, including the Reading Specialist Certificate and Early Childhood Education master's program today: https://www.education.pitt.edu/program/med-in-early-childhood-education/

Congratulations to Pitt Education alum Kevin Guskiewicz (MS '92), who earlier today was named the next president of Clemson University! Dr. Guskiewicz earned his Master of Science in Exercise Physiology at the School of Education in 1992.

Congratulations to Pitt Education graduate Mandy Austin, EdD, who successfully defended her dissertation, titled "Humanizing Health Science Education: Developing Empathy through Experiential Learning in High School Classrooms," on May 12! Dr. Austin was hooded by her dissertation committee chair, Dr. Cassie Quigley, at our spring commencement. Another reminder that it's 🎓🔵🟡

The Transfer Pathways Summit on June 5 will feature a Student Voices Panel moderated by Dr. Shallegra Moye, Director of Educational Enrichment and Transition Programs at the Pitt School of Education. Dr. Moye brings a wealth of expertise in supporting students through pivotal transitions, as well as personal experience as a transfer student to Pitt!

Join us June 5 at Pitt's Alumni Hall. Registration is free >> https://bit.ly/PittTPS26