University of Pittsburgh
School of Engineering
Alumni E-Newsletter : Spring 2008
School Renamed in Recognition of $41.3 Million in Campaign Support

On December 5, 2007, faculty, staff, and students gathered for a historic announcement which forever changed the School of Engineering. Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg and Gerald Holder, U.S. Steel Dean of Engineering, were joined by alumnus and Pitt trustee, John A. Swanson (PhD '66), to announce the renaming of the school to the Swanson School of Engineering in recognition of the greatest individual philanthropic support in Pitt's history.

For more information, please read the official announcement, visit the photo gallery, view media coverage, and read John Swanson's biography.


2008 Distinguished Alumni of the Swanson School of Engineering Announced, to be Honored

The Swanson School of Engineering has announced its 2008 Distinguished Alumni. See the full list.

Mahmoud Dabbous Ray Niro Jim Lombardi
Mahmoud
Dabbous
Ray
Niro
Jim
Lombardi
Marlin Mickle Barbara Shelton Ed Sobota
Marlin
Mickle
Barbara
Shelton
Ed
Sobota
Alka Patel

All awardees will be honored at the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Banquet, held this year on March 20, 2008, at the J.W. Connolly Ballroom in Alumni Hall.

Alka
Patel

Benedum Hall Transformation Begins

Construction has begun on the comprehensive renovation and expansion of Benedum Hall. Once completed, this ambitious plan will give the Swanson School of Engineering world-class facilities for both teaching and research activities.

Read more about the Benedum Hall transformation in the latest issue of Pitt Engineer or view a video outlining the Benedum Hall transformation.


Award-Winning Swanson School Annual Report Available Online

The 2007 Swanson School of Engineering Annual Report is available for review online. This award-winning publication depicts the year in review and includes research highlights, department summaries, major awards, and other accomplishments. View the PDF online.


Swanson School Faculty Members Appointed Fellows at University of Oxford

This past fall, husband/wife duo Anna Balazs and Steven Levitan said goodbye to Pitt and headed off to the University of Oxford, where they both have visiting appointments during their sabbaticals.

Read more about Anna Balazs and Steven Levitan.

Upcoming Events

2008 Distinguished Alumni Awards Banquet
Thursday, March 20, 2008
J.W. Connolly Ballroom, Alumni Hall

2008 Annual Alumni Golf Outing
Monday, May 12, 2008
The Club at Nevillewood

02/25/08 - Development and Alumni Relations - 250 Benedum Hall - University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15261