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Kannu Sahni

Alumnus and Board of Visitors member named 2025 Righteous Among the Neighbors honoree

The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh recognized Kannu Sahni (MPPM ’13) for his community leadership and allyship.

Deborah Wince-Smith delivers the commencement address

SPIA celebrates its newest graduates at Winter Commencement 2025

On Sunday, December 14, faculty, staff, family, and friends of the School of Public and International Affairs gathered with the University Community to celebrate the Winter 2025 Commencement Ceremony.

Headshot of Sabina Deitrick

The 2025 Iris Marion Young Awards Ceremony to be held this week

School of Public and International Affairs Associate Professor Sabina Deitrick will receive the Lifetime Achievement Faculty Award at this year's event.