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The Tribune-Democrat: U.S. diplomat on African affairs shares insights with UPJ students, community
Frederick Honors College's Diplomat in Residence Sherry Zalika Sykes visited the University of Pittsburgh's Johnstown campus to encourage others to follow in her footsteps and pursue careers in foreign affairs and diplomacy.
The Pitt News: Inaugural Experts-in-Residence Program brings Damon Young to campus
Damon Young, this year’s writer in residence at the University of Pittsburgh, believes literacy skills are important to have in today’s society.

FHC alumnus Joseph Landsittel named Rhodes finalist
Joseph Landsittel (A&S, FHC ’22) of Murrysville, Pennsylvania, believes that mathematical modeling can be used to make predictions to understand our world better and improve people’s lives through that understanding.