The Chancellor’s Distinguished Public Service Award annually recognizes outstanding public service contributions by members of the University of Pittsburgh's faculty. Up to five awardees may be chosen annually.
Public service is broadly defined as the use of University and academic resources to address social problems and to improve the general welfare of humankind. It is a serious academic activity, which provides public or community benefit, is related to a faculty member’s academic expertise, is different from and goes beyond the traditional duties of a faculty member, and is conducted outside the University.
2025
- Harvey Borovetz, Swanson School of Engineering
- Tony Gaskew, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
- Mary Elizabeth Rauktis, School of Social Work
- David Sanchez, Swanson School of Engineering
- Jamie Zelazny, School of Nursing
2024
- Thuy Duc Bui, School of Medicine
- Christine Dahlin, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
- Leonora Anyango Kivuva, Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
- Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
2023
- David Harris, School of Law
- Sera Linardi, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
- Esohe Osai, School of Education
2022
- Rosta Farzan, School of Computing and Information
- Richard Garland, School of Public Health
- John Sebastian, Swanson School of Engineering
- Shannon Wanless, School of Education
2021
- Paul Harper, Katz Graduate School of Business
- Timothy Holler, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
- Margaret Rosenzweig, School of Nursing
- Doris Rubio, School of Medicine
2020
- Betty Braxter, Associate Professor, School of Nursing
- Kent Harries, Swanson School of Engineering
- Ray Jones, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
- Christi Kolarcik, School of Medicine
- Jules Lobel, School of Law
2019
- Thistle I Elias, Graduate School of Public Health
- Mark Kramer, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
- Steven R Little, Swanson School of Engineering
2018
- Kay Brummond, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
2017
- Anthony S Novosel, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
2016
- Lauren J Jonkman, School of Pharmacy
- Loren H Roth, School of Medicine
2015
- John M Wallace Jr, School of Social Work
- Evan L Waxman, School of Medicine
2014
- Bopaya Bidanda, Swanson School of Engineering
- Robert Ruck, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
- Jay Sukits, Katz Graduate School of Business/CBA
2013
- Harry J Gruener, School of Law
- Jeffrey J Shook, School of Social Work
2012
- Diego G Chaves-Gnecco, School of Medicine
- David Y Miller, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
- Edward K Muller, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
2011
- Marie R Baldisseri, School of Medicine
- Rory A Cooper, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
2010
- Linda Rose Frank, Graduate School of Public Health
- Lawrence A Frolik, School of Law
2009
- John M Burkoff, School of Law
- Toi Derricotte, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
- Paul D Newman, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
2007
- Katherine D Seelman, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
2006
- George C Bandik, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
- John C Camillus, Katz Graduate School of Business/CBA
- Kenneth S Thompson, School of Medicine
2005
- Isabel Beck, School of Education
- Sharon E Connor, School of Pharmacy
2004
- Jerlean E Daniel, School of Education
- Sabina E Deitrick, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
- Christina J Groark, School of Education
- Linda M Siminerio, School of Medicine
- Stella Smetanka, School of Law
2003
- Robert P Bowser, School of Medicine
- Ronald A Brand, School of Law
- Carrie R Leana, Katz Graduate School of Business/CBA
- Edward W Sites, School of Social Work
2002
- Edward M Barksdale, School of Medicine
- Rita M Bean, School of Education
- Roger R Flynn, School of Information Sciences
- Jules L Lobel, School of Law
2001
- Stephen J Bagnato Jr, School of Medicine
- Willa M Doswell, School of Nursing
- Thomas P Foley Jr, School of Medicine
- Roger D Klein, School of Education
- Margaret M Mahoney, School of Law
2000
- George E McClomb, School of Social Work
- Karen S Peterson, Graduate School of Public Health
- Sudhakar P Reddy, School of Medicine
- Anthony J Silvestre, Graduate School of Public Health
- Barbara E Spier, School of Nursing
1999
- Douglas W Chew, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
- Karen Engro, School of Law
- Philip E Smith, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
- Tracy M Soska, School of Social Work
1998
- Burkart Holzner, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
- Robert B McCall, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
- Audrey J Murrell, Katz Graduate School of Business/CBA
1997
- Kenneth Batista, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
- Henry B Cohen, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
- Morton Coleman, School of Social Work
- Nicholas J Coles, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
- Rose E Constantino, School of Nursing
1996
- John O Bolvin, School of Education
- Jon Darling, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
- Margaret Mary Kimmel, University Library System
- Diane T March, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
- Vaughan Stagg, School of Medicine
1995
- Yahia H Ismail, School of Dental Medicine
- Carmelo Mesa-Lago, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
- Richard J Ptachinski, School of Pharmacy
1994
- James V Cunningham, School of Social Work
- Herbert L Needleman, School of Medicine
- LaVerne Rocereto, School of Nursing
- William B Thomas, School of Education
- Ronald Vickroy, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
1993
- Freddie H Fu, School of Medicine
- Lee Gutkind, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
- Lauren B Resnick, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
- Barbara K Shore, School of Social Work
- Jerome Taylor, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences