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Pitt-Bradford will name its new residence hall in honor of Lester Rice, chairman emeritus and former CEO of KOA Speer Electronics Inc. and the Mukaiyama-Rice Foundation, and his wife, Barbara. 

University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Mark Nordenberg has selected Dr. Holly J. Spittler of Bradford as a recipient of the 2014 Chancellor’s Award for Staff Excellence in Service to the University.

Dr. Assad Panah, who has been teaching geology and petroleum technology at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford for 30 years, has a new award to add to his long list of recognitions and accolades.

Senior Judge John M. Cleland, who has earned a reputation in the region and throughout Pennsylvania for his unwavering fairness and strong commitment to juvenile justice during his 30 years on bench, will address the graduating class at Pitt-Bradford in April.

Dr. Rick Frederick, professor of history at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, will speak next week on one of the most-influential families in 19th century America, “The Fabulous Field Family.”

Six members of the faculty will read from their work at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, in the KOA Speer Lobby of Blaisdell Hall. 

Retired U.S. Army Col. Wes Martin, an adjunct faculty member in the criminal justice program, testified via live remote this week before the Canadian House of Commons’ Subcommittee on International Human Rights.

Pitt-Bradford students, faculty, and staff are working hard to raise awareness and understanding of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender members in the community.

Pitt-Bradford is marking February as Black History Month with a range of events, from a rhythm and blues vocalist to open forum discussions. 

Pitt-Bradford’s Mathematics Center had 741 visits during its first semester as tutors worked to help students improve their math skills.