We invite you to read some profiles of a few of our most recent scholars. As you will see, their accomplishments are just a few examples of the power of high attainment through motivation and intellectual curiosity fostered here at the University of Pittsburgh.

• Pitt junior Eleanor Ott named 2008 Truman Scholar

• Two Pitt students win Goldwater Scholarships for exceptional independent research.

• Daniel Armanios is among 32 U.S. students to be named a Rhodes Scholar.

• Anna Quider--Honors student majoring in physics and astronomy, history and philosophy of science, and religious studies wins the Marshall Scholarship.

• Pitt Honors College student Clayton Magill wins Churchill Scholarship

• Studying at the University of Pittsburgh gave Ariel Slaughter the chance to pursue her fascination with Japan

• Pitt's Jamie Pelusi strives to shatter stereotypes about people with mental illnesses

• Pitt's Amish Dave is committed to eliminating healthcare inequities

• No stranger to strife, Celeste France has found her calling rehabilitating others