Nancy Washington, Pittsburgh educator and civic leader, dies

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 12:02 · Archive

Nancy Washington, a University of Pittsburgh professor and civic leader, has died. She spent 30 years at the university until her retirement in 1999, during which she became an associate professor and University Senate officer.

Washington was hired in 1972 at Pitt's Greensburg campus as an assistant professor of psychology while completing her doctorate in educational psychology. She later rose to a role in the chancellor's office at the University of Pittsburgh and helped establish what is now known as the Center for Health Equity in the School of Public Health.

Washington is credited with supporting Black Action Society students in opening a Black cultural center at the university and helping create an inclusive environment for students. Outside the university, she was part of a group that founded the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. Chenits Pettigrew, a Pitt instructor of medicine and associate dean for student engagement and enrichment, described her as someone 'who had a wonderful spirit' and 'knew how to make people work towards a chosen goal.' A native of Philadelphia, Washington had a knack for bringing different kinds of people together.

How it is being reported

• Former Pitt professor made mark as civic leaderNancy Washington used her connections to bring ideas to life.TribLIVE · 24 Oct, 10:01
• Obituary: Nancy Washington had lasting impact on Pittsburgh education, arts and healthcarePittsburgh Post-Gazette · 24 Oct, 09:00

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