Pittsburgh professionals advance in design, law, and academia amid major astronomy award
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports on several local career moves, including leadership promotions at Perkins Eastman and Fox Rothschild, a new VP role at Point Park University, and a major astronomy prize for a University of Pittsburgh-led project.
Key points
- Perkins Eastman promoted Jennifer Askey and Emily Pierson-Brown to principals, with Amy Maceyks hired as co-managing principal of the Pittsburgh studio.
- Point Park University appointed Jamie McMahon as its new vice president of university advancement.
- Fox Rothschild hired Megan D. Attisano as counsel in its litigation department, focusing on technology, transportation, and financial services.
- A project co-led by Rachel Bezanson at the University of Pittsburgh won the 2027 Lancelot M. Berkeley Prize for Meritorious Work in Astronomy.
- The award recognizes the UNCOVER project for using telescopes and gravitational lenses to study early universe galaxies and supermassive black holes.
Background
This update follows previous 'People on the Move' reports from September 2026, which covered various local professional appointments and recognitions. The current edition highlights continued activity in the region's design, legal, and academic sectors.
Why it matters
These appointments and awards reflect ongoing talent movement and institutional growth in Pittsburgh's professional and academic sectors, particularly in specialized fields like architecture, litigation, and astronomical research.
What to watch
The UNCOVER project team will receive its prize at the American Astronomical Society's January convening, while the newly appointed professionals will begin their new roles in the coming months.
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