Dr. William Peduto

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Biography

William Peduto has played a significant role in transforming the City of Pittsburgh during his tenure as Mayor. Taking office in January 2014, he previously served for 19 years on the Pittsburgh City Council, where he was instrumental in enacting comprehensive government reform legislation that strengthened the city's Ethics Code and established campaign finance limits. As Mayor, Peduto has focused on fiscal responsibility and community-based development while embracing innovative solutions for urban challenges. His administration has achieved a complete transformation of the city's procurement process, invested in long-term maintenance plans for city assets, and implemented technological upgrades to enhance efficiency in city services. He has established the Bureau of Neighborhood Empowerment to promote housing, small business growth, and education. Additionally, Peduto has partnered with the White House on numerous initiatives and helped Pittsburgh become a part of the Rockefeller Foundation's 100 Resilient Cities network. He also signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy to establish Pittsburgh as a leader in district energy production and is a founding member of the MetroLab Network, which aims to improve urban infrastructure through analytical solutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Mayor

2014-01-01 — Present

City of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

Leading the city with a focus on fiscal responsibility, community development, and innovative solutions.

City Council Member

— 2014-01-01

Pittsburgh City Council • Pittsburgh, PA

Served for 19 years, with significant contributions to government reform and community initiatives.

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.