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Father-son mathematics team tackles cryptocurrencies and stock market vulnerabilities

The most exciting professional collaboration in Gunduz Caginalp’s 34-year career at Pitt came in 2018, when he published a paper co-authored with his 24-year old son and Department of Mathematics

  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
  • Technology & Science

Pittwire Celebrates an Award-winning Year

In its first year, Pittwire brought national and international exposure to the work done at Pitt, with stories that inspired and resonated with the public — and Pittwire itself garnered several

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New dean for School of Social Work announced

Elizabeth M.Z. Farmer, who is a professor and associate dean for research at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Social Work, will begin her deanship on Aug. 1.

  • School of Social Work

Advocates Emphasize Importance of State Funding at Pitt Day in Harrisburg

As state legislators begin working to pass a budget by June 30, students, alumni, faculty and staff journeyed from Oakland to Harrisburg to call for predictable and adequate funding for Pitt.

New Institute Aims for Global Leadership in Computer Modeling and Simulation

The Modeling and Managing Complicated Systems Institute will use artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze massive data sets, helping to find new solutions to national security

  • Innovation and Research

French, Danish, UK Partnerships Advance Research, Education Endeavors

Renewing existing partnerships with European institutes and universities and creating a new one with the Danish Energy Agency, the University of Pittsburgh looks to advance research initiatives and

  • Study Abroad Office
  • Innovation and Research
  • Department of French and Italian Languages and Literatures
  • Center for Energy

Shoe Tread Research Gains Traction

By modeling friction and tread design, bioengineers Kurt Beschorner and Seyed Moghaddam are working toward a safer shoe.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Department of Bioengineering

‘All of Us’ Million Person Precision Medicine Initiative Launches, Seeks Volunteers

Pitt is home to a new national effort called All of Us, which is seeking 120,000 volunteers from the region and 1 million across America to help make the future of health care more personalized.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Department of Family Medicine
  • Department of Biomedical Informatics

Life Sciences Week Brings Researchers, Business Leaders Together

Researchers in Pittsburgh are discovering and delivering new ways to improve life and health across the globe. This year’s Life Sciences Week events showcased the facilities, technologies and

  • Innovation and Research

Inaugural Athletics Hall of Fame Class Showcases More Than 100 Years of History

Representing football, basketball, swimming, gymnastics and track and field, 16 former Pitt athletes were named to the hall of fame. They will be honored in a September ceremony.

Panther Racing Revs Engines for 30th Year

Panther Racing, a student team from the Swanson School of Engineering, is getting its car ready for the annual Formula Society of Automotive Engineers competition May 9-12, all while gaining real

  • Students
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Bachelor of Science Degree Earned in 1930s Awarded Posthumously to Civic Leader

Joshua Rose attended the University of Pittsburgh and went on to lead a storied civic life that included breaking ground with the YMCA organization and serving as the first Black city council member

  • Alumni

Alumna Merges Passions for Art and Science

When it came time to choose, Pearl Galido didn't want to abandon her study of art. So she combined studio arts and chemistry majors and found they fit together better than she'd imagined.

  • Department of Studio Arts
  • Department of Chemistry
  • Alumni

Class of 2018 Celebrates Commencement

The University of Pittsburgh commencement ceremonies on April 26 and 29 celebrated all that Pitt students have accomplished thus far — as well as the promise of what is yet to come. Visit the media

Pittwire Begins Summer Schedule

With the end of the spring term comes a change in Pittwire’s publication schedule. New stories will publish on Mondays and Thursdays until the fall term begins in August. The Pittwire staff

Student Newspaper Goes High Profile

Pitt’s award-winning daily student newspaper, The Pitt News, is celebrating its latest issue of Silhouettes — an annual special edition that profiles interesting characters around campus.

  • Students
  • Department of Political Science
  • Department of English

Marine, Graduating Senior Brings Global Perspective to Engineering Classroom, Career

From backyard-built thrill rides to presidential security detail in Dublin, David Matelan's path to Pitt focused on leadership and ingenuity. After serving five years in the Marines, he's set to

  • Students
  • Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Technology, Chocolate Combine to Create Business Student’s Recipe for Success

Elaine Khodzhayan has amassed a sweet army of fans with her And a Chocolate Drizzle Instagram page. The graduating senior says her passion for baking and her love of technology are part of what will

  • Students

Star Athlete Sets Sights on Medical Career

Graduating senior Andin Fosam made her mark at Pitt in athletics and academics. She plans to use her expertise in both to explore the relationships among physical activity, metabolism and conditions

  • Students
  • Department of History and Philosophy of Science
  • Department of Biology

Commencement: Useful Tips for Grads, Guests

Congratulations to the Class of 2018! Find all the information celebrants and guests need to navigate commencement here. Information for both undergraduate and graduate ceremonies is provided.