Accolades & Honors
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Jonathan Chitiyo published a book for African educators
The associate professor of education investigated how teachers in Ghana, South Africa and Zimbabwe support students with disabilities.
Pitt was recognized with the NACUBO Excellence in Sustainability Award
The sole university recognized by the organization this year, Pitt earned the honor for its Climate Action Plan.
Jennifer Hirsch won the International Association for Relationship Research Teaching Award
“Her teaching style engages us to be more creative and curious students,” according to one student testimonial.
A Pitt student startup is a semifinalist for the Hult Prize
Korion Health enables at-home health screenings to combat heart and lung disease.
A Pitt honors student was selected for the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals
Sophomore Alanna Howe will attend a two-month intensive language course, study at a German university and complete a mechanical engineering internship.
Rory Cooper was named to the U.S. Olympians and Paralympians Association Executive Committee
The Human Engineering Research Laboratories founding director won a bronze medal in the 1988 Paralympic Games.
Pitt is No. 8 for public universities nationally in U.S. News’ Best Global University Rankings
The University ranked in the top 50 for 12 subjects, including a top 10 ranking for surgery.
Jamilah Ducar was named to City & State PA’s 40 Under 40 list
Pitt’s assistant vice chancellor of the engaged campus is among young Pennsylvanians making a difference.
Pitt was named a Best Value College by the Princeton Review
It’s the University’s second consecutive recognition in the ranking.
Pitt hosted the 2024 Leading Emerging and Diverse Scholars to Success Summit
Nearly 30 people from minority serving institutions participated in the event.
Several Pitt Medicine people won honors at the 2024 American Thoracic Society conference
7 fellows and 6 faculty took home awards for research, mentoring and scientific achievement.
A unique Pitt major was highlighted by the National Humanities Alliance
The Digital Narrative and Interactive Design program is a collaboration between the Department of English and School of Computing and Information.
Pitt’s CyberCamp was cited in a White House report
The Pitt Cyber program has pledged to train 500 high school students in cybersecurity basics by 2028.
Pitt earned its first Times Higher Education University Impact Ranking
The rankings are based on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
What does the future of space medicine look like?
Pitt distinguished professor Bill Wagner discussed how new materials and techniques could change medical care in space.
Kevin Washo, Charlie McLaughlin recognized by City & State PA as ‘Higher Education Trailblazers’
The news organization profiled the honorees in its May 28 higher education magazine issue.
Pitt-Johnstown’s Engineering and Science Building earned a LEED certification
It’s Pitt's 18th LEED-certified space.
Pitt’s online health informatics MS program earned a top 5 national ranking
With flexible learning options, the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences degree prepares students for the rapidly growing field.
Pitt’s Department of Mathematics earned a grant to launch a public lecture series
Armin Schikorra, Carl Wang-Erickson and Ivan Yotov received funding from Pittsburgh’s Benter Foundation.
Pitt staff and publications won several 2024 Robert L. Vann Media Awards
The Pittsburgh Black Media Federation presented the annual awards at a June 13 dinner.
