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Merritt Named Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations
Nancy M.K. Merritt has joined the University of Pittsburgh as vice chancellor for alumni relations, bringing 17 years of experience to her new role along with plans to develop programs to help alumni
Global Entrepreneurship Week
During one week each November, thousands of events and competitions in 170 countries inspire millions to engage in entrepreneurial activity while connecting them to potential collaborators, mentors
Professor Emerita Receives Award from Modern Language Association
Toi Derricotte, professor emerita in the Department of English within the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, has been recognized by the Modern Language Association (MLA) with its Phyllis
Wi-Fi Upgrade to Affect MyResNet Service Early on Oct. 18
As part of its ongoing efforts to resolve service disruptions and optimize MyResNet performance, Pitt IT has scheduled network maintenance to upgrade Wi-Fi infrastructure in University residences on
Pitt Innovation Challenge Awards $460,000 for Novel Health Care Solutions
$460,000 in prizes were awarded at the 2019 Pitt Innovation Challenge (PInCh) final event, where University of Pittsburgh research teams proposed creative solutions to a live audience and a panel of
Submit an Artifact for the Hispanic Heritage Month Showcase
While Hispanic Heritage Month is over, Pitt is still collecting artifacts for its showcase, which will be displayed in an online gallery and shared via University social media channels.
Win Free Pizza from Pizza Caliente
Go pick up a physical Pitt News newspaper from one of our stands and test your luck to see if you find a golden ticket. If you find a golden ticket you will win free pizza from Pizza Caliente.
Shelter-in-Place Guidance for End-of-Term Travel
The COVID-19 Medical Response Office issued guidance for Pitt students as they prepare to leave campuses at the end of the fall term. Pitt’s experts are advising students to shelter-in-place for 14
Health Sciences Graduate Programs and Career Paths: The Perspectives of Black Faculty
On Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 5-6 p.m., Black faculty members will share insights on their own career paths and the graduate and professional programs their different schools offer at Pitt.
“The Mister Rogers No One Saw”: Jeanne Marie Laskas Pens Essay in The New York Times Magazine
Jeanne Marie Laskas, Distinguished Professor of English in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences and founding director of Pitt’s Center for Creativity, published an essay in The New York
How Do You Bring Your Story to the Screen?
Join us for an all-star panel who will share their experiences making Pittsburgh-inspired movies.
Year of Engagement Awards More Than $20,000 in First Grant Cycle
From oral history projects to data analytics in high schools, Year of Engagement grant awardees will discuss their projects in two upcoming noon events on Nov. 12 and Nov. 16.
Students Urged to Be Vigilant for Fraudulent Job Scams
Pitt IT and Student Affairs have tips for spotting fraudulent job scams and instructions for what to do if students see a suspicious email.
Shelome Gooden Named Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research
Shelome Gooden was recently named as the University of Pittsburgh’s first-ever assistant vice chancellor for research for the humanities, arts, social sciences, and related fields, announced Senior
Provost to Host Faculty Town Hall on Thursday, Nov. 19
On Thursday, Nov. 19, at 3 p.m., faculty are invited to join a town hall hosted by representatives across the University. It will be available on Zoom and on YouTube Live.
