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Just 3% of teens from Pennsylvania’s foster system go to college. This Pitt program aims to change that.
The Horizon Scholars Program provides comprehensive support to Pitt students on all campuses who have experience with the child welfare system. Here’s how you can help — or get help.
This year’s United Way Campaign set University records
David N. DeJong and other campaign leaders say it’s a testament to the power and impact of Pitt people.
This new hub will leverage smart technology to improve independence for people with paralysis
The innovative program, funded by an anonymous $5 million gift, will build on existing research in Pitt’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and School of Medicine.
Pitt has five new American Academy of Arts and Sciences members
Among the University’s honorees are American Cancer Society researchers, an archaeologist and Chancellor Joan Gabel.
Norman Wolmark is honored by the American Surgical Association
The Pitt Medicine professor earned the Medallion for the Advancement of Surgical Care.
David Snoke is the new co-director of the Pittsburgh Quantum Institute
With decades of conducting groundbreaking experiments, he will help position the interdisciplinary collaboration as a leader in quantum research.
A team led by Stephen Y. Chan received an American Heart Association award
The researchers will study how inflammation affects heart and brain health.
Attend pinning and commencement for Pitt-Titusville’s nursing graduates
The ceremonies are at 11 a.m. April 27 in the Broadhurst Science Center.
Registration is open for the Swanson School’s summer day camp
The dynamic STEM program is open to second-12th graders.
Pitt scored a top 10 finish in its first National Bioethics Bowl
Eight undergraduates competed in the annual competition at Baylor University.
Pitt is launching an Office of Sustainability in the Health Sciences
The new office, led by Michael Boninger, aims to reduce Pitt’s impact in a field that accounts for 10% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
Chad Taylor is the new William S. Dietrich II Endowed Chair in Jazz Studies
The lauded composer, educator and drummer’s career includes appearances on more than 130 records.
New rooftop solar installations are springing up across campus
Four arrays will provide the equivalent energy of taking more than 100 cars off the road — and more are on the way.
Pitt undergraduates launched the Pittsburgh Interdisciplinary Mathematics Review
The inaugural issue includes voices from faculty, graduate researchers and undergraduate editors.
5 key takeaways from Pitt’s first Year of Discourse and Dialogue
An April capstone event highlighted embracing differences and learning about the First Amendment as strategies to make difficult conversations easier.
See 1950s Pittsburgh through this alumnus’ lens
In his book, Michael Rosella provides a tender and compelling glimpse of Pitt in the past.
Two Pitt Health Sciences researchers are 2023 AAAS fellows
Deborah Polk and Bennett Van Houten received the prestigious honor for their respective work in dental guidelines and DNA damage and repair.
The University Pharmacy has switched to biodegradable prescription bottles
The push to up the office’s sustainability game was led by director Michelle Covone.
Learn about hearing health care at a June 7 symposium
Registration is open for Pitt’s inaugural OTC Hearing Aid and Hearing Self-Care Symposium, which will bring together pharmacists and audiologists.
Catch up on the past year at Pitt with this tl;dr
From new leadership to community engagement honors, the University redefined what is possible in 2023-24.
