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2 Pitt people received grants from National Endowment for the Humanities
David Birnbaum and Kathryn Haines earned funding in digital humanities and American history, respectively.
New 2019–20 Programs Highlight Collaborations, Online Options
The 2019–20 academic year marks the inauguration of new majors, innovative online offerings and collaborations among different schools across the University of Pittsburgh. Highlights include programs
General Education Requirements Can Spark New Interests, Lead to New Career Path
According to the U.S. Department of Education, about a third of undergraduate students change their major at least once by their third year of enrollment. So, what’s the catalyst for these major
Pitt Rises in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
The University of Pittsburgh is ranked among the nation’s top 20 public colleges and universities in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. Pitt is ranked 18th with Florida State
Driving Down Emissions
Pitt is driving toward its greenhouse gas reduction goals with the addition of new zero-emission electric vehicles to its fleet.
Pitt’s online Master of Science in Nursing program is among the top-rated nationally
Best Health Degrees ranked Pitt third for “cutting-edge” research in STEM fields like nursing, which increases the prestige of such programs.
Eyes on the Pies
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention epidemiologist and Pitt Graduate School of Public Health alumnus Chris Taylor baked his way to first place — and a book deal — after taking his hobby to the
Pittwire Tells Stories That Inspire
The stories take place everywhere from the microscopic confines of a laboratory slide to the expanse of outer space. But the creativity, imagination and dedication behind the reports come from the
A new partnership will bring free bike share rides to Pitt students
All Pitt first-year undergraduate students and resident assistants will receive unlimited 30-minute rides with Healthy Ride during the 2019-20 academic year.
Marching to a New Beat
Pitt senior Crissy Shannon, the first woman to hold the title of head drum major in Pitt marching band history, will take to Heinz Field Aug. 31 during the Panthers' first home football game. Read a Q
Nancy Merritt has been named vice chancellor for alumni relations
She brings 17 years of experience to the role, where she plans to develop programs to help alumni engage with students, pursue educational and professional opportunities and enrich their personal and
Global Hub Brings the World to Students in One Bright, Engaging Space
Part student lounge and part academic resource center, the cozy and colorful Global Hub features the touch-screen Engagement Wall, which introduces all of Pitt’s global learning options. Students can
Pitt Education will serve as home to the Comparative and International Education Society
The society organizes and provides conferences, publications, professional networking and research support for members from members 1,000 universities, research institutes and other organizations.
Goats Vs. Slopes
A treacherous landscaping job on Pitt's upper campus proved to be no obstacle for a herd of goats. The team of caprine workers conquered a nearly vertical hillside, stripping it of weeds, brush and
Valerie Kinloch was elected vice president of the National Council of Teachers of English
The Renée and Richard Goldman Dean of the School of Education has been an NCTE member for more than 20 years.
Katrina Loutzenhiser was honored by Blackboard Inc.
The technology and media services director in the School of Education earned the Exemplary Course Program Award.
Mastering the Basics: Arrival Survival
The latest additions to the Pitt community — its new undergraduate, graduate and professional students — are just about to infuse campus with their ideas, enthusiasm and determination to meet their
Pitt Cyber held a successful 3rd annual Cyber Camp
This year, 213 high school students learned about cybersecurity basics as well as advanced skills like networking and operations security.
Combining Art and Engineering Skills, Pitt Alumnus Creates Career as a Muralist
A mural of the late baseball legend Roberto Clemente greets drivers on Interstate 279 thanks to Jeremy M. Raymer, a Pitt engineering alumnus whose studio art courses at the University led to a new
These Pitt researchers will create a vision system mimicking human sight
The project by Ryad Benosman and Feng Xiong earned $500,000 from the National Science Foundation.
