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Pitt Welcomes Inaugural Class of Pittsburgh Public Scholars to Campus
Ten students make up the first class of Pittsburgh Public Scholars, which offers all valedictorians and salutatorians of Pittsburgh Public Schools guaranteed admission to any Pitt campus, plus
Emily Elliott received the 2018 Sulzman Award from the American Geophysical Union
The annual award recognizes excellence in education and mentoring by a woman scientist.
Pitt, Indian Researchers Collaborate on Promising Corneal Procedure
At Pitt’s Corneal Cell Biology Lab, researchers have developed an innovative way to address a common form of blindness — by converting stem cells to regrow part of the eye.
Aman Mahajan was appointed as chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
He was previously director of perioperative services at UCLA Health.
New and Transformed Spaces Enhance Academic Mission, Campus Life
The new academic year brings the reveal of renovations at Hillman Library, updated computer labs and study areas, and new green spaces for gathering, among dozens of other projects.
Pitt-Bradford was recognized as a College of Distinction
The honor included recognition for the campus’ education, nursing and business programs.
University Announces New Senior Vice Chancellor, Chief Financial Officer
Hari Sastry, currently director of the U.S. Department of State’s Office of U.S. Foreign Assistance Resources, will be nominated to the post during the full University of Pittsburgh Board of Trustees’
A Pitt Law alumnus was appointed the US Marine Corps’ senior legal advisor
Daniel J. Lecce will serve as Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps.
Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame inductee talks swimming, Pitt-Penn State rivalry
Kathy Stetler, the University of Pittsburgh’s first female national champion in any sport, and 15 other legends will be inducted into the Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame this weekend.
Water Research Initiative Launches at Pitt
The Pittsburgh Collaboratory for Water Research, Education and Outreach, led by Pitt geology and environmental science researchers, invites the community to its Sept. 6 forum.
Pitt Med students received an innovative programming award
The Family Medicine Interest Group was honored at the American Academy of Family Physicians national conference.
Diane Litman was awarded a research grant from Institute of Education Sciences
The director of Pitt's Intelligent Systems Program will study enhancing undergraduate STEM education with mobile learning technologies.
New Academic Programs Take a Worldly View
From an interdisciplinary series about water issues in Central Asia to new minors for less commonly taught languages, there’s lots to explore this year in academics at Pitt.
Pitt's Institute for Learning named an interim executive director
Rose E. Apodaca is nationally recognized with a proven track record in improving equitable outcomes for underserved students.
A Pitt physics student conducted research at CERN with a ThinkSwiss Scholarship
Andrew Aukerman spent the summer researching at the world’s largest particle physics lab.
A Swanson School pair received a Gilliam Fellowship
They're one of 45 doctoral student-advisor pairs selected for the program by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Campus Resources Help Newcomers Stay Informed, Healthy and Connected
For new students, faculty and staff members, getting acclimated to campus life can be challenging. Here’s a guide to help.
Bernard Rousseau was named chair of Pitt's Department of Communication Science and Disorders
He will officially assume his position on Sept. 1.
Pitt Cyber announces the first awardees of its Accelerator Grants Program
Honorees will receive funding for projects designed to advance the mission to investigate critical questions surrounding technology law, policy and security.
Pitt physical therapy students won an annual donation challenge
They raised $50,552 for the Foundation for Physical Therapy.
