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University of Pittsburgh Press names marketing director
Alumnus John R. Fagan has 30 years of book publishing experience, including as vice president and director of marketing for Penguin Books.
Pittwire Begins Summer Schedule
With the end of the spring term comes a change in Pittwire’s publication schedule. New stories will publish on Mondays and Thursdays until the fall term begins in August. The Pittwire staff
Class of 2018 Celebrates Commencement
The University of Pittsburgh commencement ceremonies on April 26 and 29 celebrated all that Pitt students have accomplished thus far — as well as the promise of what is yet to come. Visit the media
PhD candidate María Lis Baiocchi is named a Woodrow Wilson fellow
She is one of 10 nationwide to be named a Dissertation Fellow in Women's Studies.
Student Newspaper Goes High Profile
Pitt’s award-winning daily student newspaper, The Pitt News, is celebrating its latest issue of Silhouettes — an annual special edition that profiles interesting characters around campus.
Angela Gronenborn is elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The academy’s projects and publications generate ideas and offer recommendations to advance the public good in the arts, citizenship, education, energy, government, the humanities, international
Marine, Graduating Senior Brings Global Perspective to Engineering Classroom, Career
From backyard-built thrill rides to presidential security detail in Dublin, David Matelan's path to Pitt focused on leadership and ingenuity. After serving five years in the Marines, he's set to
Technology, Chocolate Combine to Create Business Student’s Recipe for Success
Elaine Khodzhayan has amassed a sweet army of fans with her And a Chocolate Drizzle Instagram page. The graduating senior says her passion for baking and her love of technology are part of what will
Star Athlete Sets Sights on Medical Career
Graduating senior Andin Fosam made her mark at Pitt in athletics and academics. She plans to use her expertise in both to explore the relationships among physical activity, metabolism and conditions
The Pitt News' business and ads teams win national awards
The daily student newspaper took home more than a dozen awards at the National Advertising Awards Competition.
Commencement: Useful Tips for Grads, Guests
Congratulations to the Class of 2018! Find all the information celebrants and guests need to navigate commencement here. Information for both undergraduate and graduate ceremonies is provided.
Pitt establishes a new chair of Indian studies
The position will rotate among scholars from India, who will teach in different Pitt departments, for the next five years.
Award-Winning Study of Veterans Finds Increased Risk for Unsafe Prescribing
Veterans prescribed medications through both the Veterans Affairs and Medicare had more than double the odds of exposure to potentially unsafe medication, a study from Pitt pharmacists has found — and
Keisha N. Blain receives a Ford Foundation Post-doctoral Fellowship
The fellowship supports individuals with evidence of superior academic achievement who are committed to a career in teaching and research at the university level.
Students Comb Pitt Archives for Credit
Uncovering stories from the medieval era to the recent past, undergraduate researchers followed their passions to dig deep into the University Library System archives. Their research adds new
Rachel Kranson was honored by the Immigration and Ethnic History Society
The assistant professor earned an honorable mention for her book "Ambivalent Embrace: Jewish Upward Mobility in Postwar America."
Manufacturing Assistance Center Connects Communities With Technical Skills, Careers
Recently relocated to Pittsburgh's Homewood neighborhood, Pitt's Manufacturing Assistance Center offers classes, programs and workshops in precision manufacturing, providing skills needed to work in a
4 faculty were chosen for the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Mentoring
The professors in Pitt's Dietrich School were chosen for their commitment to mentoring and working with doctoral students.
University of Pittsburgh Announces Commencement Speakers for 2018
On April 26, attorney David C. Frederick (A&S ’83) will speak at the graduate commencement ceremony, and on April 29, City of Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto (GSPIA ’11) will speak at the
Swanson School names 2018 Covestro Distinguished Lecturer
Presented annually by Pitt’s Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, the series recognizes excellence in chemical education, outreach and research.
