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Studying Migration, Refugee Issues at Oxford University, Alumna Draws on Personal History
Bhavini Patel (A&S ’16) is combining her deep personal knowledge of immigrant communities with her research at the University of Oxford on extended refugee displacement.
Chief Financial Officer Arthur G. Ramicone to retire
The senior vice chancellor, who has worked at Pitt since 1988, will retire in August.
Inaugural Kanders Churchill Scholarship honoree to study health care policy in UK
Pitt senior and economics and neuroscience major Joseph Kannarkat is headed to the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom on a new version of the prestigious Churchill Scholarship, which
Pitt Among Top Fulbright Grant Producers
The University of Pittsburgh is among only 16 institutions to be named a top producer in both the Fulbright U.S. Student and Scholar programs. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship
New Glass Could Be Future of Solar Energy
Swanson School of Engineering researchers have been studying and developing new glass technology that aims to increase the light absorbed by solar panels to give them an extra energy boost.
Hillman Library Reinvented at 50
The stately Hillman Library turns 50 this year, and the University is celebrating by hosting events, showcasing new archival efforts and funding an extensive interior renovation.
Pitt's MBA program is ranked as one of the best nationally for return on investment
The Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business is in good company.
Biologist who champions diversity in science wins recognition for career achievements
Professor Sandra Murray was recently named a lifetime fellow by the American Society for Cell Biology — the first African American woman to be honored with the recognition.
Waverly Duck's research on racism earned a Scholarly Achievement Award
The associate professor of sociology was honored by the North Central Sociological Association.
High School Partners With University Archives to Teach Local History, Give College Credit
A U.S. history teacher partnered with Pitt’s College in High School and the Pitt-Assisted Communities and Schools programs to help students learn local history — and earn college credit.
Delegation Brings Pitt Pride to Los Angeles
The visit to Southern California was the University’s latest endeavor to celebrate accomplishments, strengthen ties with alumni, meet with University supporters and other partners and build awareness
New exhibits include works by a Pitt professor emeritus
Internationally acclaimed multimedia artist Paul Glabicki taught in the Department of Studio Arts for 40 years.
English Professor Who Wrote for 'Black Panther' Comic Franchise Discusses Cultural Milestone
Yona Harvey, an assistant professor of English, co-authored two spinoff series for the "Black Panther" comic book franchise and has dedicated much of her career to creating art with women and children
Patricia Kroboth wins Outstanding Dean Award
Pitt's School of Pharmacy leader will be recognized by the American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists.
David Pettersen was inducted into French Order of the Academic Palms
The honor recognizes his efforts in establishing a faculty exchange between Pitt and the Université Lumière Lyon 2.
Librarians Create Oral History Collection Focusing on China's Cultural Revolution
Haihui Zhang, head of Pitt's East Asian Library, and a team of University Library System librarians and staff are adding individual voices to the historical record of a watershed period in China.
Alumna, Paralympic Hopeful Courts Victory
Lisa Maddox (MED ’95) has won 17 titles and finished 2017 as No. 1 in the United States Tennis Association’s Wheelchair Tennis Women’s A division. Next up: aiming for the 2020 Paralympics.
This Pitt duo won an award to research prosthetic improvements
Doug Weber and Lee Fisher are one of four Pitt teams to earn the National Institutes of Health award.
Pitt's Department of Occupational Therapy welcomes a new faculty member
Natalie Leland will serve as associate professor.
2 Pitt psychologists were awarded for early career achievement
Tristen Inagaki and Jamie Hanson have been named 2017 Rising Stars by the Association for Psychological Science.
