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Alumna Earns German Chancellor Fellowship
First-generation college student Susan Pisarcik is one of just 10 honorees from the United States. The award will pay for a fieldwork project where she will study the refugee population in rural
Audiology Student Helps Underserved Areas
Audiology student Rachel Fryatt recognized a need at the Birmingham Free Clinic and took action.
African-American Masterworks on Display
Vivian Davidson Hewitt (SIS '44), the first African-American librarian at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, has spent decades amassing one of the premiere collections of African-American artwork in
Senior Vice Chancellor for Research Named
Rob A. Rutenbar aims to help coordinate research efforts and build up plans for infrastructure for multidisciplinary collaboration.
Debora Miller was honored by the American Physical Therapy Association for leadership
The vice dean of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences received the association's LAMPLighter Award.
Multiuse Phone Case Wins Startup Money
Student-designed MediCase lands the grand prize among the array of innovations presented in the Randall Family Big Idea Contest.
Pitt-Bradford recognizes faculty members for years of service
Associate Professor of Sociology Michael Klausner, the second-longest serving member of the faculty, was among those recognized.
7 Pitt faculty earned Carnegie Science Awards
Established in 1997, the awards program recognizes and promotes outstanding science and technology achievements in Western Pennsylvania.
Pitt to Offer Paid Parental Leave
The benefit will allow eligible staff members 20 consecutive work days of paid maternity/paternity leave in the 12 months following a birth, adoption or foster care placement.
Pitt photographer Mike Drazdzinski earned an award for his sports photo
It's his second year in a row receiving an honor at the International Color Awards.
Sean Kelly was selected as a 2016 Outstanding Reviewer for the American Educational Research Association
The Education faculty member will be honored at the AERA journal publications committee reception on April 28.
Rory Cooper was named the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences' associate dean for inclusion
The distinguished professor is also director of Pitt's Human Engineering Research Laboratories.
Heather Lyke Appointed Athletic Director
The first female athletic director in Pitt's history, Lyke brings with her a history of nationally lauded successes and a track record exemplifying her dedication to student-athletes.
Donna Huryn was awarded a fellowship at the University of Bologna
The Pitt Pharmacy faculty member will spend July at the school's Institute of Advanced Studies.
Alumna Kakenya Ntaiya Returns to Tell Her Inspirational Story
Kakenya Ntaiya was the keynote speaker for the 15th annual International Week.
With Millennials Eating Less Meat, Campus Chefs Up Their Vegan Cooking Skills
In one-on-one sessions with Dining Services staff, food committee meetings and on social media, students have voiced interest and requests for more dishes that don’t contain meat.
Day of Giving Draws More Than $5.7 Million
To celebrate the University's 230th anniversary on Feb. 28, Pitt launched its first-ever Day of Giving, and the community responded.
Kenyon Bonner will be honored for leadership by his alma mater
The award recognizes outstanding alumni and students who attain a high level of achievement and exemplify spirit and leadership qualities.
2 Pitt professors will be honored for groundbreaking research discoveries
Yuan Chang and Patrick S. Moore will receive the 2017 Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize, one of medicine’s most prestigious prizes.
Richard Henker will be recognized for contributions to international nursing education
He has devoted his career to promoting best practices for nurse anesthetists, providing academic and technical assistance to universities and governments around the world.
