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2022 Provost’s Award for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring winners announced
Each award consists of a $2,500 prize to the graduate faculty member to recognize excellence in mentoring.
Pitt Law Professor Kevin Ashley receives CodeX Prize
The CodeX Prize is given to individuals for a noteworthy contribution to computational law.
Alumnus Tate Allen Yawitz earns Erasmus Mundus award, a first for Pitt
It is the first time a Pitt alum has received the honor.
Got food cravings? What’s living in your gut may be responsible
A new Pitt study shows that the gut microbiome of mice influences their preferred diet. The results, researchers say, could apply to humans, too.
The Pitt Success Pell Match Program has invested more than $95 million in low-income students
Pitt’s groundbreaking financial aid program continues to make education more affordable for Pennsylvania students and their families. Here’s the proof.
Download signs, cake-toppers, photo props and more for Pitt’s graduation
Let the world know you’re graduating, or share how proud you are of your favorite Panther.
Noble A-W Maseru earns Health Equity Champion award
He received the honor during the 2022 Pennsylvania Health Equity Summit.
How reflective writing and a nudge from an app increased college prospects for low-income students
Pitt’s Omid Fotuhi found that a combination of self-affirmations and deadline reminders made students more likely to complete the admission process and attend college.
Pitt Nursing alumna Theresa Brown publishes memoir about cancer
Caring for cancer patients didn’t prepare her for her own diagnosis, she wrote.
Use Pitt Concern Connection to report your concerns 24/7
The all-in-one reporting service can be used for issues ranging from discrimination to research compliance and more.
Ace finals using these memory tricks
Pitt cognitive neuroscientist Marc Coutanche advises on caffeine intake, sleep and whether music helps you study.
Pitt celebrated its first-ever Graduate and Professional Students Honors Convocation
Awardees have distinguished themselves through research, service and leadership.
Pitt Hillel creates meaningful cultural experiences on campus and beyond
The student-led and staff supported group is a place of fellowship and celebration for Jewish college students across Pittsburgh.
Pitt-Bradford professor earns Fulbright Award for study in West Africa
’BioDun Ogundayo, associate professor of French and comparative literature at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to study, teach and research in
Pitt Police promote four officers
Brooke Riley and Michael Mock were promoted to lieutenants, and Jessica Urban and Scott Dubrosky were promoted to sergeants.
The University of Pittsburgh named a dean for the School of Computing and Information
Bruce Childers, who has served as interim dean since 2020, will officially assume the role May 1.
Pitt student Ashley Priore offers advice for girls in a new book
Priore talked about how chess strategies are useful in the work world.
David Brown is Pitt’s new vice chancellor for government relations and advocacy
He will advocate on behalf of the University’s students, faculty and staff at all levels of government.
Volunteers for research studies should get access to their data, says this Pitt professor
"It’s hard, but it’s worth it," Mylynda Massart says in this Q&A about the extra effort involved in sharing data with study participants.
Aurora Sharrard promoted to Pitt’s executive director of sustainability
Sharrard spearheads sustainability initiatives and green practices throughout the University.
