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Patrick Gallagher announces his intent to step down as Pitt’s chancellor, effective in summer 2023
Gallagher will remain at the University as a full-time faculty member in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Read his full message.
Meet Pitt’s undergraduate commencement speakers
Louis Riddick, a broadcaster and former NFL safety, and Mary Ellen Callahan, an attorney and leader at the Department of Homeland Security, will address the Classes of 2022 and 2020.
Apply by April 25 for the Novartis Global Scholars Program
A new partnership with the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research can provide faculty with translational research funding of up to $1 million over three years.
Redditors hail to Pitt on r/place
Alum Ryan Lynch and hundreds of other users defended the Pitt logo during a massive online collaborative art project.
Register for Lavender Graduation by April 10
Celebrate the achievements of undergraduate, graduate and professional students in the LGBTQIA+ community across all Pitt campuses.
These Pitt people’s work advocating for affordable health care landed them invitations to the White House
PhD student Amy Raslevich and alum Adrianne Sapienza attended yesterday’s signing of an executive order to strengthen the Affordable Care Act.
Pitt Farmers Market is back
Get fresh produce and visit local vendors on select Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside the William Pitt Union.
Celebrate the Year of Data and Society on April 8
The event will include panels on facilitating learning about data, sustaining the impact of project activities, lightning talks and a poster session.
Attend a spring open house at Pitt-Titusville’s Education and Training Hub
Prospective students and parents can meet with hub partners to discuss the wide array of programs available in 2022.
Events to celebrate Earth Month
Enjoy a monthlong celebration of Earth, featuring a variety of events hosted by Pitt Sustainability to educate the Pitt community about the environment.
Pitt students to lawmakers: Preserve our state-funded tuition discount
The Pitt community steps up and speaks up to protect the in-state tuition rate for Pennsylvania’s students and families.
Hesselbein Lecture Series welcomes former Ford and Boeing CEO Alan Mulally
Dean Carissa Slotterback will moderate the virtual event on April 8.
Pop artist Burton Morris said he owes his life to the Cathedral of Learning. You can now see his painting of it in Hillman Library.
His parents met at Pitt in the ’50s. Last week, the Pittsburgh native unveiled his painting of the building that holds a special place in his heart.
The Pitt community is invited to accreditation open sessions from April 4-6
The virtual sessions will focus on reviewing and discussing with the Middles States Accreditation team how Pitt is meeting accreditation standards.
Nominations for the Chancellor’s Awards for Staff are due April 29
The awards are the highest University honor for staff.
6 in-person shows to see in Pittsburgh this April
From Afropop to Pitt Stages plays, Pittwire previews upcoming performances you won’t want to miss.
A Pitt science historian shares stories of an overlooked woman scientist
For Women’s History Month, Marian Gilton explains her interest in Émilie du Châtelet, who only recently has begun to gain overdue recognition.
2 Pitt professors elected to AIMBE College of Fellows
The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) elected University of Pittsburgh faculty members Fabrisia Ambrosio and Ramakrishna Mukkamala to its College of Fellows. Ambrosio
Pitt provides greater clarity regarding how environmental, social and governance factors are applied in the investment decision-making process
The first-ever report addresses Pitt’s ESG policy development, progress on implementation and future trends.
