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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.
Pitt’s annual health sciences symposium is getting a new name
The University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Vanscoy Winter Academy will be supported through 2042, thanks to a gift from alumnus Gordon J. Vanscoy and his wife Bethann.
Pitt graduate programs rise in U.S. News and World Report rankings
Programs in the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, School of Education, School of Medicine and Swanson School of Engineering saw jumps in their 2023 Best Graduate Schools rankings.
Attend Sexual Assault Awareness Month events at Pitt
Programming is intended to engage in education and dialogue aimed at eradicating sexual violence and to hold space for the survivors on Pitt’s campus.
A Pitt Urban Studies major won a fellowship for her work addressing food insecurity
Junior Nina Mennies has been awarded a Newman Civic Fellowship, which supports community-minded students in their journey to becoming change-makers.
Peggy Liu named a Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science
Liu’s research and teaching expertise is in consumer behavior, with a focus on work that increases the appeal of health activities in social contexts.
How a circular economy could fix the supply chain
"The real innovation lies when you think about the beginning of design,” says Melissa Bilec, co-director of Pitt’s Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation.
This new program funds research on climate change and precision public health
The Public Health Trans-Disciplinary Collaboration Pilot Awards support projects that use data science to develop targeted health interventions. Here are the 5 winning projects.
Nearly 30,000 vaccines and counting
One year after Pitt acquired its vaccine supply, volunteers, staff and interns share the lessons they’ve learned.
A writing workshop for LGBTQIA+ elders builds community and records history
In Our Own Write, a bi-weekly workshop hosted by Pitt’s Center for Creativity, forges connections through gratitude and loss.
A month into the war on Ukraine, 'We fight. We resist the conflict'
Pitt economics professor Tymofiy Mylovanov shared updates from Ukraine.
All Angles series returns March 24 with a focus on economic equality and mobility
The series that helps students explore different viewpoints continues with economists Darrick Hamilton and Scott Winship.
School of Nursing launches Equity Design Thinking Educational Series
The new series will building knowledge, understanding and skills to ensure design justice.
