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Pitt-Bradford was recognized again for its value and national service contributions
Washington Monthly included the campus for an eighth year on its ranking, which assesses social mobility, research and community.
Meet the president of Pitt Vets
Skyler Rehbach draws on his own Army and research experiences to connect with other student-veterans at Pitt.
How August Wilson’s archive came home to the University of Pittsburgh
The renowned playwright’s work is widely acclaimed for embodying key elements of 20th-century America. His actual life — in which Pittsburgh was centerstage — did too.
New accreditation will help BE STEM create more paths to college
The pre-college, equity-centered initiative will now be recognized by college admissions. Early data shows it’s already helping to diversify university STEM programs.
The Pittsburgh Study won the W. K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award
The innovative longitudinal effort is conducting research in collaboration with community partners to help kids thrive.
Summer Pitt Public Health programs spark passion for the field
High schoolers and undergraduate students worked closely with faculty mentors at Pitt and presented their research for their mentors and educators — and even the CDC.
These paid Pitt apprentices will fill gaps in the dental industry
The School of Dental Medicine’s 14-month dental assistant training program aims to address shortages while preparing students for the career.
How Pitt alumna Kakenya Ntaiya fights for the rights of women and girls in rural Kenya
The founder of “Kakenya’s Dream” earned the Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership's Exemplary Leader Award.
Here’s the latest on Pitt’s BioForge Biomanufacturing Center
Construction is approved, the community is engaged and biotech partner ElevateBio is on a roll.
Pitt launches volunteer opportunities in honor of Juneteenth
Roll up your sleeves and help out at four local community gardens on June 16.
Where you come from matters when it comes to college
Darris R. Means has spent his career studying and addressing how racial, spatial and class inequities shape higher ed access and success. He’s changing how Pitt thinks about recruitment, too.
Construction and renovation begins at the New Granada Theater
The historic building will be the future home of the Hill District Community Engagement Center.
Western Pa. is set to 'level up' its quantum capabilities with an $11.6 million investment from Pitt
The funding will establish the Western Pennsylvania Quantum Information Core, a cross-disciplinary effort that will position Pitt and its partners at the forefront of the field.
Introducing the new director of the Hill District Community Engagement Center
Kelly Protho began her new role in the neighborhood she’s long loved on March 17.
Pitt professors bring hands-on scientific research into Pittsburgh Public Schools
The EvolvingSTEM program gives high school classrooms the tools to deliver lab-ready lessons to kids. Key Pitt suppliers pitched in to help, too.
Pitt’s latest Newman Civic Fellow is using data to fight food insecurity
Pitt Pantry volunteer and statistics grad Yunge Xiao is headed to Harvard to transform nutrition and well-being in communities.
This Pitt program trains members of Black churches to provide bereavement counseling
Thanks to the Pitt Innovation Challenge, the TRIBUTE program is increasing mental health support in communities of color. You can fund your bold idea, too.
Panthers Forward — and Pitt — changed this senior’s life
First-generation scholar Hosea Wah said the debt-relief and mentoring program instilled professional and financial confidence as he gets ready to launch his career.
Graduating Pittsburgh Public Scholars want to help the city and beyond
The Pitt program guarantees admission and financial assistance for Pittsburgh Public Schools’ valedictorians and salutatorians. Here’s how two hope to change the world.
The Pitt Success program supported more than 1,000 students in the Class of 2023
Since launching in 2019, the initiative has helped Pell Grant recipients fund — and stay in — college.
