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New Dean Announced for School of Arts and Sciences and College of General Studies
Kathleen M. Blee, a Pitt faculty member and associate dean for graduate studies who has researched activist groups and racial violence for more than 30 years, starts her deanship in August.
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
Polio Vaccine Pioneer Dies at 96
Best known for his work with Jonas Salk developing the first effective polio vaccine, Julius Youngner's career in science spanned more than 60 years, influenced a generation of virologists and saved
Audiology Student Helps Underserved Areas
Audiology student Rachel Fryatt recognized a need at the Birmingham Free Clinic and took action.
Senior Vice Chancellor for Research Named
Rob A. Rutenbar aims to help coordinate research efforts and build up plans for infrastructure for multidisciplinary collaboration.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
School of Nursing Leads Pitt’s Graduate Programs in Latest U.S. News & World Report Rankings
Pitt's schools of nursing, education, business and engineering all gained ground in the annual U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings.
Pitt Honored for International Education Programs
The University of Pittsburgh was honored today with a national award recognizing its commitment to international education and the strength of its global programs.
Professor Studies Aneurysms, Mentors Students in STEM Fields
“One of the 100 Most Inspiring Women” in her field, Swanson School of Engineering professor Anne M. Robertson marries engineering and biology with advocacy for diversity in the sciences.
Pitt Musicians Take Talents Abroad
As the cauldrons of traditional Roma goulash boiled at a picnic in a southeast Hungarian village, local keyboard players improvised new melodies.
Cybersecurity Experts Discuss Russian Hacking
Discussion ranged from early cybercriminals to how espionage has evolved to just how secure our iPhones are today
Idea Exchange Drives Community Engagement, Social Entrepreneurship
Vice Provost for Research Mark Redfern says "this is not something for just sociology and social work; this is something for the entire University to come together,” citing disciplines including
U.S. News Global Ranking Puts Pitt at No. 47 Again
Pitt held fast at No. 47 in the U.S. News and World Report 2017 Best Global Universities ranking and garnered a top 10 ranking among the best global universities for psychiatry and psychology, tying
Q&A: Africana Studies Chair Christel N. Temple
The new chair discusses the importance of literature and the future of Africana Studies at Pitt.
