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A family trauma almost toppled Pitt alum Isaac Mattson’s dream. A career roadblock may have saved it.

Amy Liebman ensures the nation's immigrants are protected and supported. 

After his career on the field, Bonasorte became a fixture on the Pittsburgh campus with his clothing kiosk at Forbes and Bigelow.

This Pitt alum’s childhood aspirations of working in the entertainment industry are coming true on the set of ‘Saturday Night Live.’

He’s hailed as a notable physicist and dedicated leader who drastically increased enrollment, advanced research and enriched student life during his 47-year career at the University.

Peace Adzo Medie’s new novel gives voice to African women.

The former Pitt football player’s recently released book charts his new direction.

The 19-year-old Pitt-Johnstown student shares lessons she’s learned from powering through the world’s most grueling races.

Meet Martha Mantilla, whose global experiences and passion for culture prepared her to manage the collection.

After 35 years in various academic and leadership roles, DeJong will serve as a senior advisor to the chancellor and then return to the faculty.

Gretchen Rosado’s childhood curiosity led her to science. A Spanish-speaking lab at Pitt just may lead her home.

The alum and longtime vice chancellor helped to revitalize the Pittsburgh campus and community during his Pitt career.

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The Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative is setting a new standard for community engagement in Fayette County.

The former Johnson & Johnson executive has helped to fund dozens of Pitt programs.

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Bill Pierce believes in the power of Pitt pride.

Vernard Alexander, the new director of Pitt’s Homewood Community Engagement Center, sees himself as the ultimate connector.

Alumni spanning eight decades networked, met Chancellor Gabel and played some Pitt trivia in NYC. 

The Pitt professor is showing how important community pharmacies are through his teaching and research.

A Pitt English class called Secret Pittsburgh invites students to explore the city's most interesting, unusual or historic sites — and discover some things about themselves along the way.

The CHURCH program aims to improve mental health outcomes in Black communities in Pittsburgh and beyond.

GSPIA alum Rosamaria Cristello created the Latino Community Center to help the city's immigrant community thrive.

OK, not really, but they are made from fruit.

Here’s who hurdler Roger Kingdom, swimmer Susan Heon-Preston and Judoka Marisa Pedulla are keeping an eye on in 2024.

Remembrances 

Alumnus Mal Goode was the first Black broadcast reporter on national television. Learn about his career.

When an autoimmune disease came for his sight, Pitt alum Benny Schwartz picked up a paintbrush. The rest is (art) history.

Ashley Lynn Priore uses chess to teach life and leadership lessons.

He made national headlines as a senior when he became the first Black player in the Sugar Bowl.