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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.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Undergraduate students
  • Commencement 2023
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Pitt published an update on endowment investing related to ESG factors

The report is part of the University’s commitment to providing clarity on decisions regarding environmental, social and governance principles.

  • University News
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9 tips for better sleep, from the people who keep Pitt athletes well rested

Whether you’re a volleyball star or prepping for finals, here’s what you can do to boost your performance with rest.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Innovation and Research
  • Students
  • Athletics
  • School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
  • School of Medicine
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Meet Pitt’s newest Goldwater scholar

Grace Fleury fell in love with one of the most notorious fields in STEM — organic chemistry — and now she has received one of the most prestigious awards for students.

  • University News
  • Technology & Science
  • Undergraduate students
  • David C. Frederick Honors College
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Pitt Police Chief James Loftus answers campus safety questions after malicious calls

At a Tuesday press conference, Loftus explained how the night unfolded and pledged a renewed focus on the office’s communication with campus.

  • University News
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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Pittsburgh universities join forces to raise awareness of sexual assault

Five universities, including Pitt, will come together April 16 to show solidarity and support for victims.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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Pitt’s Adam Lowenstein is a 2023 Guggenheim Fellow

The professor in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is known for his research on horror films and helping to bring George A. Romero’s archives to Pitt.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Innovation and Research
  • Faculty
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Find out who’s speaking at Pitt’s graduate school commencement ceremonies

Hear from Pitt alumni who are leading the fields of ethics, environmental advocacy, educator rights and more.

  • University News
  • Graduate and professional students
  • Commencement 2023
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Katy Nesbitt is Pitt’s 2023 undergraduate commencement speaker

The alum and first American woman to referee at the World Cup will deliver remarks to graduating students and their families at the April 30 event.

  • University News
  • Commencement 2023
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Pitt’s 2023 honorary degree recipients

Victor Dzau, president of the National Academy of Medicine, Chris Elias, leader of global development for the Gates Foundation, and referee and alumna Katy Nesbitt will be recognized.

  • University News
  • Commencement 2023
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The Pitt Farmers Market is back

Head to the William Pitt Union Plaza on April 6, 13 or 20 for baked goods, BBQ and more.

  • University News
  • Sustainability
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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Joan T.A. Gabel named 19th University of Pittsburgh chancellor

The Pitt Board of Trustees on Monday elected Gabel to succeed Patrick Gallagher.

  • University News
  • Chancellor
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6 things to do around the Pittsburgh campus in April

Design a spacecraft, attend free concerts and celebrate Pitt innovators.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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Pitt helped bring a gospel pioneer’s music back to life

A daylong community celebration honoring composer Charles Henry Pace and his activist wife, Frankie, resurrected songs not heard in more than six decades. Learn more about their legacy.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Center for American Music
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He’s going to predict your next favorite song

Pitt graduate student Hunter Osterhoudt is mixing his love of music with the power of algorithms as he pursues a master’s in computer science, thanks to Pitt2Pitt.

  • Technology & Science
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Graduate and professional students
  • School of Computing and Information
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This Pitt-Johnstown professor boosted COVID-19 vaccination rates in rural Pa.

Jill Henning harnessed her expertise as an infectious disease researcher and consummate collaborator to get a remarkable number of shots in arms.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Pitt-Johnstown
  • Covid-19
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Pitt Med students meet their match

On Match Day 2023, 135 fourth-year medical students found out where they’ll continue their training as residents.

  • University News
  • Graduate and professional students
  • School of Medicine
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See a new portrait honoring the first Black woman to graduate from Pitt’s School of Pharmacy

When two doctoral students realized there wasn’t a commemoration of Ella P. Stewart on campus, they took action. Learn more about her at a March 21 event.

  • University News
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Pittsburgh Campus
  • School of Pharmacy
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2 Pitt people were honored during a celebration of global education

A faculty member highlighting the plight of domestic workers in Asia and an alumna safeguarding human rights in Nigeria are the winners of the 10th annual Sheth Awards.

  • Community Impact
  • Global
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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What Pitt employees should know about the next phase of the Compensation Modernization Project

This summer, the University will implement the structure across Pitt Worx and Talent Center, transitioning from the current staff classification system to the comprehensive new job catalog.

  • University News
  • Staff