Katie Mullen with her husband and three children

A graduating Pitt doctoral student balanced motherhood, research and academics to earn her degree

Features & Articles

2025 at Pitt, in photos

From a new look for Hillman Library to welcoming the University’s largest ever incoming class, it was a year of unforgettable moments.

John Kellum was elected as a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

The Pitt kidney injury and sepsis expert has been issued 26 U.S. patents and has licensed his discoveries to six different companies.

This fearless senior is the definition of ‘cool under pressure’

Goalkeeping for the Pitt women’s soccer team taught Ellie Breech the value of swift action. That same trait helped her save her father’s life.

Panthers Forward, which has helped 1,200 Pitt seniors address their student loans, welcomes its eighth class

The program has offset $6 million in debt since 2017 by providing up to $5,000 in direct federal loan relief, plus mentoring, workshops and financial planning resources.

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Announcements and Updates
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Here’s what you should know about winter recess on the Pittsburgh campus

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Nominate faculty and staff for various Provost’s Awards through Jan. 9

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Vehicle safety starts with 3 simple steps

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Thanksgiving Recess reminders

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Accolades & Honors
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3 Pitt students were honored by the National Association of African American Honors Programs

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A Pitt postdoc was honored by the International Academy of Suicide Research

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Graham Hatfull reflected on 25 years of research in a special PNAS paper

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5 Pitt people won Iris Marion Young Awards

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