The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

With decades of Pitt researchers’ input, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope preps for launch

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Pitt’s first undergraduate cancer-focused research program is underway

PICTE offers a rare and transformative opportunity for early career scientists to step directly into the world of translational cancer biology.

42 stories, facts and figures you should know about Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning

We gathered some of our favorite tall tales from the storied landmark in celebration of its 100th birthday.

This art installation turns a century of Nationality Rooms history into poetry and pattern

The exhibition by Susy Bielak, Fred Schmalz and Aaron Henderson, which is based on materials from the University’s Archives and Special Collections, will run through July 2027.

How the Cathedral of Learning went from grandiose idea to enduring landmark

In the 1920s, Chancellor John Bowman envisioned bringing Pitt together under “the greatest educational structure in the world.” One hundred years later, it’s become an awe-inspiring symbol of ambition

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Announcements and Updates
Scaife Hall

Senior vice chancellor and dean of the School of Medicine search begins with virtual forums

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Nominations are now open for 2 Provost’s Awards

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Submit nominations for the 2027 Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards

A corner of Alumni Hall, with leaves in the foreground

The Dick Thornburgh Forum’s American Experience Distinguished Speaker lecture is Sept. 17

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Accolades & Honors
A person looks at a piece of equipment at a lab bench.

Pitt is globally ranked in 33 subjects, per ShanghaiRanking

Adam Lowenstein poses with George Romero film memorabilia.

The story of Pitt’s Horror Studies Center was published in Film Quarterly

Vernard Alexander talking to a person

Sept. 6 is now ‘Vernard Alexander Day’ in Pittsburgh

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2 Pitt professors won American Chemical Society honors

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