The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

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

Features & Articles

This Pitt sophomore’s passion for community health won her a Newman Civic Fellowship

Avni Khandelwal, who is studying biochemistry, grew her cancer awareness, research and education nonprofit into an international organization with more than 1,000 members.

Pitt’s Gismondi Neighborhood Education Program launches a corps to strengthen student tutors

The new initiative will develop and connect student workers as they reach out to neighborhood youth development programs.

Pitt is preparing students for civic life, per a new Citizens and Scholars report

The institute’s College Presidents for Civic Preparedness coalition included the University’ All Angles program in its annual impact report.

5 years in, a Pitt summer academy is helping students see themselves as teachers

The School of Education’s Genius, Joy, and Love academy has introduced Pittsburgh high school students to careers in teaching.

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Announcements and Updates
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Nominations are now open for 2 Provost’s Awards

University of Pittsburgh banner on a lamppost

Submit nominations for the 2027 Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards

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

Pitt Panther statue.

Pitt is closed Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day

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Accolades & Honors
Students walk next to a Panther Central sign during move-in.

Panther Central celebrated 25 years as Pitt’s one-stop student hub

Chevron Science Center

2 Pitt professors won American Chemical Society honors

Two male students hold gold and blue pom poms

2 Pitt campuses were named to the first Best Colleges for Rural America list

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Pitt-Johnstown fraternities and sororities took home awards from their summer conferences

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