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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
The first African American woman to earn a PhD at Pitt went on to a distinguished educational career spanning four decades.
Friday, December 10, 2010
A tireless fighter for environmental preservation and womens' rights in her native Kenya, this Pitt alumna was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Friday, April 12, 2019
Watch the commencement ceremonies live on Pittwire.
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
The Pittwire staff wishes you a beautiful holiday season and happy new year. The newsletter will return to your inbox in January, and we look forward to bringing you more of the University of Pittsburgh’s most interesting and important stories in 2019.
Monday, October 29, 2018
This is a time of enormous grief for our Pittsburgh community. We have lost family members, colleagues, volunteers, teachers and friends, and this reality has left many of us struggling to carry on. But, even within the darkest moments of tragedy, there is a way forward.
Monday, October 29, 2018
We mourn with those affected by this weekend’s shooting in Squirrel Hill. Pitt has resources available if you or someone you know needs assistance in the face of this tragedy.
Friday, April 27, 2018
With the end of the spring term comes a change in Pittwire’s publication schedule. New stories will publish on Mondays and Thursdays until the fall term begins in August. The Pittwire staff congratulates all of Pitt’s new graduates and wishes everyone a pleasant summer season.
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
The Pittwire staff wishes you a beautiful holiday season and happy new year. The newsletter will return to your inbox in January, and we look forward to bringing you more of the University of Pittsburgh's most interesting and important stories in 2018.
Monday, November 27, 2017
Pitt people and projects regularly make national and global news. Check out coverage from The Guardian, NPR, Newsweek, Good Housekeeping and others.
Friday, October 13, 2017
University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Patrick Gallagher calls on Pitt community members to take a stand by letting their lawmakers know that Pennsylvania cannot afford to let our state-related universities be abandoned.