Campus News
Friday, August 17, 2018
Arrival Survival Smooths Transition to College
Arrival Survival, the annual move-in event for Pitt students starts Monday, Aug. 20, on the Pittsburgh campus and runs through the end of the week. The essential information and helpful links to more details are collected here for students and their families.
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Retiring President Sharon P. Smith Praised for Strengthening Pitt–Greensburg
The fourth president of the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg has announced her retirement, effective in 2019, after more than a decade of influential leadership.
Friday, June 29, 2018
Ann E. Cudd Named University of Pittsburgh Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor
Ann E. Cudd, dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Boston University, was named Pitt’s provost and senior vice chancellor at the Board of Trustees meeting on June 29.
Friday, June 29, 2018
Board of Trustees Approves Chief Investment Officer, Treasurer, New Members
The University of Pittsburgh Board of Trustees approved the hiring of a chief investment officer and a treasurer for the University during its June 29 meeting. It also elected five new members.
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
New Statue Pays Tribute to Legendary Transplant Surgeon Thomas Starzl
The University of Pittsburgh recently unveiled a sculpture of Thomas Starzl, “the father of organ transplantation,” near the Cathedral of Learning. Starzl is also featured in a new documentary with Pitt origins, titled “Burden of Genius.”
Friday, June 8, 2018
Pittwire Celebrates an Award-winning Year
In its first year, Pittwire brought national and international exposure to the work done at Pitt, with stories that inspired and resonated with the public — and Pittwire itself garnered several journalism awards and honors in May.
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
New Dean for School of Social Work Announced
Elizabeth M.Z. Farmer, who is a professor and associate dean for research at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Social Work, will begin her deanship on Aug. 1.
Friday, June 1, 2018
Advocates Emphasize Importance of State Funding at Pitt Day in Harrisburg
As state legislators begin working to pass a budget by June 30, students, alumni, faculty and staff journeyed from Oakland to Harrisburg to call for predictable and adequate funding for Pitt.
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Inaugural Athletics Hall of Fame Class Showcases More Than 100 Years of History
Representing football, basketball, swimming, gymnastics and track and field, 16 former Pitt athletes were named to the hall of fame. They will be honored in a September ceremony.
Friday, April 27, 2018
Class of 2018 Celebrates Commencement
The University of Pittsburgh commencement ceremonies on April 26 and 29 celebrated all that Pitt students have accomplished thus far — as well as the promise of what is yet to come. Visit the media galleries that showcase the pride, excitement and optimism of the Pitt Class of 2018.