Two people pull a cloth off of a bronze bust at the Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony.

What is it about Pitt’s football program that launches Hall of Fame careers?

Features & Articles

Introducing the 2026 Rees-Chancellor’s Scholars cohort

Fourteen outstanding scholars from across eight states received the University’s pinnacle award for incoming first-year students.

Anantha Shekhar announced his plans to step down from health sciences leadership roles

The senior vice chancellor for health sciences and dean of the School of Medicine will return to faculty effective June 30, 2027, or upon his successor’s arrival.

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These writers and editors are telling stories across the University’s publications and platforms.

Welcome Week 2026 in photos

Pitt welcomed the Class of 2030 in a packed week of events, from New Student Convocation to Lantern Night.

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Announcements and Updates
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Stay informed and connected with the new PittSAFE app

Recreation and Wellness Center

Pitt will hold emergency evacuation drills throughout August

The Cathedral of Learning

University responds to recommendations from the Working Group on Antisemitism

American flags in the grass

Pitt will be closed July 3 in observance of Independence Day

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Accolades & Honors
Program Manager Ryan Golder presents to an audience

A summer of recruitment for Pitt’s English Language Institute

Michael Ramsey

Michael Ramsey’s work was recognized by the American Geophysical Society

Rory Cooper touches his device

Rory Cooper was named to Forbes’ list of most successful living veterans

An advisor and a student with a laptop talk at a library table.

Pitt is one of the best workplaces in Pennsylvania, according to Forbes

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