Lillian Chong was named UC San Francisco graduate alum of the year
The Pitt professor of chemistry, known for pioneering rare-event molecular simulations, earned her PhD in biophysics from the school in 2002.
This newly discovered, 11.5-billion-year-old galaxy shares a striking feature with our own
Pitt student Daniel Ivanov discovered what may be the earliest barred spiral galaxy that astronomers have ever found.
Steve Manuck was honored by the American Psychological Association
The professor emeritus received the 2026 Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions, a first for the Department of Psychology.
Storytelling meets emerging tech in Pitt’s Digital Narrative and Interactive Design program
These Pitt students are using computing skills and AI tools to design new experiences and preserve cultural stories.
A Pitt professor added fresh context to artwork at the heart of the new Pittsburgh International Airport
Alex Taylor’s description of “Pittsburgh” will introduce thousands of travelers each year to the legacy and history of Alexander Calder’s iconic mobile.
New Pitt research explains how massive canyons formed in Peru
A study out of Nadine McQuarrie’s lab found that river capture resulted in these vast geographical structures in the Andean Plateau.
Graham Hatfull reflected on 25 years of research in a special PNAS paper
The Eberly Family Professor of Biotechnology in Pitt’s Dietrich School wrote about pioneering phage discoveries and his research education community model, SEA-PHAGES.
5 Pitt people won Iris Marion Young Awards
Sabina Dietrick is the inaugural recipient of the recently renamed Laura Lovett Award for lifetime faculty achievement.
2 Pitt alumni made the 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 lists
Becca Segel and Salvador Gala earned national recognition for their leadership and innovation in the manufacturing and finance industries, respectively.
3 Pitt students were honored by the National Association of African American Honors Programs
The David C. Frederick Honors College scholars attended the group’s annual conference in Birmingham, Alabama.

