University News
Amy Schroth was named director of development for student affairs
She brings to the new role a deep commitment to fundraising for student experience initiatives.
Save the date for Pitt’s Community Engaged Scholarship Forum on March 3
Award nominations and proposals for workshops and posters are open now.
Comment on 3 University policies to be decommissioned through Dec. 4
Members of the Pitt community are invited to provide feedback via an online form.
Betsy Farmer will step down as Pitt Social Work dean
A national search will be launched to replace Farmer, who will return to the school’s faculty in July 2026.
HERL researchers will lead a $41M ARPA-H grant, a first for Pitt
Rory Cooper and Jorge Candiotti will lead the project to develop a novel system to reimagine the wheelchair and assistive robotic arm.
Volunteer at Pitt’s winter commencement on Dec. 14
Giving a hand at the ceremony is the perfect way for faculty, staff and students to bid their graduating students and friends farewell. Sign up by Dec. 3.
Explore paths to advancing your education during Pitt’s Graduate Week
Prospective students can connect with graduate and professional programs across the University during a virtual fair, workshops and other events, Nov. 8-15.
Hillman Library earned LEED Platinum certification
With the highest possible rank bestowed by the U.S. Green Building Council rating system, the library becomes Pitt’s 19th building to earn LEED certification since 2005.
Pitt Homecoming 2025, in photos
See highlights from the weeklong celebration, which saw Panthers return to the Pittsburgh campus for spirit, tradition and connection.
Pitt is among 15 to join the Axiom Space University Alliance
The new initiative will advocate for scientific opportunities in microgravity research and commercial innovation in low-Earth orbit, among other priorities.