Pitt’s School of Education is leading a new life sciences workforce training program

Supported by the Richard King Mellon Foundation, the job-creating project will develop new educational credentials and partnerships to transform Pittsburgh into a life sciences powerhouse.

How a local nonprofit is helping parenting students earn college degrees

With support from Pitt’s Nonprofit Capacity Building Program, Pittsburgh Scholar House offers scholarships, housing and transportation assistance and other resources to help nontraditional students.

7 ways to stay busy in Pittsburgh this August

Explore the city’s largest park, shop vintage and upcycled goods, see the stars and try new flavors at these free events throughout the month.

High schoolers explored global solutions through the Governor’s School partnership with Open Lab

Using Pitt’s makerspace resources, students from across Pennsylvania created projects that addressed complex global challenges like fast fashion and misinformation.

Hike, bike and paddle your way through Pitt’s scenic backyard

There’s easy access to wooded trails, bike paths and scenic rivers just outside the University’s Pittsburgh campus. 

Pitt’s 2024-25 United Way campaign raised $700K to support neighbors in need

Across the University’s five campuses, 1,675 donated and volunteered to help people throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Allen Greene declares Pitt athletics will be ‘bold’ in the new college sports era

The former college and professional athlete says his journey has shaped how he views his latest role as Pitt's director of athletics. 

How Pitt is developing — and hiring — workers close to home

Meet career counselor Celiwe Jones, who helps connect residents across Pittsburgh to roles at the University.

Pitt Public Health established a new award, funded through the Jewish Healthcare Foundation

The Justin Reid Ehrenwerth Emerging Scholar Award will allow local students from under-resourced high schools to attend Pitt’s Public Health Science Academy.

Klaus Libertus is the inaugural director of Pitt’s College of General Studies

He will also serve as assistant dean for online education, effective Aug. 15.