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Anna C. Balazs Elected to National Academy of Sciences
The Distinguished Professor in the Swanson School of Engineering adds one of the nation’s top honors to her portfolio. Balazs is internationally recognized for her theoretical and computational
A Step Above the Rest
How far can Pitt’s graduate and professional students go? In life, the sky’s the limit. In a recent fitness challenge, they logged nearly 66.5 million steps in just three weeks.
Pitt to Extend Funding for COVID-Delayed Doctoral Students
PhD students who have passed their comprehensive exams and whose funding has run out will be eligible for an additional semester of support in academic year 2021-2022. Learn more.
A Pitt researcher is bringing attention to an emerging public health crisis
Daniel Jacobson López studies sexual assault survivors in the Black, Latino and LGBTQ communities.
Beloved Med School Tradition Lives On
Scope and Scalpel, the medical school’s satirical and punny student tradition, is aiming for a part live, part virtual play this year. See behind the scenes of “Cramilton.”
Newest Panthers Forward Class Prepares to Give Back
The innovative debt relief program is about more than just finances.
Students showcased their entrepreneurial drive at the Randall Family Big Ideas Competition
ReSolution, a self-cleaning contact case, took home this year's top prize.
Kirk Savage was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The art historian and Pitt professor joins the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Kimberlé Crenshaw and Sanjay Gupta in the newest class of the prestigious academy.
Pitt Commencement on Social Media
Share your memories of Pitt and your graduation celebration on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using the hashtags #PittGrad21, #ForgeAhead and #H2P.
En Pointe
PhD student Andrea Kozai has completed a first-of-its kind review of dance curriculums at education schools across the world.
Lessons from the HIV Epidemic
Pitt Public Health’s Jean Nachega and coauthors draw practical parallels between the COVID-19 pandemic and HIV, including innovative ways to ensure scale-up of a vaccine or treatment in Africa.
There’s no stopping Pitt volunteers
Throughout the past year, students, faculty and staff have found creative ways to keep tutoring, gardening and donating to their communities. During National Volunteer Week, find out how you can join
Class of 2021: Fill Out the Post-Graduation Survey
Pitt’s Career Center would like to know your plans after graduation and how they can assist you.
Pitt Volunteer Efforts to Continue Throughout Summer
During this National Volunteer Week, we thank the hundreds of members of Pitt’s family who have been helping out during the pandemic. Their work is not over yet.
Message From University of Pittsburgh Leadership Regarding the Chauvin Verdict
Nearly a year ago, the world was shocked by the brutal killing of George Floyd. The scene catalyzed a national discourse on inequity, injustice and the police and brought new attention to society’s
Student project places second in EPA’s Campus RainWorks Challenge
The competition asked students to apply green infrastructure design principles to college campuses across the nation.
Downloadable Class of 2021 Celebration Graphics Are Here
Show your Pitt pride and celebrate the Class of 2021 with signs for your yard and windows, cake toppers, photo props, pennants, stickers and much more.
Pitt Police Town Hall Addresses Community Concerns
The April 15 conversation ranged from police training at Pitt to a new student-focused committee that will address public safety concerns.
