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From first-generation to graduation
Pitt’s TRIO Student Support Services has been helping under-resourced undergraduates like Elizabeth Shunk for 50 years.
How a veteran teaches about ancient wars at Pitt
Josh Cannon, who served two tours in Iraq, uses humor and personal experiences to make battles fought long ago feel relevant to modern life.
Leaders and colleagues react to Chancellor Patrick Gallagher stepping down
He was praised for moving the University forward and for his service to the community.
Pitt’s Keisha N. Blain and Yona Harvey are 2022 Guggenheim Fellows
The historian and poet are among 180 recipients of the prestigious award.
In a mask-optional world, kindness is required
Pitt people have all sorts of reasons for continuing to mask on campus. Here’s what one of them wants you to know.
Introducing this year’s Bellet Teaching awardees
Jennifer Laaser, Dana Och and Ellen Smith in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences were nominated for excellence inside and outside of the classroom. See what makes them special.
Patrick Gallagher announces his intent to step down as Pitt’s chancellor, effective in summer 2023
Gallagher will remain at the University as a full-time faculty member in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Read his full message.
Redditors hail to Pitt on r/place
Alum Ryan Lynch and hundreds of other users defended the Pitt logo during a massive online collaborative art project.
These Pitt people’s work advocating for affordable health care landed them invitations to the White House
PhD student Amy Raslevich and alum Adrianne Sapienza attended yesterday’s signing of an executive order to strengthen the Affordable Care Act.
Meet Pitt’s undergraduate commencement speakers
Louis Riddick, a broadcaster and former NFL safety, and Mary Ellen Callahan, an attorney and leader at the Department of Homeland Security, will address the Classes of 2022 and 2020.
Pitt Farmers Market is back
Get fresh produce and visit local vendors on select Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside the William Pitt Union.
Pop artist Burton Morris said he owes his life to the Cathedral of Learning. You can now see his painting of it in Hillman Library.
His parents met at Pitt in the ’50s. Last week, the Pittsburgh native unveiled his painting of the building that holds a special place in his heart.
Pitt students to lawmakers: Preserve our state-funded tuition discount
The Pitt community steps up and speaks up to protect the in-state tuition rate for Pennsylvania’s students and families.
6 in-person shows to see in Pittsburgh this April
From Afropop to Pitt Stages plays, Pittwire previews upcoming performances you won’t want to miss.
A Pitt science historian shares stories of an overlooked woman scientist
For Women’s History Month, Marian Gilton explains her interest in Émilie du Châtelet, who only recently has begun to gain overdue recognition.
Pitt provides greater clarity regarding how environmental, social and governance factors are applied in the investment decision-making process
The first-ever report addresses Pitt’s ESG policy development, progress on implementation and future trends.
Pitt’s annual health sciences symposium is getting a new name
The University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Vanscoy Winter Academy will be supported through 2042, thanks to a gift from alumnus Gordon J. Vanscoy and his wife Bethann.
A Pitt Urban Studies major won a fellowship for her work addressing food insecurity
Junior Nina Mennies has been awarded a Newman Civic Fellowship, which supports community-minded students in their journey to becoming change-makers.
Pitt graduate programs rise in U.S. News and World Report rankings
Programs in the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, School of Education, School of Medicine and Swanson School of Engineering saw jumps in their 2023 Best Graduate Schools rankings.
This new program funds research on climate change and precision public health
The Public Health Trans-Disciplinary Collaboration Pilot Awards support projects that use data science to develop targeted health interventions. Here are the 5 winning projects.
