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Pitt Hillel creates meaningful cultural experiences on campus and beyond

The student-led and staff supported group is a place of fellowship and celebration for Jewish college students across Pittsburgh.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Pitt celebrated its first-ever Graduate and Professional Students Honors Convocation

Awardees have distinguished themselves through research, service and leadership.

  • University News
  • Innovation and Research
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The University of Pittsburgh named a dean for the School of Computing and Information

Bruce Childers, who has served as interim dean since 2020, will officially assume the role May 1.

  • University News
  • School of Computing and Information
Mylynda Massart sitting at desk in office

Volunteers for research studies should get access to their data, says this Pitt professor

"It’s hard, but it’s worth it," Mylynda Massart says in this Q&A about the extra effort involved in sharing data with study participants.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Clinical and Translational Science Institute
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David Brown is Pitt’s new vice chancellor for government relations and advocacy

He will advocate on behalf of the University’s students, faculty and staff at all levels of government.

  • University News
Cynthia Golden smiling

University Center for Teaching and Learning leader will step down in June

During her 13-year tenure, Cynthia Golden helped lead efforts to foster excellence in teaching, technology-enhanced learning, assessment and other academic support services.

  • University News
  • Teaching & Learning
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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.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Social Work
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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.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Faculty
  • David C. Frederick Honors College
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher speaking at podium in front of colorful wall

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.

  • University News
  • Chancellor
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Pitt’s Keisha N. Blain and Yona Harvey are 2022 Guggenheim Fellows

The historian and poet are among 180 recipients of the prestigious award.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Faculty
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Cary Anderson wearing face mask and grey Pitt hoodie outside

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.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Covid-19
Recipients of the Tina and David Bellet Teaching Excellence Award

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.

  • University News
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Faculty
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Technology & Science
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher standing with arms folded

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.

  • University News
  • Chancellor
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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.

  • Technology & Science
  • Arts and Humanities
  • School of Computing and Information
Amy Raslevich and Adrianne Sapienza posing for photo together

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.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Alumni
  • School of Public Health
Graduating students smiling in the crowd

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.

  • University News
  • Commencement 2022
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Student purchasing from Victory Farms stand at farmers market

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.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Our City/Our Campus
Burton Morris speaking at podium next to Cathedral artwork

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.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Cathedral of Learning
Pitt people holding signs to support the University in Harrisburg.

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.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
  • Students
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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.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Our City/Our Campus