Stories by
Donovan Harrell
Pitt received a grant renewal for its Kessler Scholars program
The four-year extension supports Pitt’s first-generation student success initiatives. Meet the 20 students in this year’s cohort.
Meet Pitt’s 2025-26 Fulbright US Student finalists
Scholars from across disciplines will represent the United States in countries including Germany, Montenegro, Israel and Azerbaijan.
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.
Go cardless with Pitt’s new Mobile Panther ID
Starting July 15, Pittsburgh campus students, faculty and staff can swap their plastic Panther Cards for a mobile credential and access buildings and campus services via smartphone or smartwatch.
A Pitt engineering education took this US Army pilot from the aircraft to the classroom
After finishing his thesis, in which he developed a solution to minimize in-rush currents in motors, Capt. Daniel Hawbaker is heading to West Point to teach the next generation of military engineers.
7 free events in Pittsburgh this July
From downtown events like Picklesburgh and Anthrocon to car-free strolls in the Strip District, there are plenty of opportunities to get outside this month.
Senior Ryan Willis earned a Beinecke Scholarship
The English and philosophy major will use the $35,000 award to continue his studies in graduate school.
Meet Pitt’s incoming class of Chancellor’s scholars
The 12 awardees of the University’s most prestigious undergraduate award include aspiring researchers and community leaders.
5 incoming Pitt first-years from across PA received Stamps Scholarships
The 2025 cohort plans to pursue studies in business, engineering, psychology and more.
Register for Pitt’s second Transfer Pathways Summit on June 6
The event, which will feature a student panel and a colloquium with local community college leaders, aims to bolster support for transfer students at four-year institutions.