Stories by
Donovan Harrell
20 Pitt people, including Chancellor Joan Gabel, were named to the Pittsburgh Power 100
The Pittsburgh Business Times list recognizes influential leaders shaping business, civic and cultural life across the region.
Pitt successfully renewed its Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement
The national designation, valid through 2032, recognizes the University’s progress in embedding collaborative local partnerships across teaching, research and projects.
Storytelling meets emerging tech in Pitt’s Digital Narrative and Interactive Design program
These Pitt students are using computing skills and AI tools to design new experiences and preserve cultural stories.
A Pitt professor added fresh context to artwork at the heart of the new Pittsburgh International Airport
Alex Taylor’s description of “Pittsburgh” will introduce thousands of travelers each year to the legacy and history of Alexander Calder’s iconic mobile.
After 20 years, Christmas Day at Pitt is still bringing joy and connection to the community
Meet longtime volunteer Mark Burdsall, who says the annual event does more than provide meals and gifts — it creates a sense of belonging.
A Pitt postdoc was honored by the International Academy of Suicide Research
With its Early Career Award, the organization acknowledged Nermin Toukhy’s findings on how stress and inflammation relate to decision-making under pressure.
Pitt’s cricket club captured its first regional title
With a 6-1 tournament record, plus wins over Penn State and Rutgers, the team clinched the Mid-Atlantic Championship.
A graduating Pitt doctoral student balanced motherhood, research and academics to earn her degree
Katie Mullen is ready to continue advancing stroke recovery science as an occupational therapist and, now, a Doctor of Clinical Science.
AI literacy is in focus across Pitt’s new course offerings for spring
Plus, an exploration of Chinese food culture, hands-on population health training and an examination of antisemitism over time.
How Pitt is preparing Greater Hazelwood residents for emerging life sciences jobs
A new workforce program will offer paid training, holistic support and one-on-one career coaching ahead of BioForge’s arrival in the Pittsburgh neighborhood.

