Stories by
Donovan Harrell
Pitt’s Frederick Honors College is ranked No. 13 in the US
This latest honor from Road2College follows the school’s No. 11 ranking from College Transitions in 2025.
They benefited from Pitt’s Student Success Hub. Now, they’re giving back.
Peer Success Guides like Kam Chan and Alivia Melius play an important role in the University’s goal of cultivating access, affordability and support for all students.
These students are producing local indie films using skills they picked up at Pitt
Plus, don’t miss the web premiere of “No Encore,” a gothic short film by recent alumna Gigi Vitolo Gonzalis Butkewitsch.
Using AI at Pitt? Here are 5 secure apps for your tool belt.
Claude for Education is the latest addition to University-approved generative AI tools for students, faculty and staff.
Pitt’s Frederick Honors College commemorated 20 years of programming at its Wyoming preserve
Allen L. Cook, a rancher and conservationist, gifted the Spring Creek Preserve to the University, creating a permanent off-site learning environment for honors students.
10 Pitt staffers earned Chancellor’s Distinguished Service Awards
The employees were recognized for innovation, mentorship, research support, student impact and service that strengthens the University community.
7 free and low-cost things to do in February
Celebrate Black History Month's 100th anniversary, contribute to a collaborative art piece and catch a Pitt Stages’ production.
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.

