Stories by
Donovan Harrell
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.
A global competitiveness expert will deliver Pitt’s winter commencement address
The Honorable Deborah L. Wince-Smith, president and CEO of the Council on Competitiveness, will speak to the Class of 2025 during the University’s Dec. 14 ceremony.
Explore paths to advancing your education during Pitt’s Graduate Week
Prospective students can connect with graduate and professional programs across the University during a virtual fair, workshops and other events, Nov. 8-15.
Pitt Homecoming 2025, in photos
See highlights from the weeklong celebration, which saw Panthers return to the Pittsburgh campus for spirit, tradition and connection.
This Pitt training teaches a lifesaving skill for responding to cardiac emergencies
The free 45-minute sessions teach participants how to use an automated external defibrillator.

