Stories by
Nick France
High schoolers explored global solutions through the Governor’s School partnership with Open Lab
Using Pitt’s makerspace resources, students from across Pennsylvania created projects that addressed complex global challenges like fast fashion and misinformation.
Pitt’s 2024-25 United Way campaign raised $700K to support neighbors in need
Across the University’s five campuses, 1,675 donated and volunteered to help people throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Pitt Public Health established a new award, funded through the Jewish Healthcare Foundation
The Justin Reid Ehrenwerth Emerging Scholar Award will allow local students from under-resourced high schools to attend Pitt’s Public Health Science Academy.
Rory Cooper spoke at the UN about AI-powered assistive technology
The Human Engineering Research Laboratories talk focused on how artificial intelligence is changing the innovation landscape and helping people with disabilities.
Pitt students published their research with the US Army Corps of Engineers
The cohort, led by Professor Emily Elliott, monitored the downriver impacts from an artificial spring flood along the Allegheny River.
Tia-Lynn Ashman earned the Botanical Society of America’s highest honor
The Pitt Distinguished Professor was honored for her contributions to plant science, mentoring and global scientific collaboration.
Catch Jessica Ghilani talking tech on KDKA every month
The Pitt-Greensburg and Pitt Cyber faculty member discusses technology issues and current events like AI, digital hygiene and more on the recurring segment.
Vuk Vuković was awarded an ACLS Leading Edge Fellowship
The Dietrich School scholar will take the position of associate curator at the National Public Housing Museum.
2 grants will advance Pitt life sciences and cyber training opportunities
The awards from the Richard King Mellon foundation aim to meet growing industry workforce needs in emerging areas.
8 Pitt people contributed to a recent exhibit at The Frick Pittsburgh
The faculty, staff and alumni wrote annotations for Kara Walker’s illustrations of the Civil War.

