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Pitt celebrated its largest graduating class yet at commencement
More than 5,000 Pittsburgh graduates walked the stage at PPG Paints Arena on May 4. Plus, ceremonies in Bradford, Greensburg, Johnstown and Titusville.
6 seniors who overcame great challenges to walk at Pitt’s spring commencement
Supported by caring faculty and programs like Panthers Forward and TRIO Student Success Services, their achievements demonstrate how Pitt makes graduation possible for every student.
2 Pitt campuses earned Military Friendly designations
It’s the 15th consecutive year Pitt-Bradford has been recognized for its support of active military and veteran students.
This Pitt professor designed a ‘Survivor’-style game to teach social psychology lessons
Jennifer Hirsch’s unique course lets students get in the heads of reality stars — and learn some lessons while they’re in there.
2024 at Pitt, in photos
Our photographers shared their 10 favorite images of innovative researchers, major developments and more from the year.
Pitt earned an 8th consecutive Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
The University is among 90 nationwide recognized for an outstanding commitment to equity and inclusion.
Catch up on the past year at Pitt with this tl;dr
From new leadership to community engagement honors, the University redefined what is possible in 2023-24.
'Dreams Deferred' memoir chronicles a path from poverty to social impact
Brandolon Barnett writes about “recession, struggle and the quest for a better world.” And, more books by Pitt alumni, out now.
A new Pitt course is using improv to build more confident, empathetic lawyers
It’s no joke: Professor of Legal Writing Ben Bratman designed the class to teach “human skills” to upper-class law students after seeing how the hobby benefited his teaching.
A guest’s guide to commencement at the University of Pittsburgh
Everything you need to know about parking, pictures, accessibility and more for your time on the Pittsburgh campus.