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Omer Ali was named a Russell Sage Foundation visiting scholar
The Pitt economist will spend the academic year in residence at the foundation’s New York City headquarters.
Paul Adams will discuss his new book at Pitt-Greensburg March 17
“Beyond Good Friday” investigates how Northern Ireland’s future may look amid significant changes in the U.K.
Pitt’s Heinz Chapel facade and spire repair won a Master Builders’ Association award
The Hillman Library project was also a finalist in MBA’s renovation construction over $20 million category.
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.
4 Pitt faculty won the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring
The annual honor recognizes faculty across the University who help doctoral students grow as scholars, researchers and professionals.
Chancellor Joan Gabel was named 2026 Council of Fellows Mentor Award recipient
Gabel is recognized for her mentorship of American Council on Education fellows and higher education leaders.
8 Pitt people made the New Pittsburgh Courier 40 Under 40 list
Three staffers and five alumni were among the young Black professionals recognized by the publication.
6 projects earned Dietrich Innovation Institute funding
The winning faculty come from Pitt departments ranging from English to geology and environmental science.
3 Dietrich School faculty earned funded professional development leave
Liberty Ferda, Shannon Reed and Evgeni Trofimov are the 2026-27 recipients.
5 Pitt people made the Pittsburgh Business Times 30 Under 30 list
The young professionals are making an impact on their workplaces and their communities.
Alumnus Donald Alstadt was posthumously inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame
The chemist invented Chemlok, a system of rubber-to-metal adhesives that’s widely used in cars, planes and more.
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.
Delo Blough was honored by NAFSA with an eponymous award
A regional branch of the association created the award to recognize seasoned international education professionals whose leadership, mentorship and advocacy have elevated international education.
6 Pitt affiliates joined The Advanced Leadership Institute’s 2026 cohort
Senior social scientist Alexus Brown is among the 29 emerging leaders selected for the mentorship and professional development program.
Pitt is in the top 100 worldwide in 4 Times Higher Education categories
The University’s programs in arts and humanities, education, life sciences, and medical and health were highly ranked in the magazine’s 2026 World University Rankings.
Rebecca Thurston was named Pitt Medicine’s associate dean for women’s health
The Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry is an internationally recognized menopause researcher.
Dozens of Pitt-Bradford employees marked milestone anniversaries
Warren Fass, associate professor of psychology, was honored for 45 years of service to the regional campus.
Sara Morrison earned a Whitehall Foundation grant
The research assistant professor will study goal-directed vs. habitual behavior over the next three years.
Kevin Washo was honored by City & State PA for his government relations work
The senior vice chancellor for external relations plays a crucial role in connecting the University to lawmakers and communities.
3 Institute for Learning fellows published a new book
Sara DeMartino, Tony Petrosky and Glenn Nolly coauthored “A Network for Instructional Improvement.”
