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15 Pitt researchers were named to Clarivate’s annual Highly Cited list
The ranking highlights the small number of researchers globally who have authored papers in the top 1% by citation.
10 Pitt-Bradford students presented at the Regional Science Consortium
Three faculty members also shared projects at the event in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Meet the 2025 Celebration of Innovation and Entrepreneurship awardees
The annual honors recognize Pitt people as well as regional small businesses whose inventions and companies contribute to the University’s spirit of possibility.
Amy Schroth was named director of development for student affairs
She brings to the new role a deep commitment to fundraising for student experience initiatives.
Grace Kenney won a New Investigator Grant
The assistant professor is mapping uncharted areas of microbial chemistry with funding from the Charles E. Kaufman Foundation.
Prevention at Pitt partnered with Saxbys on an awareness campaign
This November, pick up a reminder about sexual assault prevention and campus resources with your warm beverage.
Justin Kitzes won a Bezos Earth Fund AI Grand Challenge grant
The Dietrich School faculty member is partnering with the National Audubon Society and WildMon to harness artificial intelligence for the health of the planet.
Atilla Soran was named president-elect of the Senologic International Society
The clinical professor of surgery currently serves as general secretary of the organization, which is dedicated to advancing the study of breast health care globally.
Pitt students and staff took home awards at a statewide TRIO conference
Students and staff members took home scholarships and an award at the 2025 PA TRIO Annual Conference.
A Pitt-Bradford conference taught students to recognize signs of human trafficking
Nursing, criminal justice and computer information systems majors heard panelist perspectives on building awareness and strengthening community responses to trafficking.
Hillman Library earned LEED Platinum certification
With the highest possible rank bestowed by the U.S. Green Building Council rating system, the library becomes Pitt’s 19th building to earn LEED certification since 2005.
Pitt is among 15 to join the Axiom Space University Alliance
The new initiative will advocate for scientific opportunities in microgravity research and commercial innovation in low-Earth orbit, among other priorities.
RJ Thompson won the Dr. Tom Baker Community Leader Award
The award, granted by local non-profit Get Involved, Inc., recognizes passionate and positive community impact.
Pitt was named one of the best schools for men in nursing
The award from the American Association for Men in Nursing recognizes schools that recruit and support male nurses.
Karen Arndt will give a lecture at a Genetics Society of America gathering
The Dietrich School professor will present the Lee Hartwell Lecture at this year’s Yeast Genetics Meeting.
The Frederick Honors College has three new experts in residence
This year’s cohort adds new expertise in entrepreneurship and finance, along with a visual artist.
Douglas White will lead Pitt’s new Institute for Bioethics
And, Lisa Parker is stepping into a new role as director of the institute’s Center for Research Ethics.
More than 100 students competed in soil judging at Pitt-Johnstown
Students from more than a dozen schools gained hands-on experience in evaluating and classifying soil properties.
A film inspired by ‘The Pitt’ consultant Sylvia Owusu-Ansah is now showing across the country
Part of the American Black Film Festival, you can find showings of “In Good Hands” in New York, Atlanta, Dallas and Los Angeles.
Pitt Law is a best value law school according to National Jurist
The school earned the No. 21 rank in its first appearance on the prestigious list, which honors schools that deliver strong outcomes for graduates while maintaining affordability.
