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Pitt is launching its first online undergraduate degree in health informatics and artificial intelligence
The curriculum blends health care knowledge, data science and emerging technology to prepare students to lead in a rapidly evolving digital health landscape.

Thinking about graduate school? These sessions will help you decide what’s next.
The free virtual workshops will guide prospective graduate and professional students through applications, funding, housing and more.

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.

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.

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.

Bobby Grier’s Sugar Bowl stand: How one Pitt player changed the game
A recent Heinz History Center event commemorated the upcoming 70th anniversary of the Pitt football legend’s watershed moment.

Just how clean do recyclables need to be?
In this Q&A, Pitt Sustainability’s Emily Potoczny offers tips for how students, faculty and staff can recycle, compost and reduce their environmental impact without leaving campus.

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.

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.

See photos from Pitt’s Health Sciences Alumni Weekend
More than 300 graduates from the University’s six schools of the health sciences returned to campus to connect with their Pitt community.

Clark Chilson published a book about being nonreligious in Japan
The Dietrich School associate professor’s book explores depictions of religion in the country’s media and popular culture.

Pitt-Greensburg honored 3 alumni at its Blue and Gold Celebration
Dominick Domasky, Melissa Davis and Jamal Woodson are this year’s winners.

Pitt has launched a first-of-its-kind Horror Studies Center
Just in time for Halloween, the new Dietrich School center approaches the genre through an interdisciplinary and global lens. See some of the chilling materials.

Christine McClure received a Distinguished Alumni Award from Point Park University
A two-time graduate of the university, McClure is an expert on qualitative and community-engaged research.

Comment on a draft policy regarding research misconduct until Nov. 4
Members of the Pitt community are invited to provide feedback via an online form.

2 Pitt Law students took part in a national Jewish graduate student summit in DC
Cooper Feiner and Amallia Rascoe joined the invitation-only Miller Family Partners Summit, an annual convention of Jewish graduate student leaders.

3 Pitt alumni earned 2025 C-Suite Awards
Pittsburgh Business Times recognized Jamie McMahon, Ken Gormley and Chronis Manolis as top executives on its annual list.

Remembering Betty and ‘Jimmy Joe’ Robinson, who transformed parts of Pittsburgh through education and service
The Pitt alumni, who were married for 74 years and credited with reshaping the city’s Manchester neighborhood, died weeks apart.

These Pitt researchers are making steady progress toward a confident gait
A recent study, led by Gelsy Torres-Oviedo, shows an assured walk may start with being able to perceive changes.

Pitt was named a Leading Disability Employer for a second year
The National Organization on Disability once again recognized the University for inclusive workplace practices and accessibility efforts.