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Pitt rose to No. 17 in the National Academy of Inventors’ national patent ranking
Innovators at the University, which is also ranking No. 26 globally, were issued 107 U.S. utility patents in calendar year 2025.
2 Pitt students were selected as 2026 Roosevelt Network Fellows
The fellowship prepares students for careers as policymakers and public servants.
Pitt commits $5M in new investments to city parks, neighborhood business corridors and public safety
The University’s most recent commitment builds on decades of collaboration and support between the City of Pittsburgh and its premier anchor institution.
Pitt has 2 new Goldwater Scholars
Juniors Alec Sciutto and Katelyn Chen join the ranks of Pitt’s 69 winners of the prestigious award for STEM undergraduates.
Introducing Pitt’s newest American Association for the Advancement of Science fellows
Jill Millstone and Ora Weisz join nearly 500 scientists recognized this year by the world’s largest scientific society.
A new Pitt collection showcases the stories of local author Sharon G. Flake
The award-winning writer behind “The Skin I’m In” joins the University Library System’s Archives and Special Collections. Attend the celebration on March 31.
Pitt leaders contributed to an APLU playbook on communicating public impact
The higher education organization points toward the University of Pittsburgh as an example of excellence in strategic storytelling.
5 can’t-miss events in April
April brings bluster and beauty to Pittsburgh, and plenty of reasons to shake off the winter blahs for fun all around the city, from a wildflower hike to a wildlife baby shower. We found five things
Student startup Pittsburgh Coastal Energy won a top prize at South by Southwest
The team of Pitt students and alumni won the student startup category for their concept of powering underwater vehicles with ocean waves.
Perseverance the focus of Pitt Stages’ 2026-27 season
The Department of Theatre Arts season will feature “Rent,” “The Metamorphosis” and other stories that showcase inner strength.
Mark Nordenberg to step down from his leadership roles with the Institute of Politics and Dick Thornburgh Forum
The chancellor emeritus, who has long been a driving force behind the wide-ranging civic initiatives, will also serve as the University’s 2026 spring commencement speaker.
Pitt’s Center for Creativity celebrated its 10-year anniversary
Faculty, staff and students gathered to share how the campus spaces have fueled experimentation, community and creation.
Junior Kaylee Frederick finished second in the U.S. Track and Field 100-Mile National Championship
The biology and secondary education major at Pitt-Johnstown is an internationally renowned ultramarathon runner.
Nev Jones wants people with lived experience at the center of mental health research
The School of Social Work researcher, who herself has schizophrenia, is trying to build a better academia — and a better world — for those with psychiatric disabilities.
4 Pitt people were named Pittsburgh Business Times 2026 Women of Influence
The awards recognize the region’s businesswomen, including one Pitt dean and three alumnae, who make impactful change by leading organizations.
James T. Johnson, Pitt alum and co-founder of Pittsburgh’s Afro American Music Institute, died at age 76
The beloved educator used music to help generations connect to their history and identity.
4 Pitt people earned the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Student Success
The award recognizes staff, faculty and administrators at the University of Pittsburgh who have positively impacted the student experience.
Meet the students helping Pitt get fit
We asked these School of Education students to share encouragement for anyone who wants to be more physically active, plus their favorite post-workout snacks and songs for your gym playlist.
Get tickets for Pitt Night at PNC Park on April 17
Tickets come with a co-branded Pirates-Pitt jersey, and students get an exclusive discount.
René Claxton will lead a new program in Pitt’s Institute for Bioethics
The School of Medicine professor aims to improve communication among clinicians, patients and families as director of humanistic communication in medicine.
