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Give feedback on the School of Social Work’s search for a new dean
All members of the University community are invited to an open forum on Jan. 16 at 2:30 p.m.
Storytelling meets emerging tech in Pitt’s Digital Narrative and Interactive Design program
These Pitt students are using computing skills and AI tools to design new experiences and preserve cultural stories.
Monique Smith earned an Impact Award from City & State PA
The publication also identified School of Law alumna Kimberly Joyce as a socially responsible leader.
Pitt-Bradford’s president was honored by an anonymous group with an endowed scholarship in his name
Even the longtime leader and 1983 graduate of the regional campus, Richard Esch, doesn’t know who the donors are.
@PittOfficial is keeping it 100K
Revisit six of the University’s top Instagram posts over the years.
This Pitt professor added fresh context to artwork at the heart of the new Pittsburgh International Airport
Alex Taylor’s description of “Pittsburgh” will introduce thousands of travelers each year to the legacy and history of Alexander Calder’s iconic mobile.
After 20 years, Christmas Day at Pitt is still bringing joy and connection to the community
Meet longtime volunteer Mark Burdsall, who says the annual event does more than provide meals and gifts — it creates a sense of belonging.
Meet the Pitt staffers who keep campus running during winter recess
From lab managers to police officers, these unsung heroes work behind-the-scenes to keep the University’s Pittsburgh campus safe and functional over break.
New Pitt research explains how massive canyons formed in Peru
A study out of Nadine McQuarrie’s lab found that river capture resulted in these vast geographical structures in the Andean Plateau.
Leigh Culley was named Pitt’s assistant vice chancellor for accessibility
The Pitt Education alumna has led the University’s Disability Resources and Services through a period of growth and achievement, per Clyde Pickett.
Pitt celebrated its newest graduates at winter commencement
Relive the pomp and circumstance — and snow — in this photo gallery.
A Pitt grad student was a runner-up in the Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway
Alexandra Walton, a second-year in the PharmD program, won $20,000 at the halftime show of the Big Ten Championship Game.
5 impactful moments Pitt made possible in 2025
It was a year of medical breakthroughs, student honors and community impact across the University.
This Pitt alum’s Hollywood dreams came true
Now producer Adam Fasullo is paying his success forward, helping fellow Pitt grads forge film industry careers.
8 Pitt undergraduates earned Gilman Scholarships
The Department of State award offers merit-based study abroad funding of up to $5,000 to students with limited financial means.
This fearless senior is the definition of ‘cool under pressure’
Goalkeeping for the Pitt women’s soccer team taught Ellie Breech the value of swift action. That same trait helped her save her father’s life.
Michael Buckstein will march in the Pasadena Rose Parade
The assistant director of bands at Pitt will join more than 300 other band directors from across North America on Jan. 1.
Panthers Forward, which has helped 1,200 Pitt seniors address their student loans, welcomes its eighth class
The program has offset $6 million in debt since 2017 by providing up to $5,000 in direct federal loan relief, plus mentoring, workshops and financial planning resources.
John Kellum was elected as a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
The Pitt kidney injury and sepsis expert has been issued 26 U.S. patents and has licensed his discoveries to six different companies.
A Pitt postdoc was honored by the International Academy of Suicide Research
With its Early Career Award, the organization acknowledged Nermin Toukhy’s findings on how stress and inflammation relate to decision-making under pressure.
