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Sept. 6 is now ‘Vernard Alexander Day’ in Pittsburgh
The city council recognized the director of Pitt’s Community Engagement Center in Homewood for his work connecting local entrepreneurs with mentors and funding.
The story of Pitt’s Horror Studies Center was published in Film Quarterly
The article explains the links between director Adam Lowenstein’s story, the collection and “Night of the Living Dead.”
Pitt is globally ranked in 33 subjects, per ShanghaiRanking
The University placed among the world’s top 50 in human biological sciences, clinical medicine, nursing and six other subjects.
Pitt’s first undergraduate cancer-focused research program is underway
PICTE offers a rare and transformative opportunity for early career scientists to step directly into the world of translational cancer biology.
Senior vice chancellor and dean of the School of Medicine search begins with virtual forums
Open forums on Sept. 18 and 22 and an online survey will provide a chance for the University community and friends to provide input on the search.
42 stories, facts and figures you should know about Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning
We gathered some of our favorite tall tales from the storied landmark in celebration of its 100th birthday.
How the Cathedral of Learning went from grandiose idea to enduring landmark
In the 1920s, Chancellor John Bowman envisioned bringing Pitt together under “the greatest educational structure in the world.” One hundred years later, it’s become an awe-inspiring symbol of ambition
This art installation turns a century of Nationality Rooms history into poetry and pattern
The exhibition by Susy Bielak, Fred Schmalz and Aaron Henderson, which is based on materials from the University’s Archives and Special Collections, will run through July 2027.
Pitt’s resident Cathedral expert studies how the landmark shaped campus and the city
Drew Armstrong says the beloved building can help us understand the relationship among architecture, education and society.
This Pitt sophomore’s passion for community health won her a Newman Civic Fellowship
Avni Khandelwal, who is studying biochemistry, grew her cancer awareness, research and education nonprofit into an international organization with more than 1,000 members.
Pitt is preparing students for civic life, per a new Citizens and Scholars report
The institute’s College Presidents for Civic Preparedness coalition included the University’ All Angles program in its annual impact report.
Nominations are now open for 2 Provost’s Awards
Along with the annual honor for excellence in doctoral mentoring, the office is introducing an award for experiential learning and impact.
2 Pitt professors won American Chemical Society honors
Angela Gronenborn won the Nakanishi Prize and Kay Brummond took home an Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award.
Pitt’s Gismondi Neighborhood Education Program launches a corps to strengthen student tutors
The new initiative will develop and connect student workers as they reach out to neighborhood youth development programs.
Panther Central celebrated 25 years as Pitt’s one-stop student hub
Along with handling housing, dining, IDs and mobility for students, the office has launched the careers of staff across the University.
Pitt-Johnstown fraternities and sororities took home awards from their summer conferences
The University’s Fraternity Sorority Life Community received both individual and chapter-level recognitions across five organizations.
Submit nominations for the 2027 Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards
Any faculty member who has served at Pitt for at least three years is eligible for honors in teaching, research and public service.
2 Pitt campuses were named to the first Best Colleges for Rural America list
Pitt-Bradford and Pitt-Johnstown made the top 50 of the new Washington Monthly ranking.
The Dick Thornburgh Forum’s American Experience Distinguished Speaker lecture is Sept. 17
The forum is hosting Robert Pape, a professor of political science at the University of Chicago who studies international security affairs.
High school astrophysics club Allegheny Observers earned international recognition
CERN will award a telescope to the regional student organization based at Allegheny Observatory for its outreach programming.
