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The Frederick Honors College’s undergraduate journal won national recognition
The Pittsburgh Undergraduate Review earned second place in the National Collegiate Honors Council’s Honors Publication Contest.
Pitt is among the top public universities in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report
The University’s nursing program is in the country’s top 10, and Pitt was recognized as among the best for veterans.
Pitt’s University Child Development Center launched a Little Free Library
The free book-exchange box, designed by preschool students, will expand book access in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood.
A Pitt professor is playing a key role in tracking where Pennsylvania’s opioid settlement money goes
A new database co-created by Renee Cloutier offers a way to see which approaches to the opioid crisis are working.
Pitt-Johnstown was recognized by Audubon International
The campus retained its certified sanctuary designation, which it first received in 2019.
How Pitt is building additional awareness and support for research
The University is highlighting the vital importance of research through its Research Matters program.
Nominate faculty and staff accessibility champions through Sept. 26
Winners of the second annual ACCESS Awards will be honored at an October ceremony.
Homecoming means family for these Pitt graduates
The annual celebration brings together generations of Panther connections and pride for Roslyn Munsch and her daughters, Maria and Regina.
Pitt hosted its first quantum summer camp for local high schoolers
Professors and undergraduates within the University’s Learning Research and Development Center designed the camp with support from Pitt Cyber.
Pitt’s state-of-the-art Recreation and Wellness Center supports students’ physical and mental health
See inside the new 270,000-square-foot hub for health, fun and community connection on the Pittsburgh campus.
Nominations are open for the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring
The deadline to nominate an outstanding graduate faculty member is Oct. 10.
How Pitt’s CyberCamp is drawing high schoolers back to the University
As it approaches its 10th year, the lauded Pitt Cyber program is innovating its approach to help grow the national cybersecurity workforce.
Brad Dicianno was named a community hero
A Pittsburgh organization recognized the School of Medicine professor for his work supporting people with spina bifida.
Championing student mental health earned this Pitt junior a Newman Civic Fellowship
Mohammad Shedeed has joined a national network of fellows committed to driving civic change across their communities.
Panthers Forward, which has saved students $5.2 million, is accepting applications
The first-of-its-kind debt relief initiative provides 150 graduating seniors with up to $5,000 in direct federal student loan relief each year. Apply by Sept. 28.
George Reid Andrews was honored by the Conference on Latin American History
The Distinguished Professor Emeritus earned the organization’s Distinguished Service Award.
Alumnus Chris Papst wrote a book based on his Emmy-winning reporting
“Failure Factory” builds on his eight-year investigation into Baltimore City Public Schools for WBFF.
Nominations for the Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards are open
Recommend a faculty member for the honors in teaching, research and public service through Oct. 10.
Stepping into a new Hillman Library
Along with updated infrastructure and comfortable study spaces, the library now puts unique special collections and experiential learning labs in the spotlight. Take a tour at a Sept. 8 open house.
A Pitt project will host 3 visiting artists in September
Meet Venazir Martinez, Musa 71 and Harry Bones at free events hosted through Sept. 15.

