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Pitt renewed its pledge to enroll more students from lower-income backgrounds
The recommitment to the American Talent Initiative builds on a series of affordability efforts, including a regional campus tuition pledge for eligible Pennsylvanians and low-cost Pitt Online programs
Pitt Online’s web launch marks a new era for flexible, career-focused education
Explore the bold new platform that connects prospective students with all of Pitt’s hybrid and online programs in one place.
Maureen Lichtveld was again named a National Academy of Medicine councilor
The dean of the School of Public Health and Jonas Salk Chair in Population Health will serve a second three-year term on the academy’s governing and oversight body.
3 Pitt projects were in space at the same time, a rare university milestone
Student projects out of the NSF Center for Space, High-performance and Resilient Computing could be found in three distinct areas of space during FY2025.
Pitt Nursing is launching a hybrid MSN program to meet the growing demand for advanced nurse practitioners
The new flexible program joins Pitt Online’s expanding portfolio of hybrid and online health sciences credentials built for in-demand careers.
Nikhil Bajaj received an NSF CAREER Award
The assistant professor in the Swanson School of Engineering will use the award to design a new framework for developing nonlinear systems from a desired behavior.
Pitt alumna Katy Nesbitt is again a World Cup referee
Nesbitt is one of eight American referees selected for the USA-hosted tournament.
11 PA high school graduates finished a MAC at Pitt-Titusville training program
The cohort of Penncrest School District graduates completed the intensive, hands-on machining and CNC training program.
Scaife Hall is Pitt’s 20th LEED certified building since 2005
The building’s recent renovation and West Wing addition earned a LEED Gold certification, the second-highest rank in the green building rating system.
Pitt’s Move Out Clean Out diverted a record 25K pounds from landfills
The May event collected 25,637 pounds of materials from students moving out of campus housing, a 13.6% increase over last year.
19 Pitt students earned national honors in a Russian essay contest
Thirty-one Dietrich School students participated in the 2026 ACTR National Post-Secondary Russian Essay Contest.
Carissa Slotterback is stepping down as dean of the School of Public and International Affairs
Slotterback, who led the launch of SPIA’s undergraduate program in public policy, is heading to Arizona State University, effective Aug. 3.
What’s next for Oakland? Pitt and local leaders shared their vision for the neighborhood at a recent panel.
Senior Vice Chancellor for External Relations Kevin Washo discussed the University’s role as an anchor institution at Tuesday’s Corridors of Opportunity forum.
This van delivers vision care to underinsured people across the Pittsburgh region
At its latest stop in Greater Hazelwood, older adults had access to comprehensive eye exams, retinal imaging and even glasses, all free of charge.
Biomanufacturing, workforce development and community partnerships improve life and lives in Greater Hazelwood
Not far from BioForge Manufacturing center, Pitt Academy gathering amplifies the importance of neighborhood engagement in partnership with biotech development
Pitt-Bradford’s first full cohort of engineering graduates is fully employed
Several of the 13 engineering technology alumni were hired by companies where they previously interned.
Pitt is in the top 0.5% of universities, per the World University Rankings
The largest academic ranking of global universities puts Pitt at No. 86 worldwide and No. 42 nationally.
Jonathan Fuller was named a 2029 Greenwall Faculty Scholar
Associate Professor Jonathan Fuller will use a novel philosophical theory to make bioethical recommendations.
Wind energy is not bad for your health, new research shows
In this study, Osea Giuntella and his colleagues found no adverse physical or mental health affects after the installation of nearby turbines.
Pitt’s Recreation and Wellness Center was featured in Campus Rec Magazine
The facility’s accessible programming, visionary design and focus on mental well-being were the focus of the publication’s latest cover story.
