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Clark Chilson published a book about being nonreligious in Japan

The Dietrich School associate professor’s book explores depictions of religion in the country’s media and popular culture.

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  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Pitt-Greensburg honored 3 alumni at its Blue and Gold Celebration

Dominick Domasky, Melissa Davis and Jamal Woodson are this year’s winners.

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Adam Lowenstein in front of a display showcasing horror films

Pitt has launched a first-of-its-kind Horror Studies Center

Just in time for Halloween, the new Dietrich School center approaches the genre through an interdisciplinary and global lens. See some of the chilling materials.

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  • David C. Frederick Honors College
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McClure stands next to a Point Park University banner.

Christine McClure received a Distinguished Alumni Award from Point Park University

A two-time graduate of the university, McClure is an expert on qualitative and community-engaged research.

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  • School of Education
  • School of Public and International Affairs
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Comment on a draft policy regarding research misconduct until Nov. 4

Members of the Pitt community are invited to provide feedback via an online form.

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A panther statue.

2 Pitt Law students took part in a national Jewish graduate student summit in DC

Cooper Feiner and Amallia Rascoe joined the invitation-only Miller Family Partners Summit, an annual convention of Jewish graduate student leaders.

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  • School of Law
The Robinsons stand with Franco Harris and Mark Nordenberg.

Remembering Betty and ‘Jimmy Joe’ Robinson, who transformed parts of Pittsburgh through education and service

The Pitt alumni, who were married for 74 years and credited with reshaping the city’s Manchester neighborhood, died weeks apart.

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  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Education
Feet walking on a treadmill

These Pitt researchers are making steady progress toward a confident gait

A recent study, led by Gelsy Torres-Oviedo, shows an assured walk may start with being able to perceive changes.

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  • Swanson School of Engineering
Cathedral of Learning and Heinz Chapel with a lamppost decorated with a Pitt banner

Pitt was named a Leading Disability Employer for a second year

The National Organization on Disability once again recognized the University for inclusive workplace practices and accessibility efforts.

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Pitt regional campuses are among the best in the North, per U.S. News & World Report

Pitt-Bradford and Pitt-Johnstown both earned top 20 spots in the regional category and were named among the nation’s best colleges for veterans.

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A bus travels over a yellow bridge into downtown Pittsburgh

3 Pitt alumni earned 2025 C-Suite Awards

Pittsburgh Business Times recognized Jamie McMahon, Ken Gormley and Chronis Manolis as top executives on its annual list.

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  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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  • School of Pharmacy
Mascot Piper looks at a stone plaque

Pitt-Bradford’s panther mascot finally has its name

The new moniker, Piper, is a tribute to the campus’ ties to aviation history.

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Skeletal hand giving the thumbs up

7 fall events around Pittsburgh this October

Explore the city this October with street festivals, spooky tours and leaf-peeping spots

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A Panther statue

5 Pitt people are on City & State PA’s 40 in Their Forties list

The annual list spotlights people making an impact across the commonwealth.

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  • School of Medicine
The Cathedral of Learning behind tree branches

7 Pitt faculty earned Dr. Larry E. Davis Awards

They will be celebrated for achievements in leadership, mentoring, research and community engagement at a Nov. 6 dinner.

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  • Teaching & Learning
Dave McKay, Tim Sukits, Shon Wright, Jay Davis, Dan Bradley, Don Crenshaw, John McAleavey, Aaron Crenshaw, Tom Szymczak stand in a warehouse

A Pitt mentorship program is giving small businesses a leg up

By pairing up small companies and large firms, the Mentor-Protege initiative is one way the University is boosting opportunities for emerging enterprises and driving local economic development.

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  • It's Possible at Pitt
Caitlin Bruce standing in front of a wall of street art

Caitlin Bruce won a National Communication Association book award

“Voices in Aerosol” earned the Winans-Wichelns Award, among the organization’s highest honors.

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  • Innovation and Research
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
A person behind a podium toasts toward the Tansky family.

Pitt honored the Tansky family’s dedication to the University with a space in Hillman Library

The Tansky Family Commons is named in honor of their most recent gift to the University Library System, which will support experiential learning and technology in the renovated space.

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Two people kneel on the ground to clean a folding wheelchair.

Pitt keeps the community mobile with its annual wheelchair wash and tune-up clinic

University faculty and students come together to provide minor maintenance to wheelchair users in the Pittsburgh area.

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  • School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
  • School of Medicine
American Chemical Society officers and staff

A Pitt student group earned American Chemical Society honors

The University’s ACS Student Affiliates group was recognized as an outstanding student community and picked up the society’s Green Chemistry Award.

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  • Sustainability
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  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences