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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.

  • Technology & Science
  • Community Impact
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security
  • Cultivate student success
  • School of Computing and Information
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Brad Dicianno was named a community hero

A Pittsburgh organization recognized the School of Medicine professor for his work supporting people with spina bifida.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Community Impact
  • Be welcoming and engaged
  • School of Medicine
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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.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
  • Cultivate student success
  • David C. Frederick Honors College
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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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.

  • University News
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Faculty
  • Provost
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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.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
  • Undergraduate students
  • Cultivate student success
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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.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Community Impact
  • Cultivate student success
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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George Reid Andrews was honored by the Conference on Latin American History

The Distinguished Professor Emeritus earned the organization’s Distinguished Service Award.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Propel scholarship, creativity and innovation
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Step into a new Hillman Library this fall

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.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Cultivate student success
  • Propel scholarship, creativity and innovation
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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.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Propel scholarship, creativity and innovation
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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You’re at a New Ivy — now make the most of it

Pitt students are so employable that Forbes named the University a “New Ivy.” Here’s how to live your best Ivy life in Pittsburgh.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Cultivate student success
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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.

  • University News
  • Faculty
  • Staff
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Meet the students behind Pitt’s social media accounts

And, follow along Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook and more.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
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Stay aware while navigating Fifth Ave. construction

Follow these safety tips for pedestrians and motorists in the Oakland neighborhood as the Pittsburgh Regional Transit University Line project continues.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Students
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Pittsburgh Campus
  • Promote accountability and trust
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This Pitt team is modeling a love of sports to the next generation of women athletes

Along with a successful season on the field, Pitt’s women’s lacrosse team partnered with the Boys and Girls Club to exchange letters with local kids this year.

  • Community Impact
  • Be welcoming and engaged
  • Athletics
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Pitt will be closed Sept. 1 in observance of Labor Day

From campus shuttles to dining services, here’s what you need to know about University operations for Monday’s holiday.

  • University News
  • Students
  • Faculty
  • Staff
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5 September events you won’t want to miss

Make the month memorable and affordable with free festivals, board game gatherings and more.

The Cathedral of Learning

8 Pitt faculty developed new courses as Seminar in Composition fellows

The fellows, representing various departments in Pitt’s Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, designed classes informed by their field of study.

  • Teaching & Learning
  • Cultivate student success
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Alumnus Timothy Nerozzi earned a Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship

The 2017 Dietrich School graduate will research religion in America during the yearlong program.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Propel scholarship, creativity and innovation
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Pitt undergraduates showcased their work at the first Frederick Honors College Summer Research Conference

Fifty-eight students presented on their studies in the fields of social sciences, STEM, arts and humanities at Pitt-Greensburg.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Pitt-Greensburg
  • Cultivate student success
  • David C. Frederick Honors College
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Welcome Week 2025, in photos

Thousands of new Panthers kicked off the academic year with New Student Convocation, Lantern Night and other traditions. See some of our favorite moments.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pittsburgh Campus
  • Cultivate student success