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Orthopaedic giant Freddie Fu dies at age 70
Fu brought knee surgery into the 21st century, mentored thousands and cultivated a thriving sports health community in Pittsburgh.
Yunxing Lu receives Geothermal Rising Marcelo Lippmann Graduate Award
The award is given to five graduate students based on academic record, student activities, geothermal industry experience and career goals.
Pitt named one of America's 'Coolest Schools' for sustainability leadership by Sierra Magazine
The University moved up 120 places in 2021 to rank in the Top 125 Most Sustainable Schools nationwide.
Historian Keisha N. Blain named New America Fellow
New America is an organization committed to investing in thinkers who generate ideas that impact and spark new conversations about the most pressing issues of our day.
Pitt Community Engagement Center exceeds backpack drive goal
The Community Engagement Center in Homewood packed more than 100 backpacks for area school children.
Calling all faculty and staff volunteers
Register as a team or individual for the 2021 Staff and Faculty Day of Caring. The Friday, Oct. 8, event is the signature day of service during Civic Action Week.
Sabrina Helbig receives Charles LeGeyt Fortescue Graduate Scholarship
The award is given to a beginning graduate student for one year of full-time graduate work in electrical engineering.
Algorithms led us into echo chambers online. Can they get us out?
Pitt engineers aim to break down social media echo chambers using the very technology that built them.
Dean of pharmacy to step down
Patricia Kroboth announced her decision to step down as leader of the School of Pharmacy in June of 2022.
Frogs are teaching scientists how nature can rebound
RIBBiTR, a new Pitt-hosted institute funded by a $12.5 million National Science Foundation grant, will research frogs and toads bouncing back after a catastrophic brush with disease.
Students: How to receive American Rescue Plan Act funds
Pitt received $54.7 million in new federal COVID-19 relief funds and has allocated $31.9 million to go directly to students. Here’s what undergrads and grad students should do as part of the
Tips for success at the career fair
Pitt’s Virtual Career + Internship Fair starts tomorrow — here’s what you should do before, during and after to make a good impression.
A new undergraduate program at Pitt will certify teachers
Students will be able to pick between six tracks depending on what subject they want to teach. Sign up to receive info.
Coaching, telehealth, walking groups and more
The Office of Human Resources offers a variety of virtual and in-person benefits to keep employees healthy.
Pitt Business dean to return to faculty
Arjang A. Assad has led the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and College of Business Administration since 2015.
New childcare option for faculty, staff and grad students
Children ages 3-5 are eligible for a new partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania. Sites in Carnegie and Lawrenceville are prioritizing Pitt applicants through Oct. 1.
Cast your vote for the 2021 Homecoming Court
Sixteen candidates are vying for a spot on the 2021 Homecoming Court. Read their bios and cast your vote this week.
What students can expect from the American Rescue Plan Act
The University will distribute $31.9 million in funds to more than 30,000 students on all five campuses as part of the latest coronavirus relief package that was approved earlier this year.
Comments sought for two draft policies
University community members have until Oct. 18 to review and comment on drafts titled Campus Crime Awareness and Protection of Children from Abuse.
On Sept. 21, be a good neighbor
Join the Oakland community at Pitt's final Be a Good Neighbor Block Party from 5-7 p.m. at The Corner.
