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New programs and ways to learn launch this fall
Multidisciplinary computer science options, a variety of Dietrich School certificates and accelerated graduate degree programs usher in the 2021-22 school year.
Charles Kotuby Jr. named executive director of Center for International Legal Education
The alum leaves a position in Washington, D.C., to return to Pitt.
Research sheds light on how children interpret ‘dark tourism’
Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Professor Mary Margaret Kerr shares insights on how to help children make meaning of tragic events.
Call for nominations: Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards
The awards recognize faculty excellence in teaching, research and public service. Submit your nomination by Oct. 15.
Lecture to focus on disability policy beyond the pandemic
A Sept. 13 virtual lecture by Sen. Bob Casey will address the pandemic’s impact on people with disabilities and the need to bolster home- and community-based services.
Panthers Forward program fills financial aid gap for last-year students
The first-of-its-kind program gives up to $5,000 and exclusive mentoring to participants. Applications for this year are due Sept. 26.
Block party series brings together Oakland residents
Pitt students and their South Oakland neighbors bonded over tacos and prizes at the first of four summer events.
Home installations are underway for a community Wi-Fi pilot
A program between Pitt and Every1online that’s bringing Wi-Fi to local families in need is expanding. Residents of New Kensington and Homewood are encouraged to apply.
Where the laws of matter break down, a quantum discovery crops up
Lasers, fiendishly complex calculations and some of the coldest temperatures on Earth led to physicist Vincent Liu’s recent superfluid discovery.
Alumna chases opportunities at NASA
Stephanie Jiménez (A&S ’21) put her Pitt degree to work this summer as an intern for a NASA program that addresses environmental issues.
Campus flu shot clinics begin next week
The Pittsburgh campus will host free flu shot clinics beginning on Sept. 15. Bradford and Johnstown clinics begin on Oct. 12 and Sept. 22, respectively.
Get (re)involved on campus
Make the most of your college experience: Here are eight ways to get involved, suggested by a fellow student.
PhD student wins ‘Top Chef Amateurs’
If psychology graduate student Brett Bankson were to create a dish inspired by the University of Pittsburgh and the city at large, it would be a dish with undeniable character. "The Pittsburgh salad
Here’s the Plan (for Pitt): Q&A
Why do we have a strategic plan? What’s different about the new one? And now that we have one — what happens? The Plan for Pitt’s strategic planners answer these questions and more.
Ariel C. Armony named Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo fellow
The fellowship is sponsored by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.
Scott Bernotas promoted to vice chancellor, facilities management
Bernatos joined Pitt in 2015 and has built a strong safety culture.
Pitt Football receives $20 million gift from alumnus
The head coaching position at Pitt will be permanently named the Chris Bickell ’97 Head Football Coach.
Pitt’s National Center on Family Support to host conference on caregiving research
The conference, held March 3-4, 2022, is now accepting abstract submissions.
James Huguley Named Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the School of Social Work
The inaugural position will lead continued antiracist initiatives at the school.
