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Nominate faculty and staff accessibility champions through Sept. 26
Winners of the second annual ACCESS Awards will be honored at an October ceremony.

Homecoming means family for these Pitt graduates
The annual celebration brings together generations of Panther connections and pride for Roslyn Munsch and her daughters, Maria and Regina.

Pitt hosted its first quantum summer camp for local high schoolers
Professors and undergraduates within the University’s Learning Research and Development Center designed the camp with support from Pitt Cyber.

Pitt’s state-of-the-art Recreation and Wellness Center is now open for students
See inside the new 270,000-square-foot hub for health, fun and community connection on the Pittsburgh campus.

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.

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.

Brad Dicianno was named a community hero
A Pittsburgh organization recognized the School of Medicine professor for his work supporting people with spina bifida.

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.

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.

George Reid Andrews was honored by the Conference on Latin American History
The Distinguished Professor Emeritus earned the organization’s Distinguished Service Award.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meet the students behind Pitt’s social media accounts
And, follow along Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook and more.

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.

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.

Alumnus Timothy Nerozzi earned a Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship
The 2017 Dietrich School graduate will research religion in America during the yearlong program.

5 September events you won’t want to miss
Make the month memorable and affordable with free festivals, board game gatherings and more.