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Pitt’s Center for Urban Education will house the journal Educational Researcher
Dana Thompson Dorsey will be one of the journal’s five senior editors situated across the country.
Pitt’s Hesselbein Global Academy celebrated its 11th year
The event gathered 42 delegates from 12 countries and 11 U.S. states for an intensive learning and civic engagement experience at the University of Pittsburgh.
Pharmacy Student Serving the Underserved in New National Appointment
Kathy Monangai may not have wanted to become a pharmacist upon enrolling at the University of Pittsburgh, but since switching to Pitt’s School of Pharmacy, she has been carving a path of leadership
New Spaces for Teaching, Learning and Living Debut on Pitt's Campuses
From the athletic fields perched high on Pitt’s upper campus to the classrooms on the ground floor of the Cathedral of Learning to additions and improvements at the regional campuses, new spaces are
Professor Emerita Toi Derricotte earned a Modern Language Association award
Derricotte received the award along with the colleague with whom she founded Cave Canem, a national poetry organization that cultivates “the artistic and professional growth of African American poets
14 Pitt students were named Millennium Fellows
This term-long leadership development program takes place on selected campuses worldwide, celebrating student leadership that advances the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
New 2019–20 Programs Highlight Collaborations, Online Options
The 2019–20 academic year marks the inauguration of new majors, innovative online offerings and collaborations among different schools across the University of Pittsburgh. Highlights include programs
2 Pitt people received grants from National Endowment for the Humanities
David Birnbaum and Kathryn Haines earned funding in digital humanities and American history, respectively.
Maureen Porter received the David Portlock Outstanding International Educator Award
The associate professor was honored by the Pennsylvania Council of International Education.
Pitt Rises in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
The University of Pittsburgh is ranked among the nation’s top 20 public colleges and universities in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. Pitt is ranked 18th with Florida State
General Education Requirements Can Spark New Interests, Lead to New Career Path
According to the U.S. Department of Education, about a third of undergraduate students change their major at least once by their third year of enrollment. So, what’s the catalyst for these major
Driving Down Emissions
Pitt is driving toward its greenhouse gas reduction goals with the addition of new zero-emission electric vehicles to its fleet.
Pitt’s online Master of Science in Nursing program is among the top-rated nationally
Best Health Degrees ranked Pitt third for “cutting-edge” research in STEM fields like nursing, which increases the prestige of such programs.
Eyes on the Pies
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention epidemiologist and Pitt Graduate School of Public Health alumnus Chris Taylor baked his way to first place — and a book deal — after taking his hobby to the
Pittwire Tells Stories That Inspire
The stories take place everywhere from the microscopic confines of a laboratory slide to the expanse of outer space. But the creativity, imagination and dedication behind the reports come from the
A new partnership will bring free bike share rides to Pitt students
All Pitt first-year undergraduate students and resident assistants will receive unlimited 30-minute rides with Healthy Ride during the 2019-20 academic year.
Marching to a New Beat
Pitt senior Crissy Shannon, the first woman to hold the title of head drum major in Pitt marching band history, will take to Heinz Field Aug. 31 during the Panthers' first home football game. Read a Q
Nancy Merritt has been named vice chancellor for alumni relations
She brings 17 years of experience to the role, where she plans to develop programs to help alumni engage with students, pursue educational and professional opportunities and enrich their personal and
Global Hub Brings the World to Students in One Bright, Engaging Space
Part student lounge and part academic resource center, the cozy and colorful Global Hub features the touch-screen Engagement Wall, which introduces all of Pitt’s global learning options. Students can
Pitt Education will serve as home to the Comparative and International Education Society
The society organizes and provides conferences, publications, professional networking and research support for members from members 1,000 universities, research institutes and other organizations.
