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Four undergraduate students have been named David L. Boren scholars
The scholarships will provide up to $20,000 for Pitt’s winners to study in Brazil, China, South Korea and Tanzania.
Nutrition Alumnus Goes Wild for Foraging
Adam Haritan, a wild-food enthusiast and researcher, leads educational walks, offers presentations on topics such as Mushrooms of the Fall and sells his own handcrafted wild plant- and mushroom-based
Modeling Particle Movements on Bees and Bacteria Could Lead to Robotics Advances
Engineer Anna Balazs has modeled behavior in nonliving particles which could lead to advancements in the construction of robots from highly flexible materials similar to those found in living
Departing Innovation Institute Director to Maintain Ties as Adviser, Faculty Member
After 13 years at Pitt, Marc Malandro is heading to Palo Alto, California, to join the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) as vice president of operations for CZI Science. But he's not leaving Pitt
Events Listing
Check out what’s happening at Pitt this week and beyond, including music performances and art exhibits, academic seminars and skills training sessions, festivals and open houses and much more.
Lauren Jonkman was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for her work in Namibia
The Pitt assistant professor will support the development of a primary care clinical pharmacy practice at the University of Namibia School of Pharmacy.
Community Partnership Focuses on Chronic Absenteeism Among Public School Students
Missing as few as two days of school per month can negatively affect a student’s academic performance, so Pitt and United Way are teaming up to help middle and high school students not miss class.
Dining services expands sustainable practices, selection of world cuisines and vegan dishes
From locally sourced meat to increased Farmers Market hours and gluten-free options — Pitt's Dining Services has something tasty for everyone. Plus, get the answers to frequently asked questions about
Samara Joy Nielsen will head Pitt's new nutrition science bachelor's program
The undergraduate major will be offered to students beginning in 2019.
New academic opportunities prepare students to flourish in evolving career landscapes
A new school, new degree programs, new majors and opportunities for novel research open up to students as Pitt continues to anticipate the needs of an evolving workforce.
Warren Ruder received an award to develop smart biomaterials
The assistant professor of bioengineering earned National Science Foundation funding through 2020.
Pitt-developed innovations win chancellor's commercialization funding
Faculty from the Swanson School of Engineering and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences were awarded a total of $25,000.
Resources abound for campus newcomers
If the school year flies, the first week of the academic year is a whirlwind. For those new to campus, plugging in and finding basic services can be a challenge. Here's where to look.
Pitt-Greensburg women's basketball was ranked third in its division for academic honors
The Bobcats posted a 3.647 team GPA, only 0.0026 points away from first place.
Nutrition and Dietetics Program Offering Balanced Diet of Clinical Experiences
Tom Hritz, clinical nutrition manager for UPMC Mercy and Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, has been welcoming students into the clinic with him for nearly 13 years.
Pitt-Greensburg was named a 2017-18 College of Distinction
For the second consecutive year, the regional campus was honored for its innovative application of high-impact educational practices.
Evan Waxman was recognized for medical student education
The annual honor is given by the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Arrival Survival tips ease campus move-in
More than 7,000 students will be moving onto Pitt's campus Aug. 21-25. Two of Arrival Survival's coordinators share their insider tips on how to make the big move-in as smooth as possible.
Shadow Bandits Ready for Eclipse Day
Pitt’s Shadow Bandits, a research team of students, faculty and staff, will livestream the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse and conduct research — from 100,000 feet — as part of a nationwide NASA project.
Hesselbein Leadership Forum Established in Partnership with Distinguished Alumna
The Graduate School of Public and International Affairs will be home to the forum, named for Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient and Pitt alumna Frances Hesselbein.
