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9 Pitt people made Pittsburgh Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list
Among the honorees are Sophia Choukas-Bradley, associate professor of psychology, and Jamilah Ducar, leader of the Office of Engagement and Community Affairs.
See photos from the inaugural JCC Maccabi Campus Games at Pitt
Nearly 2,000 Jewish teen athletes from around the world competed and connected during the weeklong Olympic-style event.
John C. Byrd has been named UPMC Hillman Cancer Center director
The internationally lauded researcher will lead one of the nation’s premier National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers.
3 Pitt campuses are among this year’s Colleges of Distinction
The University’s Pittsburgh, Bradford and Johnstown campuses made the list for helping students learn, grow and succeed.
A Responsible Data Science project will explore extreme human altruism
The Pitt initiative will collaborate with the Carnegie Hero Fund to make its 121 years of data on heroes available to researchers.
Pitt’s School of Education is leading a new life sciences workforce training program
Supported by the Richard King Mellon Foundation, the job-creating project will develop new educational credentials and partnerships to transform Pittsburgh into a life sciences powerhouse.
Pitt-Titusville student Spencer Riley received a Nightingale Scholarship
The competitive scholarship recognizes outstanding nursing students across Pennsylvania who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to the profession.
Susan Shea is a collaborator on a red blood cell research project
The Pitt Medicine professor will work with Carnegie Mellon University scientists on the 21-month DARPA investigation.
How a local nonprofit is helping parenting students earn college degrees
With support from Pitt’s Nonprofit Capacity Building Program, Pittsburgh Scholar House offers scholarships, housing and transportation assistance and other resources to help nontraditional students.
A Pitt team received a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health
Jamie Hanson, Jennifer Silk and Dana Tudorascu will use the funding to study early life adversity.
As ‘The Points Guy,’ this Pitt alumnus helps travelers leverage loyalty
Brian Kelly’s first book-length travel guide was released in March and immediately hit the New York Times’ bestsellers list.
High schoolers explored global solutions through the Governor’s School partnership with Open Lab
Using Pitt’s makerspace resources, students from across Pennsylvania created projects that addressed complex global challenges like fast fashion and misinformation.
Hike, bike and paddle your way through Pitt’s scenic backyard
There’s easy access to wooded trails, bike paths and scenic rivers just outside the University’s Pittsburgh campus.
7 ways to stay busy in Pittsburgh this August
Explore the city’s largest park, shop vintage and upcycled goods, see the stars and try new flavors at these free events throughout the month.
Meet Pitt’s 2025-26 Fulbright US Student finalists
Scholars from across disciplines will represent the United States in countries including Germany, Montenegro, Israel and Azerbaijan.
Pitt received a grant renewal for its Kessler Scholars program
The four-year extension supports Pitt’s first-generation student success initiatives. Meet the 20 students in this year’s cohort.
How Pitt Magazine’s new editor-in-chief touched down in Western Pennsylvania
“Life is like a book,” Pitt and NFL football great Larry Fitzgerald said in 2022. “I’m simply turning the page to the next chapter in my life.” Pitt Magazine's new editor-in-chief can relate.
A Pitt alumna soars as the sideline reporter for Super Bowl champs
Devan Kaney reported from the field as the Philadelphia Eagles captured the Lombardi Trophy.
‘The Good Mother Myth’ and more summer reading from Pitt alumni authors
Nancy Reddy's first work of narrative nonfiction asks "What makes a good mother?"
Pitt researchers earned Gates Foundation funding to develop an HIV sensor
Amir Alavi and Alan Wells are building a handheld device that can report viral load at the press of a button, enabling care in resource-limited or decentralized settings.
