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External Relations leadership team will elevate Pitt’s engagement
Senior Vice Chancellor for External Relations Kevin Washo says integrating and aligning Pitt’s outward-facing functions will enhance the University’s profile and drive public impact.
2 grants will advance Pitt life sciences and cyber training opportunities
The awards from the Richard King Mellon foundation aim to meet growing industry workforce needs in emerging areas.
Motorists, be aware of Pennsylvania’s new distracted driving law
Paul Miller’s Law prohibits drivers from using any mobile device while driving, including while stuck in traffic or waiting at a red light.
Pitt will continue bolstering Pennsylvania’s dental workforce with a new Regional Training Center
The School of Dental Medicine is partnering with the ETC at Pitt-Titusville and Titusville Area Hospital to offer hybrid training programs for dental hygienists and assistants.
Ray Engel was honored by the Southwestern Pennsylvania Partnership for Aging
The associate professor in the School of Social Work received a Lifetime Achievement Award.
A new Pitt study has upended decades-old assumptions about brain plasticity
The findings by Oliver Schlüter, Yue Yang and team may have implications for learning, memory and mental health.
Watch some pitch perfect Panther soccer stars play this summer
Current and former Pitt women’s soccer players are kicking it across three leagues.
A Pitt team won 2 Telly Awards
The academic media production team was honored for their videos on the Pitt Men’s Study and Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory.
PhD candidate Paula Orozco-Espinel received a Newcombe Fellowship
The history scholar was recognized for her dissertation on the Colombian feminist movement.
Shannon Wanless will direct the University Center for Social and Urban Research
Chosen after a national search, the School of Education faculty member will assume her new role effective July 1.
8 Pitt people contributed to a recent exhibit at The Frick Pittsburgh
The faculty, staff and alumni wrote annotations for Kara Walker’s illustrations of the Civil War.
This Pitt alumna brings her passion for sustainability to the stage
You can find Sydney DuBose performing her unique eco-comedy at theaters around Pittsburgh.
6 free things to do around Pittsburgh this June
From outdoor concerts to movies on Flagstaff Hill, here’s how to make the month memorable.
Pitt’s life sciences prowess was on display during PA Gov. Josh Shapiro’s recent Pittsburgh visit
Researchers at the heart of Pittsburgh’s transformation into a health and tech powerhouse presented their work to industry officials, community advocates and elected officials at The Assembly.
16 Pitt students presented at Data Science Day 2025
Research topics ranged from use of generative AI at Pitt to retention at regional campuses to the data science of addiction.
Pitt’s resident peregrine falcon chicks have some new accessories
Hatched on April 24, the young birds were banded and issued a clean bill of health by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
16 Pitt undergraduates were named Gilman scholars
The U.S. Department of State program enables students with limited financial means to study or complete an internship abroad.
Mark Nordenberg received the first Jim Roddey Leadership Award
The award honors those who share the values of Roddey, a businessman, civic leader and Pitt trustee emeritus. Alumna and lawyer Laura Ellsworth was also recognized.
Christian Knox received a Department of Energy research award
He is one of 79 PhD students nationwide to be selected for the Office of Science Graduate Student Research program.
