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This recruiter is helping grad students succeed — even before they step foot on campus
From Pittsburgh to Mumbai, LaToya Walters draws students to Pitt with her personal touch and expert knowledge of support services. Read about her first year in the Office of Graduate Studies.
Pitt’s University Child Development Center launched a Little Free Library
The free book-exchange box, designed by preschool students, will expand book access in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood.
Pitt-Johnstown was recognized by Audubon International
The campus retained its certified sanctuary designation, which it first received in 2019.
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.
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.
Brad Dicianno was named a community hero
A Pittsburgh organization recognized the School of Medicine professor for his work supporting people with spina bifida.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alumni, it’s time to register for Pitt Homecoming 2025
Join the Pitt Alumni Association for fireworks, football and other festivities starting Oct. 23.
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.
2 Pitt teams earned Mid-Atlantic Emmy nominations
Staffers from the University’s Office of Marketing and Communications and Center for Teaching and Learning created the outstanding videos.
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.
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.
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.
This Pitt family is on mission to register bone marrow donors
Erin and Bill Bedillion’s daughter needs a bone marrow donor. The Pitt alums are determined to find one — for her and all the other kids who are waiting for a match.
Pitt’s 2024-25 United Way campaign raised $700K to support neighbors in need
Across the University’s five campuses, 1,675 donated and volunteered to help people throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania.
