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What is it about Pitt’s football program that launches Hall of Fame careers?
Larry Fitzgerald is the 11th Panther to join the group of esteemed athletes, making Pitt the No. 3 producer of Pro Football Hall of Famers among universities nationwide.
Pennsylvania is in the midst of a rural dental crisis. Pitt is ready to help.
The development of regional training centers has Pitt Dental medicine, led by Dean Marnie Oakley, ready to provide much-needed access to oral health care.
10 Pitt staffers earned Chancellor’s Distinguished Service Awards
The employees were recognized for innovation, mentorship, research support, student impact and service that strengthens the University community.
Behind the $30 million gift that created the Rees-Chancellor’s Scholars Program
Michael Rees’ transformational gift will support scholarships for the most accomplished and ambitious students in the David C. Frederick Honors College.
6 Pitt affiliates joined The Advanced Leadership Institute’s 2026 cohort
Senior social scientist Alexus Brown is among the 29 emerging leaders selected for the mentorship and professional development program.
Pitt graduates are making housing more affordable for Pennsylvanians
The cost of living is up in Pennsylvania, but Sean Kelly is up for the challenge of finding housing solutions for those in need.
Pitt is in the top 100 worldwide in 4 Times Higher Education categories
The University’s programs in arts and humanities, education, life sciences, and medical and health were highly ranked in the magazine’s 2026 World University Rankings.
Pitt’s new Trivedi Institute will translate space science into human health breakthroughs
Former NASA astronaut and Professor Kate Rubins will lead the $25 million institute, funded by the Trivedi Family Foundation.
Rebecca Thurston was named Pitt Medicine’s associate dean for women’s health
The Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry is an internationally recognized menopause researcher.
Dozens of Pitt-Bradford employees marked milestone anniversaries
Warren Fass, associate professor of psychology, was honored for 45 years of service to the regional campus.
Physics isn’t immune to the replication crisis. Sergey Frolov sees a way forward.
A critic of what he says are unjustifiably bold claims in his field, the Pitt physicist advocates for more data sharing in a new paper in Science.
Sara Morrison earned a Whitehall Foundation grant
The research assistant professor will study goal-directed vs. habitual behavior over the next three years.
7 free and low-cost things to do in February
Celebrate Black History Month's 100th anniversary, contribute to a collaborative art piece and catch a Pitt Stages’ production.
Kevin Washo was honored by City & State PA for his government relations work
The senior vice chancellor for external relations plays a crucial role in connecting the University to lawmakers and communities.
3 Institute for Learning fellows published a new book
Sara DeMartino, Tony Petrosky and Glenn Nolly coauthored “A Network for Instructional Improvement.”
Alissa Klots won two prizes for her first book
“Domestic Service in the Soviet Union” picked up honors from the American Historical Association and the Association for Women in Slavic Studies.
Lillian Chong was named UC San Francisco graduate alum of the year
The Pitt professor of chemistry, known for pioneering rare-event molecular simulations, earned her PhD in biophysics from the school in 2002.
A pulmonary hypertension patient found care and concern from a Pitt doctor. Now, his family is raising research funds in his honor.
Stephen Chan, who is conducting cutting-edge studies on the disease, treated Brent Michael Schnake for nearly three years.
Pitt business and education programs rank among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs
The University’s part-time MBA earned a top 35 ranking, while the School of Education leapt 45 spots to crack the top 100 in graduate education.
