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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.
Michael Davila was named executive associate dean and chief wellness officer
He will oversee Campus Recreation, Student Health Services, the Office of Financial Wellness and other units critical to advancing Pitt’s comprehensive approach to student wellness.
The Frederick Honors College’s undergraduate journal won national recognition
The Pittsburgh Undergraduate Review earned second place in the National Collegiate Honors Council’s Honors Publication Contest.
A Pitt professor is playing a key role in tracking where Pennsylvania’s opioid settlement money goes
A new database co-created by Renee Cloutier offers a way to see which approaches to the opioid crisis are working.
How Pitt is building additional awareness and support for research
The University is highlighting the vital importance of research through its Research Matters program.
Pitt-Johnstown was recognized by Audubon International
The campus retained its certified sanctuary designation, which it first received in 2019.
Pitt hosted its first quantum summer camp for local high schoolers
Professors and undergraduates within the University’s Learning Research and Development Center designed the camp with support from Pitt Cyber.
Pitt’s state-of-the-art Recreation and Wellness Center is now open for students
See inside the new 270,000-square-foot hub for health, fun and community connection on the Pittsburgh campus.
Nominate faculty and staff accessibility champions through Sept. 26
Winners of the second annual ACCESS Awards will be honored at an October ceremony.
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.
Brad Dicianno was named a community hero
A Pittsburgh organization recognized the School of Medicine professor for his work supporting people with spina bifida.
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.
Nominations are open for the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring
The deadline to nominate an outstanding graduate faculty member is Oct. 10.
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.
George Reid Andrews was honored by the Conference on Latin American History
The Distinguished Professor Emeritus earned the organization’s Distinguished Service Award.
A Pitt project will host 3 visiting artists in September
Meet Venazir Martinez, Musa 71 and Harry Bones at free events hosted through Sept. 15.
You’re at a New Ivy — now make the most of it
Pitt students are so employable that Forbes named the University a “New Ivy.” Here’s how to live your best Ivy life in Pittsburgh.
Nominations for the Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards are open
Recommend a faculty member for the honors in teaching, research and public service through Oct. 10.
