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These Pitt students took to the world stage to share a database project designed to combat systemic racism
The Frederick Honors College scholars presented their research to international leaders at the United Nations’ Permanent Forum on People of African Descent.

She’s built a welcoming place for Latino immigrants in Pittsburgh
GSPIA alum Rosamaria Cristello created the Latino Community Center to help the city's immigrant community thrive.

Pitt-Bradford has been a College of Distinction for a decade
It’s the campuses 10th consecutive recognition for its efforts to help students learn, grow and succeed.

Rural students took a mental health hit during the pandemic, a Pitt-Bradford professor found
Shailendra Gajanan is now helping several Pennsylvania counties make a plan to lower stress levels among youth.

Who is: Neilesh Vinjamuri, Pitt alum and 'Jeopardy!' champion?
The Swanson School of Engineering graduate took home $56,009 over a three-day winning streak.

Former Pitt Olympians look back at their Games and what they’ll be watching this year
Here’s who hurdler Roger Kingdom, swimmer Susan Heon-Preston and Judoka Marisa Pedulla are keeping an eye on in 2024.

Pitt Education alumni volunteered at a day camp for children impacted by cancer
Adjunct Assistant Professor Denise Esposto (EDUC ’77, ’81G, ’23G) serves at Camp Clubhouse each year.

These grazing goats helped the Pitt grounds crew clear a hillside
The herd provides a fossil fuel free solution to combating invasive vines and underbrush.

Jonathan Chitiyo published a book for African educators
The associate professor of education investigated how teachers in Ghana, South Africa and Zimbabwe support students with disabilities.

How Pitt is taking on the next phase of the opioid epidemic
Those tracking fatal overdoses in Pennsylvania have seen increasing rates of the adulterant xylazine, or tranq. Pitt people are on the forefront of establishing best practices for treatment.

Volunteers needed: Contribute your time to Pitt’s United Way Campaign
The campaign will earn $35 for each two-hour shift at the University Store on Fifth.

A new book by Pitt professors showcases the life of a pioneering Black journalist
Alumnus Mal Goode was the first Black broadcast reporter on national television. Learn about his career.

Pitt was recognized with the NACUBO Excellence in Sustainability Award
The sole university recognized by the organization this year, Pitt earned the honor for its Climate Action Plan.

Pitt’s CyberCamp is diversifying the tech professional pipeline in Pittsburgh and beyond
The program, now in its eighth year, was spotlighted in a recent White House report for helping to develop the national cybersecurity workforce.

Jennifer Hirsch won the International Association for Relationship Research Teaching Award
“Her teaching style engages us to be more creative and curious students,” according to one student testimonial.

A Pitt student startup is a semifinalist for the Hult Prize
Korion Health enables at-home health screenings to combat heart and lung disease.

A Pitt honors student was selected for the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals
Sophomore Alanna Howe will attend a two-month intensive language course, study at a German university and complete a mechanical engineering internship.

The birth of Benny Blindspots
When an autoimmune disease came for his sight, Pitt alum Benny Schwartz picked up a paintbrush. The rest is (art) history.