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Political science experts have a panel discussion on a stage

5 takeaways from last week’s event on civic engagement

Rajiv Vinnakota and Kristin Kanthak shared their thoughts on a range of topics, including young people’s views of democracy and investing in one’s community.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
Chancellor Staff Awards ceremony and reception held at the Connolly Ballroom of Alumni Hall.

Chancellor Joan Gabel recognized 9 staff members with top awards

Individuals were recognized for their exceptional contributions to Pitt through mentorship, community engagement, career achievement and more.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
  • Be welcoming and engaged
Rows of American flags in the grass

Pitt-Bradford is a Military Times Best Vets College

Pitt-Bradford earned the designation for a second year. The campus also boasts military friendly and military spouse friendly rankings.

Pitt startup founders pose at a table with Pitt banners and Roc the panther

Pitt’s first signing day for startups celebrated a milestone for researcher-entrepreneurs

Five new companies founded by Pitt researchers aim to improve wound care, cancer immunotherapy, chronic pain care and more.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Innovation and Research
  • School of Medicine
  • School of Social Work
Portrait of audiologist Jennifer Raneri.

This Pitt alumna uses state-of-the-art technology to help patients navigate hearing loss

From everyday citizens to sportscasters and late-night headliners, Jennifer Raneri is keeping people connected to the world around them through comprehensive audiology care.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Propel scholarship, creativity and innovation
  • It's Possible at Pitt
  • School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
A Pitt shield flag surrounded by fall leaves

A PhD student presented at the American Public Health Association annual meeting

Jenn Lee’s research explores how dental medicine and social work disciplines differ in their understanding of the social determinants of oral health.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Cultivate student success
  • Propel scholarship, creativity and innovation
Cooper points to a part of an electric wheelchair

Rory Cooper joined the board of the Army Heritage Center Foundation

The organization supports the US Army Heritage and Education Center in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Human Engineering Research Lab (HERL)
  • Propel scholarship, creativity and innovation
  • Promote accountability and trust
Pitt-Titusville employees (pictured, from left to right: Bill Watson, Patti Jo Young, Chris Hunt, Don Stuck, Dr. Stephanie Fiely and Ted Rougeux), pose for a group portrait to commemorate their milestone work anniversaries.

10 Pitt-Titusville employees celebrated milestone anniversaries

The Education and Training Center recognized Lawrence Prenatt and Colleen Motter for 40 and 30 years of service, respectively.

  • Community Impact
  • Pitt-Titusville
  • Be welcoming and engaged
The Panther statue in the fall, set against yellow leaves.

Henry Cantu was elected to the NDDSWA Board of Directors

He will serve as program chair for the National Deans and Directors of Social Work Admissions for 2024-26.

  • Community Impact
  • Cultivate student success
  • Be welcoming and engaged
  • School of Social Work
Left to right, portrait of Diane Null, Bill Kline and Kathy Moonan.

21 Pitt-Bradford employees were honored for milestone anniversaries

Among the longest-serving staff members are Kathy Moonan, Bill Kline and Diane Null.

  • Community Impact
  • Pitt-Bradford
  • Be welcoming and engaged
Dawna Cerney (second from left) and Susan Lucas (second from right) pose with others during their SEED award recognition for the Swissvale project.

Susan Lucas was named a Mon Valley Initiative Community Partner of the Year

The Urban Studies faculty member and Dawna Cerney of Youngstown State won for their work on the SEED for Swissvale project.

  • Community Impact
  • Innovation and Research
  • Propel scholarship, creativity and innovation
  • Be welcoming and engaged
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Campus during the fall season.

Huey Copeland will serve as a juror for the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition

The Pitt professor will help decide featured artworks for the annual Smithsonian contest.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Propel scholarship, creativity and innovation
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Students walk alongside the Cathedral lawn in the fall.

Laura Winters was named Pitt’s assistant provost for strategy

She will also joined the Provost’s Cabinet, effective Nov. 1.

  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Be welcoming and engaged
An individual draws during a University Art Gallery Maker Event.

Unwind with 5 relaxing campus events this November

Fall brings beautiful leaves, pumpkin-spiced lattes and … stress? Take a break with guided meditation, crafts and more.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Be welcoming and engaged
  • Cultivate student success
A student stands in a lit hallway in their regalia and personalized cap for Winter Commencement.

Volunteers are needed for winter commencement. Sign up by Dec. 4.

Make graduation memorable by working at the Petersen Events Center on Dec. 18.

  • Community Impact
  • Students
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Cultivate student success
  • Commencement
Frederick holds her arms up in front of an American flag after finishing Badwater

How can anyone possibly run 100-plus miles? Just ask Kaylee Frederick.

The 19-year-old Pitt-Johnstown student shares lessons she’s learned from powering through the world’s most grueling races.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Pitt-Johnstown
  • Cultivate student success
The former Met Life building

Pitt-Johnstown will regain the former Met Life building, thanks to a gift from alumnus John R. Musulin

His $2.2 million donation supports the purchase of the 178,000-square-foot, four-story office building.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pitt-Johnstown
  • Cultivate student success
  • Promote accountability and trust
Washo

Kevin Washo won a Pittsburgh Business Times C-Suite Award

The senior vice chancellor for university relations was recognized for collaborating with colleagues at Pitt and across the region.

  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Propel scholarship, creativity and innovation
  • Be welcoming and engaged
Lise Vesterlund and other Behavioral Economic Design Initiative workshop attendees smile.

6 Pitt faculty presented at this year’s Behavioral Economic Design Initiative workshop

The Department of Economics unit seeks to advance economic design within the areas of women's advancement, health economics, market design and more.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Propel scholarship, creativity and innovation
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
A "Jitney" playbill in the Hillman Library from the August Wilson collection.

How Pitt helped August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’ make its debut in Italy

The groundbreaking performance, translated in part by Lina Insana’s Italian language students, featured an all-Black Italian cast of actors.

  • Global
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Propel scholarship, creativity and innovation
  • Be welcoming and engaged
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences