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Alumnus Jared Lemus won a prize for his debut short story collection
Lemus’ book, “Guatemalan Rhapsody,” received the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize.
Comment on a draft policy regarding purchasing authority until May 7
Members of the Pitt community are invited to provide feedback via an online form.
Pitt Medicine people were recognized by the AAMC for curriculum innovation
Katie Maietta, Greg Null and Allison Serra were recognized by the AAMC for their use of After Action Reviews during the rollout of Pitt’s Three Rivers Curriculum.
Jamal Woodson is Pitt-Greensburg’s 2026 commencement speaker
The entrepreneur and Pittsburgh native received the Pitt-Greensburgh Alumni Association Alumnus of Distinction award in the fall.
Tyler Puhatch will serve as an expert panelist during a TeamDynamix webinar
The Pitt Digital staffer will discuss how AI and automation are transforming IT service delivery on April 15.
Everything guests and grads need to know about Pitt’s spring commencement
We’ve gathered the top tips on navigating the city, where to park, what you can bring to Acrisure Stadium, how to get your tickets and more.
Pitt Police Sgt. Jessica Urban will help carry the torch for the Special Olympics USA Games
Urban was selected to run in the Law Enforcement Torch Run’s Final Leg ahead of the Games in Minneapolis.
This new role is helping Pitt put its own research into practice
Director of Action Research Leo Schumann is leading the charge to turn data and practitioner insight into concrete changes for students.
Jay Hornack was honored for decades of community service
The Steel Valley Authority presented the Pitt Law adjunct professor with the Dorsey/O’Brien Award at its 40th anniversary celebration.
NASA recruited Pitt to track the Artemis II mission
Swanson School students merged ham radio and AI to search for the Orion spacecraft.
Comment on a draft policy regarding OneCard until May 6
Members of the Pitt community are invited to provide feedback via an online form.
Here’s who’s speaking at Pitt’s graduate and professional commencement ceremonies
We have your guide to each school-specific celebration, happening throughout April and May.
Kale Serrato Doyen earned a Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellowship in American Art
The PhD candidate in the Department of History of Art and Architecture was awarded for her promising doctoral research into Teenie Harris.
Christy Ruffner was named to the NAPAHE board of directors
The Pitt-Bradford chief of staff will serve a three-year term serving the professional association for higher education executive staff.
5 Pitt people were named Blood Cancer United Visionaries candidates
The campaign raises funds for blood cancer research, patient support and advocacy. The Pittsburgh winner will be announced May 8.
Peter Pantuso will serve as Pitt-Bradford’s 2026 commencement speaker
The longtime president and CEO of the American Bus Association is an international thought leader in transit and tourism policy.
Pitt launches an affordable online graduate Certificate in Infant Mental Health
The new School of Education program, part of the Pitt Online portfolio, will help fill a critical national and statewide workforce gap.
Pitt’s philosophy program ranked No. 5 in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject
The three Dietrich School units that make up the program continued its top-five streak, which dates back 10 years.
Pitt’s National Society of Black Engineers chapter won big at a recent conference
The students earned a rare double recognition as National and Regional Small Chapter of the Year, and President Leilani Cruz was honored for her leadership.
Graduate programs in health sciences and engineering rose in U.S. News & World Report rankings
Seven health sciences specialty programs cracked the top 10, including a No. 1 ranking for occupational therapy, and the Swanson School of Engineering ranks No. 24 for public universities.

