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George Reid Andrews was honored by the Conference on Latin American History

The Distinguished Professor Emeritus earned the organization’s Distinguished Service Award.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Propel scholarship, creativity and innovation
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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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.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Cultivate student success
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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.

  • University News
  • Faculty
  • Staff
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Step into a new Hillman Library this fall

Along with updated infrastructure and comfortable study spaces, the library now puts unique special collections and experiential learning labs in the spotlight. Take a tour at a Sept. 8 open house.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Cultivate student success
  • Propel scholarship, creativity and innovation
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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.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Propel scholarship, creativity and innovation
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Meet the students behind Pitt’s social media accounts

And, follow along Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook and more.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
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Stay aware while navigating Fifth Ave. construction

Follow these safety tips for pedestrians and motorists in the Oakland neighborhood as the Pittsburgh Regional Transit University Line project continues.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Students
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Pittsburgh Campus
  • Promote accountability and trust
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8 Pitt faculty developed new courses as Seminar in Composition fellows

The fellows, representing various departments in Pitt’s Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, designed classes informed by their field of study.

  • Teaching & Learning
  • Cultivate student success
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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This Pitt team is modeling a love of sports to the next generation of women athletes

Along with a successful season on the field, Pitt’s women’s lacrosse team partnered with the Boys and Girls Club to exchange letters with local kids this year.

  • Community Impact
  • Be welcoming and engaged
  • Athletics
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Alumnus Timothy Nerozzi earned a Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship

The 2017 Dietrich School graduate will research religion in America during the yearlong program.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Propel scholarship, creativity and innovation
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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5 September events you won’t want to miss

Make the month memorable and affordable with free festivals, board game gatherings and more.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Be welcoming and engaged
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Pitt will be closed Sept. 1 in observance of Labor Day

From campus shuttles to dining services, here’s what you need to know about University operations for Monday’s holiday.

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  • Students
  • Faculty
  • Staff
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Welcome Week 2025, in photos

Thousands of new Panthers kicked off the academic year with New Student Convocation, Lantern Night and other traditions. See some of our favorite moments.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pittsburgh Campus
  • Cultivate student success
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Pitt undergraduates showcased their work at the first Frederick Honors College Summer Research Conference

Fifty-eight students presented on their studies in the fields of social sciences, STEM, arts and humanities at Pitt-Greensburg.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Pitt-Greensburg
  • Cultivate student success
  • David C. Frederick Honors College
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These new Pitt classes and programs launch in fall 2025

Register for courses in disaster preparedness, space engineering, communication science and more before the add/drop period ends on Sept. 5.

  • University News
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Cultivate student success
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Alexander Deiters earned an American Chemical Society award

The Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award recognizes and encourages excellence in organic chemistry.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Propel scholarship, creativity and innovation
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Dave Newman won the Pushcart Prize for his short story

The alumnus and Pitt-Greensburg faculty member also earned the Rattle Readers’ Choice Award for his poem, “I’m Trying to Lead This Old-Timey Veteran.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Pitt-Greensburg
  • Propel scholarship, creativity and innovation
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Social Work

Most people turn inward to make tough decisions, a new Pitt study found

Center for Philosophy of Science director Edouard Machery was a senior author on the research, which spanned 13 languages, 12 countries and five continents.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Innovation and Research
  • Global
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Pitt-Bradford was honored for ease of transferring

It’s the fifth time the University campus has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Transfer Honor Roll.

  • University News
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Pitt-Bradford
  • Cultivate student success
  • Be welcoming and engaged
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6 laws every Pennsylvania newbie needs to know

Moving to a new place is always a challenge, but you can start the fall semester off right by learning some local ordinances and oddities.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Our City/Our Campus