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Making waves may be key to making memories
A new study, with contributions from G. Bard Ermentrout, shows the shapes and movement of activity correlate to different stages of memorizing and memory retrieval.
Alumna Rebecca Johnson is a 2026 Pulitzer Prize winner
The journalist and former Pitt News editor won the prize for local reporting along with her Chicago Tribune team. She is the third Pitt-connected Pulitzer recipient in three years
Pitt Law announced a $1M commitment to establish the Greg and Ellen Jordan Fund for Business, Banking and Financial Regulation
The fund will provide support for the school’s strategic initiatives, including an annual speaker series, innovative programming, faculty support and curriculum development.
12 Pitt students earned Gilman Scholarships
The University’s newest winners of the prestigious undergraduate study abroad award are heading to destinations from Bolivia to South Korea.
How science can escape the nostalgia trap
A new paper by Lingfei Wu in Science shows that older researchers produce less disruptive work — though they offer strengths of their own, too.
ICYMI: Pitt picked up a plethora of national honors, awards and rankings this spring
Look back on some of the semester’s biggest wins, from AAAS fellows to Goldwater scholars.
Pitt’s Board of Trustees approved construction of a new first-year residence hall
The new construction at Fifth and Ruskin is part of a series of long-term housing solutions for the Pittsburgh campus.
Pitt’s new quantum lab will advance innovation across the region
The Western Pennsylvania Quantum Information Core represents more than a decade of Pitt’s commitment to partnerships in quantum science and industry commercialization.
Pitt-Bradford and UPMC have partnered to offer a zero-out-of-pocket RN-BSN pathway for UPMC nurses
The new agreement makes the regional campus’ online RN-BSN degree completion program accessible for UPMC’s registered nursing workforce across the region.
Pitt’s newest batch of graduates crossed the stage at Acrisure Stadium
See our favorite photos from the celebratory day on May 3.
Meet the Class of 2026 grads who won Pitt’s top senior honors
Satyaj Bhargava and Brandon P. Hale were recognized at the Senior Distinguished Awards Convocation on May 1 for their scholarship, leadership and commitment to the University.
This father-daughter team has helped commencement run smoothly for a half century
Every Pitt graduate to cross the stage since 1975 has been helped along the way by Dick Howe or Heather Howe Hoffman, who took over the job of chief roving marshal when her dad retired.
For students who need to sharpen their skills, a free summer workshop teaches the language of mathematics
Enrollment is open for the Department of Physics and Astronomy’s new no-grade solution for helping Pitt students build their math confidence and the fluency needed for science courses.
Jimmy Oñate is the new dean of Pitt’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
The international leader in human movement assessment and injury prevention will join the University of Pittsburgh from The Ohio State University, effective June 1.
The University of Pittsburgh launches tuition-free initiative for Pennsylvania residents at regional campuses
The Pitt Regional Campus Tuition Pledge makes tuition free beginning fall 2026 for eligible students at the Bradford, Greensburg and Johnstown campuses, and for the Titusville nursing program.
6 things to do around Pittsburgh this May
Spring brings low-cost events, including world-class art exhibits, a neighborhood music festival and a celebration of books.
Behind the Pitt network that’s helping rural students adjust to urban life
Students from rural areas often face challenges when they arrive at a university. Pitt is working to close the gap and help Pennsylvania students reach their potential.
A service dog opened doors for this senior
For Emma Levick, “the cutest medical equipment ever" was key to attending Pitt. Here’s how she’s given back so others can receive the same benefit.
This senior knows positive change starts with conversations
Sam Podnar, a Truman scholar and Rhodes finalist, is deeply invested in advocating for the interests of her neighbors, at the polls and beyond.
Pitt has joined a new network to drive innovation, jobs and growth across PA
The Keystone AI + Quantum Factory, a collaboration among the state’s seven research intensive universities, will translate research into practical industry solutions.
