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Hear stories from 6 Pitt people in this statewide oral history collection
The “Voices of History” project traveled across Pennsylvania to collect Black family histories from the 20th and 21st centuries.
Pitt engineers are leading the charge to improve the US power grid
As the aging network faces pressures it's never encountered before, these Swanson School researchers are carrying on Pitt's legacy as an electricity powerhouse.
Hard work and a little fortune fuels Tracey Travis’ career
From GM to Estée Lauder, the Pitt alumna has a knack for joining Fortune 500 companies just as they get hot.
How Pitt is developing — and hiring — workers close to home
Meet career counselor Celiwe Jones, who helps connect residents across Pittsburgh to roles at the University.
A Pitt engineering education took this US Army pilot from the aircraft to the classroom
After finishing his thesis, in which he developed a solution to minimize in-rush currents in motors, Capt. Daniel Hawbaker is heading to West Point to teach the next generation of military engineers.
How Heidi Ward is helping write the next chapter of Greater Hazelwood
She’s leading Pitt’s engagement efforts close to home, serving her neighbors and promoting the life sciences on behalf of the University.
Pitt’s proposal to redevelop 3401 Boulevard of the Allies has passed
The Board of Trustees approved the plans for the former Quality Inn site, which focus on multifamily housing and collaboration with the Oakland community.
OLLI marked 20 years of promoting lifelong learning, thanks to instructors like Tom Allen
Before the former lawyer began teaching some of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s most popular offerings on legal issues and current events, he was a student of the program.
Pitt will continue bolstering Pennsylvania’s dental workforce with a new Regional Training Center
The School of Dental Medicine is partnering with the ETC at Pitt-Titusville and Titusville Area Hospital to offer hybrid training programs for dental hygienists and assistants.
Pitt’s resident peregrine falcon chicks have some new accessories
Hatched on April 24, the young birds were banded and issued a clean bill of health by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Pitt-Greensburg is getting more K-12 teachers into rural schools
Director Melissa Marks has built a program that gets student-teachers into classrooms sooner and keeps them there after graduation.
How Pitt keeps hand cyclists on the road to success in the Pittsburgh Marathon
The Hand Cycle Assistance Team, powered by volunteers from the University and community, provides support to racers with spinal cord injuries and other disabilities.
5 incoming Pitt first-years from across PA received Stamps Scholarships
The 2025 cohort plans to pursue studies in business, engineering, psychology and more.
Pitt students are mentoring high schoolers into health care careers
NextGen Healthcare, a new student group, is offering friendship, advice and even money for college.
Q&A: Aurora Sharrard’s personal path to sustainability leader
What green habits could you pick up from Pitt’s assistant vice chancellor for sustainability?
After her own detour, this senior is teaching fellow students valuable financial lessons
Along with working full-time and funding her own college career, Michelle Kingsley worked in Pitt’s Financial Wellness Center as a peer educator.
This senior’s long road to recovery ends with a joyful walk at graduation
Mackenzie Evans fought through pain and setbacks to earn her degree after being hit by a car during her junior year.
Pitt helped this senior find her voice. Now, she wants to amplify others’.
The first-generation student plans to use her education to fight disinformation and uplift Latino families like hers.
How 3 student-led initiatives changed sustainability at Pitt
Thriftsburgh, the Student Office of Sustainability and Food Recovery Heroes began in classrooms and clubs 10 years ago. Today, they are foundational sustainability organizations on campus.
With 3 global experiences under her belt, this senior shares lessons learned with her peers back at Pitt
Erin Lancaster, a Frederick Honors College student and Global Hub peer mentor, went from the first in her family to attend an out-of-state school to international adventurer and advocate.
