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Pitt’s Center for Governance and Markets was recognized for its work supporting threatened scholars
The American Political Science Association honored the center for its Afghan Asylum Project, Afghanistan Project and other efforts to assist refugees.
Meet the president of Pitt Vets
Skyler Rehbach draws on his own Army and research experiences to connect with other student-veterans at Pitt.
Pitt’s new classes and programs for fall 2023
Turn your favorite class into an honors course, learn African languages or pick up a specialty in sustainable business: Register for these new academic offerings before add/drop ends Sept. 8.
Leadership changes in the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion will help advance its work
Clyde Wilson Pickett has named a new assistant vice chancellor and promoted two staffers in recent moves to strengthen equity work at Pitt.
Be a Good Neighbor Block Parties connect campus and community
Short- and long-term residents of the Oakland neighborhood are invited to free, family friendly events this September.
Pittsburgh’s 2nd annual Indigenous Cultural Festival will celebrate the region’s indigenous residents
Everyone regardless of background is invited to the Sept. 18-24 festivities, which include a mini powwow and special exhibits at Pitt.
Money management is hard. This Pitt center can help.
The Center for Financial Education and Wellness equips students with the skills to take control of their finances in college and beyond. Here are their top six money tips.
This program can help Pitt faculty and staff achieve student loan forgiveness
As federal student loan interest accrual resumes in September, see if you qualify for payment reductions or forgiveness with Savi.
How August Wilson’s archive came home to the University of Pittsburgh
The renowned playwright’s work is widely acclaimed for embodying key elements of 20th-century America. His actual life — in which Pittsburgh was centerstage — did too.
Keep up with campus construction at Pitt
Check out a new deli in The Eatery or watch construction projects from your desk with two livestreams.
Pitt volleyball is on the attack for a national championship
The team has seen the most success of any Panthers athletic program over the past 10 years, garnering four ACC championships and back-to-back Final Four appearances.
Pitt-Bradford was named a best regional college for the 20th year in a row
The Princeton Review also gave the campus high marks in financial aid, admissions selectivity and fire safety.
Pitt Arrival 2023 in pictures
Here’s how new and returning Panthers kicked off the 2023-24 academic year.
Pitt researchers have identified a new culprit in Alzheimer’s progression
Their discovery could help change the prevention and treatment of the disease.
A record number of Pitt students and alumni participated in Lantern Night
Thousands gathered before the Cathedral of Learning at dusk to pass along the light of learning during the 2023 ceremony.
How a Netflix star and Pitt alumna helps clients find lasting love
What started as strong interpersonal skills and a good eye for romantic pairings has evolved into a thriving career as a Jewish matchmaker for Aleeza Ben Shalom.
The Pittsburgh Study won the W. K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award
The innovative longitudinal effort is conducting research in collaboration with community partners to help kids thrive.
New accreditation will help BE STEM create more paths to college
The pre-college, equity-centered initiative will now be recognized by college admissions. Early data shows it’s already helping to diversify university STEM programs.
This alumnus' lifetime of opportunity inspired him to help more college dreams take flight
Here's why Jim Zurcher didn't think he needed a college degree, and why he changed his mind.
