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Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Pride Initiatives Earn National Recognition

Pitt is building on a foundation of inclusiveness and awareness about LGBTQIA+ issues, inspiring student-led efforts and national praise.

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

University Recognized for Its Commitment to an LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Environment

Alumna Inspires Questions About the Past

Margaret Weitekamp (A&S ’93), the curator and department chair of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Space History Department, uses her passion for storytelling to encourage visitors to inquire about the past, and ignite their interest in the 5,000 artifacts under her charge.

Young Researcher Earns First-author Credit for Study on Equitable Energy Access

With support from an Honors College alumnus and political science professor, Meital Rosenberg (A&S ’17) recently earned first-author credit in Nature Sustainability for her undergraduate research on gender dynamics and electricity access in India.

Shaping the Future of Pitt

Workshops through January and February and an online survey are underway for everyone to provide input on the next Plan for Pitt. Read why students and others are seizing the opportunity to have their voices heard in mapping the University’s next five years.

Pitt Again Named Best Public University in Northeast, Best Public Value in State

The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance honored Pitt with top rankings, and 2017 brought important rankings from additional national organizations.

Pitt Rises in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

The University of Pittsburgh is ranked among the nation’s top 20 public colleges and universities in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. Pitt is ranked 18th with Florida State, Penn State and Purdue universities after being No. 26 in the magazine’s previous ranking.

Wrestling Dental Student Visits ‘Parts Unknown’

Britt Baker has won several wrestling championships. But this spring, she expects to claim an even bigger title: doctor of dental medicine. See her interview on "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown" as the show explores eclectic corners of Pittsburgh, airing Oct. 22.

Accolades

Hickton in a dark blue blazer and light blue tie

January 22, 2020

Pitt Cyber Launches Task Force to Prevent Bias in County’s Decision-making Tools

January 21, 2020

Teaching Center Honors Four with Advancing Educational Excellence Award

January 16, 2020

Richard Hylton Writes Essay Considering African American Art in the Global Arena

January 15, 2020

Jamie Hanson Wins American Psychological Foundation Award

January 15, 2020

Events and Programs Honor Martin Luther King Jr. During Social Justice Week

January 15, 2020

Marc Coutanche Named Rising Star by Association for Psychological Science

January 14, 2020

Pittsburgh Among Cities with Greatest Longevity

January 14, 2020

Allison Shertzer Awarded Grant to Study Housing Market Past for Better Future