Pitt’s grounds team earned a Green Star Award

The crew provides 24-hour maintenance to all landscaped areas, lawns, parking lots, garages and athletic fields across the University’s 145-acre Pittsburgh campus.

Mary Rugh was inducted into the Electric League of Western Pennsylvania’s Hall of Honor

This lifetime achievement award recognizes those who have made significant contributions in furthering the high ideals and goals of the industry.

Waverly Duck was named a Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh trustee

The director of urban studies will serve a three-year term.

Aurora Sharrard is appointed Pitt's first-ever director of sustainability

The University's newly established Office of Sustainability will coordinate its many sustainability initiatives, foster collaboration and monitor progress toward the bold goals outlined in the Pitt Sustainability Plan.

Pitt Dining Services achieves a sustainability milestone

Market Central reached its initial Real Food Challenge goal two years early.

University of Pittsburgh Press names marketing director

Alumnus John R. Fagan has 30 years of book publishing experience, including as vice president and director of marketing for Penguin Books.

Cynthia Sweet joins Pitt as associate vice chancellor for economic partnerships

In this newly created role, she will work to advance University initiatives that aim to foster economic growth on campus and across the region.

Andrew Feranchack was named division chief of Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

Andrew Feranchak, an internationally recognized expert in liver disease, has been appointed chief of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.

Feranchak, a native of Pittsburgh, received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency in pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.

Here are the 2017 Iris Marion Young Award for Community Engagement winners

The award annually recognizes Pitt faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and staff members for their work to advance social causes in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Kenyon Bonner was named one of the New Pittsburgh Courier's Men of Excellence

The University's vice provost and dean of students joins a group of more than 500 local African American men who have inspired and encouraged their communities to excel.