A Pitt professor’s new biography chronicles the early life of August Wilson
Laurence Glasco explores the revered playwright’s formative years in Pittsburgh’s Hill District in “August Wilson’s American Century: Life As Art.”
2 Pitt students were selected as 2026 Roosevelt Network Fellows
The fellowship prepares students for careers as policymakers and public servants.
Pitt has 2 new Goldwater scholars
Juniors Alec Sciutto and Katelyn Chen join the ranks of Pitt’s 69 winners of the prestigious award for STEM undergraduates.
Introducing Pitt’s newest American Association for the Advancement of Science fellows
Jill Millstone and Ora Weisz join nearly 500 scientists recognized this year by the world’s largest scientific society.
Perseverance the focus of Pitt Stages’ 2026-27 season
The Department of Theatre Arts season will feature “Rent,” “The Metamorphosis” and other stories that showcase inner strength.
Pitt’s Center for Creativity celebrated its 10-year anniversary
Faculty, staff and students gathered to share how the campus spaces have fueled experimentation, community and creation.
James T. Johnson, Pitt alum and co-founder of Pittsburgh’s Afro American Music Institute, died at age 76
The beloved educator used music to help generations connect to their history and identity.
A new Pitt collection showcases the stories of local author Sharon G. Flake
The award-winning writer behind “The Skin I’m In” joins the University Library System’s Archives and Special Collections. Attend the celebration on March 31.
llknur Lider was named president of the American Association of Teachers of Turkic Languages
Lider, who leads the Turkish program in Pitt’s Less-Commonly-Taught Languages Center, will serve in the role for the next three years.
Omer Ali was named a Russell Sage Foundation visiting scholar
The Pitt economist will spend the academic year in residence at the foundation’s New York City headquarters.