This father-daughter team has helped commencement run smoothly for a half century
Every Pitt graduate to cross the stage since 1975 has been helped along the way by Dick Howe or Heather Howe Hoffman, who took over the job of chief roving marshal when her dad retired.
Amber Medved will appear as a guest on PCN’s Journalists Roundtable
The Pitt News senior writer will discuss the week’s top political news with two other student journalists.
Meet the students helping Pitt get fit
We asked these School of Education students to share encouragement for anyone who wants to be more physically active, plus their favorite post-workout snacks and songs for your gym playlist.
They benefited from Pitt’s Student Success Hub. Now, they’re giving back.
Peer Success Guides like Kam Chan and Alivia Melius play an important role in the University’s goal of cultivating access, affordability and support for all students.
10 Pitt staffers earned Chancellor’s Distinguished Service Awards
The employees were recognized for innovation, mentorship, research support, student impact and service that strengthens the University community.
Pitt business and education programs rank among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs
The University’s part-time MBA earned a top 35 ranking, while the School of Education leapt 45 spots to crack the top 100 in graduate education.
Christine McClure received a Distinguished Alumni Award from Point Park University
A two-time graduate of the university, McClure is an expert on qualitative and community-engaged research.
3 Pitt alumni earned 2025 C-Suite Awards
Pittsburgh Business Times recognized Jamie McMahon, Ken Gormley and Chronis Manolis as top executives on its annual list.
Remembering Betty and ‘Jimmy Joe’ Robinson, who transformed parts of Pittsburgh through education and service
The Pitt alumni, who were married for 74 years and credited with reshaping the city’s Manchester neighborhood, died weeks apart.
Pitt’s School of Education is leading a new life sciences workforce training program
Supported by the Richard King Mellon Foundation, the job-creating project will develop new educational credentials and partnerships to transform Pittsburgh into a life sciences powerhouse.

