Middle schoolers learn creativity and collaboration through puppetry

A grant from Heather Henson, puppet artist and daughter of “The Muppets” creator Jim Henson, is bringing joy to Pitt's Fanny Edel Falk Laboratory School.

Pitt will name the indoor track at Victory Heights after Panthers legend Herb Douglas

The honor for the trailblazing alumnus and oldest living Olympic medalist was announced at his 100th birthday celebration March 12.

Notable Pitt women you should know this Women’s History Month

Learn about the lives of just a few of the incredible Pitt women whose path-forging work changed our past — and is shaping our tomorrow.

Pitt Education’s Kari Kokka receives grant from the National Science Foundation

The grant supports early career faculty with the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education.

Pitt Education’s Ready to Learn program empowers middle schoolers to use math for social change

The Center for Urban Education hosts the after-school and summer math program, inspired by civil rights icon and educator Bob Moses.

New Pitt School of Education program supports future Black educators

The initiative seeks to add 35 Black teachers to the Pittsburgh Public School District over seven years.

School of Education summer academy to complement Pittsburgh Promise’s Advancing Educators of Color scholarship

The scholarship aims to add 35 Black educators to the Pittsburgh Public School system in the next seven years.

Pitt School of Nursing tops U.S. News & World Report online master’s ranking with a perfect score

Programs in the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and the School of Education also ranked among the best in the nation.

Don’t miss Creating a Just Community on Jan. 18

The virtual event starts at 11:30 a.m.

How emotions fuel fake news on social media

Angry about that headline? Then you’ll probably share this story, Pitt researchers show.