Student startup Pittsburgh Coastal Energy won a top prize at South by Southwest
The team of Pitt students and alumni won the student startup category for their concept of powering underwater vehicles with ocean waves.
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.
A new art display highlights Pittsburgh’s role in electric power history
The display, adorning the hallway outside a Benedum electric power lab, invites students to consider their place in engineering history.
5 Pitt people made the Pittsburgh Business Times 30 Under 30 list
The young professionals are making an impact on their workplaces and their communities.
Rob Rutenbar is Wayne State University’s 2026 Distinguished Engineer
Pitt’s senior vice chancellor for research will be recognized at the school’s Night of the Stars event this spring.
2 Pitt alumni made the 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 lists
Becca Segel and Salvador Gala earned national recognition for their leadership and innovation in the manufacturing and finance industries, respectively.
This new antibody test only takes 10 minutes, no blood draw necessary
A highly selective sensor developed by Pitt researchers can quantify immune responses — but may also have implications for everything from cancer treatments to allergy detection.
Pitt’s circular economy program was honored with a National Innovations in Education Award
The award was granted by the National Sustainability Society, a society for sustainability professionals.
15 Pitt researchers were named to Clarivate’s annual Highly Cited list
The ranking highlights the small number of researchers globally who have authored papers in the top 1% by citation.
Pitt is launching a premier scholars program with a $30M gift from alumnus Michael Rees
The gift creates the Rees-Chancellor’s Scholars Program at the University of Pittsburgh’s David C. Frederick Honors College.

