5 Pitt students earned the SMART Scholarship-for-Service
The merit-based scholarship from the U.S. government provides tuition and annual stipends along with internship and employment opportunities.
12 Pitt students earned Gilman Scholarships
The University’s newest winners of the prestigious undergraduate study abroad award are heading to destinations from Bolivia to South Korea.
Lauren DelSignore was honored by the National Collegiate Honors Council
The director of dean’s executive operations at Pitt’s David C. Frederick Honors College received the Award for Administrative Excellence.
Meet the Class of 2026 grads who won Pitt’s top senior honors
Satyaj Bhargava and Brandon P. Hale were recognized at the Senior Distinguished Awards Convocation on May 1 for their scholarship, leadership and commitment to the University.
Meet Pitt-Greensburg’s first Fulbright winner
Senior Alanna Schill heads to the Czech Republic in August to spend 10 months developing her skills as an educator.
This senior knows positive change starts with conversations
Sam Podnar, a Truman scholar and Rhodes finalist, is deeply invested in advocating for the interests of her neighbors, at the polls and beyond.
4 Pitt students won DAAD RISE scholarships
Students selected can study at leading German universities for a summer.
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.
Pitt’s Frederick Honors College is ranked No. 13 in the US
This latest honor from Road2College follows the school’s No. 11 ranking from College Transitions in 2025.
Pitt’s Frederick Honors College commemorated 20 years of programming at its Wyoming preserve
Allen L. Cook, a rancher and conservationist, gifted the Spring Creek Preserve to the University, creating a permanent off-site learning environment for honors students.

