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.

The Frederick Honors College has three new experts in residence

This year’s cohort adds new expertise in entrepreneurship and finance, along with a visual artist.

Pitt has launched a first-of-its-kind Horror Studies Center

Just in time for Halloween, the new Dietrich School center approaches the genre through an interdisciplinary and global lens. See some of the chilling materials.

The Frederick Honors College’s undergraduate journal won national recognition

The Pittsburgh Undergraduate Review earned second place in the National Collegiate Honors Council’s Honors Publication Contest.

Championing student mental health earned this Pitt junior a Newman Civic Fellowship

Mohammad Shedeed has joined a national network of fellows committed to driving civic change across their communities.

Pitt undergraduates showcased their work at the first Frederick Honors College Summer Research Conference

Fifty-eight students presented on their studies in the fields of social sciences, STEM, arts and humanities at Pitt-Greensburg.

NSLS is coming to the Pittsburgh campus

Eligible students will receive invitations to join the new National Society of Leadership and Success chapter in the coming weeks.

Meet Pitt’s 2025-26 Fulbright US Student finalists

Scholars from across disciplines will represent the United States in countries including Germany, Montenegro, Israel and Azerbaijan.

Senior Ryan Willis earned a Beinecke Scholarship

The English and philosophy major will use the $35,000 award to continue his studies in graduate school.

Meet Pitt’s incoming class of Chancellor’s scholars

The 12 awardees of the University’s most prestigious undergraduate award include aspiring researchers and community leaders.