The Pitt junior said she hopes to increase support for disabled artists through community partnerships and programs at the nonprofit.

The prestigious scholarship will support Alex Firestine as he earns a master’s degree in climate change, agriculture and food security at the University of Galway.

The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service supports young leaders who can bridge divides and help solve the world’s biggest challenges. Meet our winners.

They spent Sept. 1 with students, faculty and staff, then dotted the Pitt “i” before the Backyard Brawl.

This most prestigious alumni award recognizes those who have excelled personally and professionally while also exhibiting outstanding service to the University.

The David C. Frederick Honors College at the University of Pittsburgh is named in honor of the Pitt alumnus (A&S ’83) and Rhodes Scholar.

And University Honors College mentors want to help even more STEM students at Pitt win Graduate Research Fellowships next year.

This year’s 46 recipients will travel to Ghana, Italy, Guam and elsewhere for immersive global learning experiences.

A childhood fascination with DNA led Pitt junior Katie Oppenheimer to research genetic instability and its relationship to cancer.

Josh Cannon, who served two tours in Iraq, uses humor and personal experiences to make battles fought long ago feel relevant to modern life.