Meet Pitt’s 2026-27 Fulbright scholars

Eight faculty members, more than double last year’s class, received awards to conduct research and teach abroad.

Pitt Nursing is launching a hybrid MSN program to meet the growing demand for advanced nurse practitioners

The new flexible program joins Pitt Online’s expanding portfolio of hybrid and online health sciences credentials built for in-demand careers.

Graduate programs in health sciences and engineering rose in U.S. News & World Report rankings

Seven health sciences specialty programs cracked the top 10, including a No. 1 ranking for occupational therapy, and the Swanson School of Engineering ranks No. 24 for public universities.

Pitt was named one of the best schools for men in nursing

The award from the American Association for Men in Nursing recognizes schools that recruit and support male nurses.

Pitt is among the top public universities in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report

The University’s nursing program is in the country’s top 10, and Pitt was recognized as among the best for veterans.

2 Pitt faculty published a book on nursing ethics

The collection of essays co-edited by Michael Deem and Jennifer Lingler is available from Oxford University Press.

Pitt’s undergraduate nursing program is No. 4 in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report

The University also joined the ranks of Most Innovative Schools in the 2025 Best College rankings.

3 Pitt Nursing people were recognized at the 2023 Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania

Faculty members Elizabeth Schlenk and Marci Nelsen and PhD student Alice Cline were honored at the Oct. 27 gala.

A $2 million gift will help Pitt support nursing students pursuing a second career

The Joanne and William Conway Nursing Scholarship Program will fund 60 students per year through an accelerated bachelor’s degree to address the nation’s nursing shortage.

Pitt nursing, engineering jump in 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best College rankings

The University also ranked highly in two new categories, cracking the top 50 for psychology and economics undergraduate programs.