Attend a campus sit-down with one of Europe’s top leaders on trade
An executive vice president of the European Commission will talk transatlantic trade and technology with GSPIA Associate Dean Erica Owen. He’ll also take questions from students.
$25 million grant-funded radio spectrum project includes Pitt professors
A new $25 million grant from the National Science Foundation will fund researchers from 29 organizations developing new approaches and techniques for divvying up the valuable and highly contested real estate of radio waves that connect many of our devices.
“So much of our lives are lived through our phone,” said Pitt School of Computing and Information Professor Martin Weiss. “The spectrum is a key part of making that work well.”
Ariel C. Armony named Leadership Academy/La Academia de Liderazgo fellow
Students aid Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection
When should an aging oil and gas well be decommissioned? A group of Pitt students recently gave the state evidence-based advice.
Pitt people help with Afghan resettlement efforts
A Pitt professor and dozens of volunteers are helping to connect Afghan citizens with former employers so they can apply for asylum in the U.S. Plus, Pitt resources for veterans.
Erica Owen was named associate dean of Pitt's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
In her new position, the specialist in international political economy who has been on the school's faculty since 2018, will serve as its chief academic officer.
Pitt, UN: Lack of Women in Public Administration Threatens COVID-19 Recovery
Campaigns like #GivingTuesday illustrate a shift in philanthropy
Young people are donating more money, time and gifts to charity as it becomes easier through social media and online campaigns.
Two Students Win Boren Awards
The National Security Education Program has recognized two University of Pittsburgh students with David L. Boren Awards. These study abroad awards enable recipients to further their studies of languages and cultures most critical to our nation’s security. After returning to the United States, the Boren recipients will work in a federal government agency for a minimum of a year.

