Alumni

Ihsan Qazi wearing black suit with glasses

Computer science alum wins Sheth award for making internet access more equitable

Ihsan Qazi is working to make cheap smartphones as efficient as more expensive models and re-engineer websites to render on affordable devices.

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Board of Trustees names emeritus members

September saw the addition of Robert M. Hernandez and Jack D. Smith as emeritus trustees.

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See this year’s winners of the annual Pitt Alumni Awards

From law to healthcare, government hearings to courtside, these alumni from across six decades shine bright.

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Homecoming is for students, too

Happy Homecoming, Panthers! The Sept. 20-25 activities aren’t just for football fans and alums: a host of in-person events are scheduled for students, too.

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Alumna chases opportunities at NASA

Stephanie Jiménez (A&S ’21) put her Pitt degree to work this summer as an intern for a NASA program that addresses environmental issues.

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Audio, Books

Read about — and listen to — some of the books Pitt alumni are writing.

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Join the #CathyTellAll

Who is behind @cathedral_thoughts? Learn Thursday and ask her anything.

Paolo Pilladi in a dark shirt and headset, holding papers

Home Movie

Filmmaker Paolo Pilladi (A&S ’97) found local inspiration for his recent IFC films comedy, “Last Call,” starring Jeremy Piven.

Jimbo Covert adds to Pitt’s Hall of Fame legacy

The Pitt offensive tackle and Chicago Bears player joined the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 6-7.

Breathe easy

Harold Rickenbacker (ENGR ’19G) manages clean air projects in the United States and abroad with the Environmental Defense Fund.