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The employees were recognized for innovation, mentorship, research support, student impact and service that strengthens the University community.

Larry Fitzgerald is the 11th Panther to join the group of esteemed athletes, making Pitt the No. 3 producer of Pro Football Hall of Famers among universities nationwide.

The Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry is an internationally recognized menopause researcher.

The University’s programs in arts and humanities, education, life sciences, and medical and health were highly ranked in the magazine’s 2026 World University Rankings.

Former NASA astronaut and Professor Kate Rubins will lead the $25 million institute, funded by the Trivedi Family Foundation.

The University’s part-time MBA earned a top 35 ranking, while the School of Education leapt 45 spots to crack the top 100 in graduate education.

The University will suspend classes and most operations for the federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader’s legacy.

The national designation, valid through 2032, recognizes the University’s progress in embedding collaborative local partnerships across teaching, research and projects.

All members of the University community are invited to an open forum on Jan. 16 at 2:30 p.m.

The Pitt Education alumna has led the University’s Disability Resources and Services through a period of growth and achievement, per Clyde Pickett.