University News
Scaife Hall is Pitt’s 20th LEED certified building since 2005
The building’s recent renovation and West Wing addition earned a LEED Gold certification, the second-highest rank in the green building rating system.
Carissa Slotterback is stepping down as dean of the School of Public and International Affairs
Slotterback, who led the launch of SPIA’s undergraduate program in public policy, is heading to Arizona State University, effective Aug. 3.
3 Pitt projects were in space at the same time, a rare university milestone
Student projects out of the NSF Center for Space, High-performance and Resilient Computing could be found in three distinct areas of space during FY2025.
Pitt will close May 25 in observance of Memorial Day
The University will suspend most operations for the federal holiday honoring those who died serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Pitt’s new quantum lab will advance innovation across the region
The Western Pennsylvania Quantum Information Core represents more than a decade of Pitt’s commitment to partnerships in quantum science and industry commercialization.
ICYMI: Pitt picked up a plethora of national honors, awards and rankings this spring
Look back on some of the semester’s biggest wins, from AAAS fellows to Goldwater scholars.
Pitt’s Board of Trustees approved construction of a new first-year residence hall
The new construction at Fifth and Ruskin is part of a series of long-term housing solutions for the Pittsburgh campus.
For students who need to sharpen their skills, a free summer workshop teaches the language of mathematics
Enrollment is open for the Department of Physics and Astronomy’s new no-grade solution for helping Pitt students build their math confidence and the fluency needed for science courses.
Pitt’s newest batch of graduates crossed the stage at Acrisure Stadium
See our favorite photos from the celebratory day on May 3.
Jimmy Oñate is the new dean of Pitt’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
The international leader in human movement assessment and injury prevention will join the University of Pittsburgh from The Ohio State University, effective June 1.