University News
Pitt will hold UCIS leadership search open forums in April
Share your input on a leadership structure for the University Center for International Studies at virtual sessions on April 15 and 22.
Lucas Hill was appointed executive director of Pitt PERU
He brings extensive experience in research and education in substance use to the School of Pharmacy’s Program Evaluation and Research Unit.
Gear up for commencement: Graduation Central starts April 8
Purchase regalia, enter giveaways and get key details about the ceremony at the University Store on Fifth through May 1.
Forbes has named Pitt a ‘New Ivy’
The University made the magazine’s list of 10 public universities graduating students that business leaders want to hire.
Kris Davitt is stepping down as Pitt’s senior vice chancellor for philanthropic and alumni engagement
Davitt, who has more than 30 years’ experience in fundraising, will become senior vice president for development at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Pitt will host a Humanities @ Work conference on April 4
The cross-disciplinary event will connect students and scholars with leaders in the community, health and technology industries.
4 Pitt faculty won the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring
This year’s recipients will be honored at 3 p.m. March 26.
Pitt will host a traveling exhibition on ‘Lessons from The Tree of Life’ starting March 27
With curated artifacts and personal statements from the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, the exhibition will challenge visitors to reflect on the impact of antisemitism in America.
Volunteers are needed for Pitt’s spring commencement
Join in on the festivities when you sign up to help by April 16.
Pitt’s School of Public and International Affairs takes a new name and an expanded mission
With new programs like a BA in public policy and the Policy and Social Impact Fellows, the school will welcome and prepare students at all academic stages.