University News
Pitt celebrates Paul Supowitz upon his retirement
The alum and longtime vice chancellor helped to revitalize the Pittsburgh campus and community during his Pitt career.
Quoc-Dien Trinh was named chair of Pitt’s Department of Urology
The surgeon-scientist, physician leader and health equity advocate will also be recommended for appointment as the Dr. Frederic N. Schwentker Endowed Chair.
Pitt-Bradford was named among the best colleges in the mid-Atlantic
Along with the 21st consecutive Princeton Review honor, Washington Monthly recognized the regional campus as a best value college.
This author found an incomplete George Romero novel in Pitt’s archive. Here’s how he finished it.
Daniel Kraus will talk about the new book, “Pay the Piper,” at a free Sept. 12 event.
The Pitt Pantry lockers won a national food waste reduction award
During the 2023-24 school year, the lockers provided easy access to meals for students, including those facing food insecurity.
Nominate faculty for distinguished University honors through Oct. 11
Submissions are now open for the Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards in teaching, research and public service as well as the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring.
A construction milestone for BioForge, Pitt’s biomanufacturing innovation facility
In a topping-off ceremony, leaders celebrated placing the last beam of a facility that promises to help push Pittsburgh into the life sciences century.
Panthers Forward debt relief program, which has saved students $4.5 million, is accepting applications
Seniors, apply by Sept. 29 for federal student loan relief and exclusive mentoring opportunities.
GSPIA student Jill Stemple was named as an acting state bureau director
She will lead the Bureau of Policy, Planning and Program Development within the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
Gina Bleck was named a trailblazer by City & State PA
Pitt alumni Paul Becker, Jon O’Brien and Rosanna Smithnosky were also recognized.