University News
Catch up on the past year at Pitt with this tl;dr
From new leadership to community engagement honors, the University redefined what is possible in 2023-24.
5 key takeaways from Pitt’s first Year of Discourse and Dialogue
An April capstone event highlighted embracing differences and learning about the First Amendment as strategies to make difficult conversations easier.
Pitt placed across all subjects in the 2024 QS World University Rankings
The Department of Philosophy remains ranked at No. 5 internationally.
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John Surma is Pitt’s 2024 spring commencement speaker
The University will also honor the Board of Trustees member and former U. S. Steel CEO with an honorary degree.
Here are the speakers for Pitt’s graduate school commencement ceremonies
Hear from alumni and pioneers leading the fields of infectious diseases, social work, entrepreneurship and more.
Pitt’s Occupational Therapy program secures No. 1 spot in 2024 US News and World Report graduate school ranking
And, five other programs earned top 10 distinctions on the annual list.
Joan Gabel installed as Pitt’s 19th chancellor
Gabel praised Pitt’s 237-year legacy and its current momentum and expressed confidence in the institution’s future.
A new home for Pitt’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences will unite its programs and foster interdisciplinary opportunities
The school will occupy six floors in the new building, set for December 2025 completion.
Meet Pitt’s 2024 faculty Fulbright winners
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers faculty the opportunity to teach and conduct research abroad.