University News
Registration is open for Pitt Homecoming 2023
Save the date for Oct. 12-14. This year, celebrations coincide with Health Sciences Alumni Weekend.
The Pitt Sustainability Challenge is down to 5 finalists
From freezer upgrades in labs to geothermal heating and cooling at Johnstown, the winner will move Pitt toward its carbon neutrality goal.
The Innovation Institute is rolling out a new portal for disclosing inventions
Starting July 17, it will be easier than ever for Pitt innovators to let the University know about their next big invention.
‘Astonishing’ number of first-year applications to Pitt
During his final Board of Trustees meeting, outgoing Chancellor Patrick Gallagher said more than 58,000 students applied to Pitt this year. Plus, see which part of campus is now named for him.
Pitt names 2023 Nordenberg Leadership Scholars
5 exceptional high school seniors in Pennsylvania will receive the full-tuition scholarship.
Here’s the latest on Pitt’s BioForge Biomanufacturing Center
Construction is approved, the community is engaged and biotech partner ElevateBio is on a roll.
Charles Guthrie was named executive director of Student Health Services
He comes to Pitt off a 23-year nursing career at UPMC.
Pitt is supporting these 35 undergrads in their summer research
Brackenridge fellows get $4,000 stipends and weekly interdisciplinary networking to back their scholarly projects. 2023 winners hail from the Greensburg and Pittsburgh campuses.
Annual Staff Performance Appraisal Program deadline is June 30
All units at Pitt are required to conduct a performance appraisal with each employee.
5 health science faculty members won 2023 Ascending Star Awards
Each of the highly productive and creative midcareer Pitt researchers will receive $25,000 in support and give a highly publicized lecture during the year.