University News
Submit your comments on draft policies by Oct. 19
The Intergovernmental Personnel Act Assignments and Management of University Facilities and Grounds policies are available for review and comment.
Pitt has received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for the 6th year in a row
The University’s support for a diverse, campus culture and climate are just some of the efforts recognized.
MaCalus V. Hogan is the new chair of Pitt’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
He’s also been named the David Silver Professor.
Molly Stitt-Fischer is Pitt’s new director of environmental health and safety
She most recently served as the University’s biosafety officer.
Pitt’s search for its next chancellor begins
The search committee is seeking community feedback and has hired a search firm to find the University’s 19th chancellor. Here’s how you can participate.
The School of Public Health named two new department chairs
Mary Hawk and Yan Ma will lead the Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences and the Department of Biostatistics, respectively.
Nominations for top faculty honors are due Oct. 14
The call for Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching, Research and Public Service Awards is now open, as is the call for the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring.
Pitt business and computer science jumped in U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings
The University also ranked No. 39 for undergraduate research and No. 23 among public universities in the U.S.
Pitt affiliates dominate Pittsburgh Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list
13 students, alumni and staff made the cut.
Katz School’s Executive MBA program lands highest-ever ranking from Poets & Quants
Pitt is No. 18 nationwide and No. 6 among public university programs in the 2022-23 ranking.

