University News
In-state students will benefit from additional commonwealth funding
Pitt will distribute 100% of the one-time COVID-19 relief funding recently granted by Gov. Wolf to in-state students who are enrolled this fall.
Go ‘All In’ for Pitt students Aug. 21-27
The ACC-led All in for Students effort seeks to raise funds for student programs, initiatives and organizations.
Four graduate students received support from the inaugural LGBTQIA+ Endowed Research and Outreach Fund
The fund was created by Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Program Director Todd Reeser and instructor Julie Beaulieu.
Meet the newest class of the Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame
The 12 athletes from nine sports will be inducted during a Sept. 30 celebration.
Pitt’s University Library System received its largest-ever grant in support of the August Wilson Archive
The Henry L. Hillman Foundation donated $1 million to finish the processing of the archive and bring it to the public.
The School of Engineering’s dean takes on new role with Pitt Research
James Martin will focus on STEM research, while Sanjeev Shroff will serve as interim dean of the Swanson School.
These 10 projects are moving to phase four of the Pitt Seed Program
The winners will each get $75,000 to pursue projects in support of the Plan for Pitt.
Pitt’s 28th Annual White Coat Ceremony welcomed the newest class of med students
The Class of 2026 received their coats, recited the Hippocratic Oath and honored a late legend of the school.
The Community Engagement Center in Homewood has a new director
Homewood resident and educator Michelle Stewart plans to further strengthen collaborations between the community and University partners.
Learn to fight inequity at this year’s Diversity Forum
The University’s signature inclusion event features 65 free sessions that will help participants learn, heal and grow. Here’s a preview of the workshops, performances and art.

