University News
See photos from the inaugural JCC Maccabi Campus Games at Pitt
Nearly 2,000 Jewish teen athletes from around the world competed and connected during the weeklong Olympic-style event.
A Pitt mentorship program is giving small businesses a leg up
By pairing up small companies and large firms, the Mentor-Protege initiative is one way the University is boosting opportunities for emerging enterprises and driving local economic development.
2 Pitt teams earned Mid-Atlantic Emmy nominations
Staffers from the University’s Office of Marketing and Communications and Center for Teaching and Learning created the outstanding videos.
Alumni, it’s time to register for Pitt Homecoming 2025
Join the Pitt Alumni Association for fireworks, football and other festivities starting Oct. 23.
John C. Byrd has been named UPMC Hillman Cancer Center director
The internationally lauded researcher will lead one of the nation’s premier National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers.
3 Pitt campuses are among this year’s Colleges of Distinction
The University’s Pittsburgh, Bradford and Johnstown campuses made the list for helping students learn, grow and succeed.
Pitt received a grant renewal for its Kessler Scholars program
The four-year extension supports Pitt’s first-generation student success initiatives. Meet the 20 students in this year’s cohort.
Meet Pitt’s 2025-26 Fulbright US Student finalists
Scholars from across disciplines will represent the United States in countries including Germany, Montenegro, Israel and Azerbaijan.
Pitt was awarded $489K through TRIO Student Support Services
The federal grant aims to improve college retention and graduation rates for low-income and first-generation students and students with disabilities.
Brian Dubenion is Pitt’s inaugural associate dean of student culture and community
The new role will advance the University’s commitment to a campus environment grounded in respect, accountability and ethical student engagement.