University News
Cecile Springer, former Pitt Alumni Association president, died at 94
Former PAA leader’s legacy at Pitt continues with the Cecile M. Springer Endowed Scholarship, a need-based scholarship for undergraduate students.
Klaus Libertus is the inaugural director of Pitt’s College of General Studies
He will also serve as assistant dean for online education, effective Aug. 15.
Pitt engineers are leading the charge to improve the US power grid
As the aging network faces pressures it's never encountered before, these Swanson School researchers are carrying on Pitt's legacy as an electricity powerhouse.
Pitt is a Best Value College for 2025, according to the Princeton Review
The University was also rated among the top 20 Schools for Making an Impact.
Pitt was recognized again for solar energy leadership
The University earned its second Lodestar Award for its Vesper Energy partnership and recent rooftop solar installations on campus.
3 Pitt faculty have been named Fulbright scholars
Guillermo Calero Velazquez, Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili and Aleksandar Stevanovic will conduct research abroad through the Department of State program.
Meet Pitt’s incoming class of Chancellor’s scholars
The 12 awardees of the University’s most prestigious undergraduate award include aspiring researchers and community leaders.
External Relations leadership team will elevate Pitt’s engagement
Senior Vice Chancellor for External Relations Kevin Washo says integrating and aligning Pitt’s outward-facing functions will enhance the University’s profile and drive public impact.
Shannon Wanless will direct the University Center for Social and Urban Research
Chosen after a national search, the School of Education faculty member will assume her new role effective July 1.
Researchers, your voice matters. Take the Interdisciplinary Science Research Survey by May 31.
Responses will contribute to Times Higher Education’s second annual Interdisciplinary Science Rankings, which will be released in the fall.

