University News
A dean was selected for Pitt's University Honors College
Brian A. Primack, a scholarly researcher and professor of medicine, pediatrics and clinical and translational science in the School of Medicine, will commence his deanship July 1.
The Class of 2020 surpasses its predecessors
Pitt's incoming class of 2020 is the most academically accomplished and heterogeneous class in University history.
Pitt-Bradford received national advertising awards
The regional campus earned four honors in the Collegiate Advertising Award.
10 faculty, staff and students were named to Pitt’s Carbon Commitment Committee
The University is on a trajectory to meet the 2018 Pitt Sustainability Plan goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and energy use 50% by 2030.
Pitt’s annual Big Idea Competition will be held virtually this year
Tune in via YouTube on April 22.
Pitt junior Thyra-Lilja Altunin won a Beinecke Scholarship
The $34,000 award will support the Dietrich School student’s graduate education.
Pitt jumped in the Athletic Equality Index
Pitt scored 95 out of 100 in the annual report on institutional support for LGBTQ+ student-athletes, coaches, administrators, staff and fans.
The Katz MBA program earned its highest U.S. News & World Report ranking in 20 years
Employment at graduation increased by 8% and starting salary reached a record high.
Pitt’s physical therapy program remained at No. 1 in the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings
And, Pitt Nursing earns top 10 slots for its master’s and doctoral programs.
Pitt’s philosophy program ranked highly in the QS World University Rankings by Subject
Pitt’s other top-ranked specific subject areas also include nursing and library and information management.

