University News
Aurora Sharrard is appointed Pitt's first-ever director of sustainability
The University's newly established Office of Sustainability will coordinate its many sustainability initiatives, foster collaboration and monitor progress toward the bold goals outlined in the Pitt Sustainability Plan.
Pitt Dining Services achieves a sustainability milestone
Market Central reached its initial Real Food Challenge goal two years early.
New leadership is announced for Pitt Engineering undergraduate programs
Samuel Dickerson and Robert Kerestes will guide programming in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Pitt's employee injury rate falls to a record low
The University’s employee injury rate consistently has been below the national average for colleges and universities since the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ current classification system started in 2003.
Cynthia Sweet joins Pitt as associate vice chancellor for economic partnerships
In this newly created role, she will work to advance University initiatives that aim to foster economic growth on campus and across the region.
Pitt's MBA program is ranked as one of the best nationally for return on investment
The Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business is in good company.
Chief Financial Officer Arthur G. Ramicone to retire
The senior vice chancellor, who has worked at Pitt since 1988, will retire in August.
Announcing Pitt's 2018 Honors Convocation speaker
Dean Brian Primack will address students, faculty and guests at the Feb. 23 ceremony.
Pitt's Department of Occupational Therapy welcomes a new faculty member
Natalie Leland will serve as associate professor.
The University of Pittsburgh was honored with a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
Pitt was one of only two institutions in the commonwealth to receive the award.