Arts and Humanities
Documentary ‘Woman on Fire’ Chronicles Transgender New York City Firefighter's Story
The film by alumna Julie Sokolow paints a portrait of change in the American family and workplace with the story of Brooke Guinan, the first openly trans woman in the New York City Fire Department.
'Pitt Tonight' and Tomorrow: Emmy-nominated Student Production Makes a Lasting Mark
Jesse Irwin (A&S ’17) wanted to start a late-night talk show at Pitt. With a student crew and Robert Clift’s support, he made it happen in three months — and snagged an Emmy nod.
High School Language Programs Immerse Students in Mandarin Chinese, Russian
Forget grammar drills: High schoolers bargained for wares, ordered lunch in Chinese and painted Russian icons during National Security Agency programs on campus this summer.
Legal News and Research Service Is Fast, Informed Spin on Traditional Law Journal
Since 1996, the student-powered publication JURIST has examined current events from a legal standpoint, distilling daily news into articles for the law community and beyond, 365 days a year.
Alumnus Gifts $1 Million to Theatre Arts
Richard Rauh (A&S '62, '64G) said some of his warmest memories are of his time at Pitt and in and around the theater.
Jazz Pianist, Composer Remembered as Passionate Performer and Educator
Internationally lauded musician Geri Allen, director of the University of Pittsburgh's Jazz Studies program, died on June 27.
Chronicles of violence: A Pitt professor explores the brutal history of the American Revolution
British Empire specialist Holger Hoock takes an unvarnished look at the violent history of the American Revolution — a theme rarely examined in the heroic stories of the War of Independence.
2 seniors were named to Poets & Quants’ Best & Brightest Business Majors
Sarah Braza and Christopher Smith are among 100 outstanding seniors nationwide.
J. Jeffrey Inman was named a fellow of the Society for Consumer Psychology
One honoree is named each year in recognition of unique and outstanding contributions to the field of consumer psychology.
Pitt junior Thyra-Lilja Altunin won a Beinecke Scholarship
The $34,000 award will support the Dietrich School student’s graduate education.

