Pitt is part of an effort to recharge energy security and resilience with $320M for new technology, infrastructure and jobs

The Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure Consortium, led by West Virginia University in collaboration with Pitt and Carnegie Mellon, received an NSF Regional Innovation Engines award.

Transparency and collaboration were at the forefront of the second annual PA One Health Consortium meeting

The multiday June event saw more than 30 expert speakers and 200 attendees committed to human, animal, plant and ecosystem health in the commonwealth.

How the University keeps tons of e-waste from landfills each year

In the last fiscal year, Pitt Surplus diverted more than 31 tons of outdated electronics, which can leach toxic heavy metals and other chemicals into groundwater and soil.

5 ways Pitt people helped shape America

As the U.S. marks 250 years, look back at moments when Pitt people helped shape the country it became, from voice radio to organ transplantation.

Pitt’s new quantum lab will advance innovation across the region

The Western Pennsylvania Quantum Information Core represents more than a decade of Pitt’s commitment to partnerships in quantum science and industry commercialization.

Educators and researchers considered challenges posed by AI at this Pitt event

It was the first in a series of convenings where high school teachers and University faculty will discuss ways to structure AI use to support genuine intellectual engagement.

Pitt has joined a new network to drive innovation, jobs and growth across PA

The Keystone AI + Quantum Factory, a collaboration among the state’s seven research intensive universities, will translate research into practical industry solutions.

The next generation of wheelchairs can navigate curbs and hold beverages

HERL researchers debuted a prototype that integrates advanced robotics, sensing and embodied artificial intelligence to empower wheelchair users to navigate common daily challenges.

Paul Ohodnicki will lead a Pitt team supporting a new ARPA-E grant

The University will receive $600,000 in Department of Energy funding to develop transformers for a high-voltage DC power grid.

5 impactful moments Pitt made possible in 2025

It was a year of medical breakthroughs, student honors and community impact across the University.