5 years in, a Pitt summer academy is helping students see themselves as teachers

The School of Education’s Genius, Joy, and Love academy has introduced Pittsburgh high school students to careers in teaching.

Chancellor Joan Gabel was named to Forbes’ 50 Over 50 list

Gabel was recognized for her outstanding leadership and vision on the sixth annual list celebrating notable women doing impactful work in their fields.

6 Pitt alumni and leaders earned 2026 C-Suite Awards

This year’s Pittsburgh Business Times awardees include Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations Nancy Merritt and Distinguished Professor of Emergency Medicine Donald Yealy.

Ashlee Wolfgang will lead the University Counseling Center

Wolfgang, who has served in various UCC leadership roles since 2019, was selected as executive director after a national search.

As the school year begins, Pitt’s CECs welcome neighbors, students and new partnerships

Pitt is teaming up with local organizations in the Hill District, Homewood and Greater Hazelwood to teach residents new skills and deepen community connections.

Accessibility is baked into Pitt’s Recreation and Wellness Center

From hand cycles to aquatic wheelchairs, here’s what you need to know about booking and using adaptive equipment at the facility.

Students, follow these essential Pitt Instagram accounts

Keep up with your school, campus events and University resources from your feed.

6 free ways to have fun this August

It’s the perfect time to take in sights and sounds around Pittsburgh: salsa dancing, roots music rocking and a night market with local wares.

Pitt’s new Summer Concert Band is a community effort

Eighty-eight past and current members of the Pitt Band, faculty and staff, and local Pittsburgh musicians put on an America-inspired performance to close out July.

High schoolers are doing research at Pitt, too

The Gene Team brings Pittsburgh-area teens to the University to do four weeks of biology research each summer, learning undergraduate-level skills and preparing them for college.