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3 Pennsylvania leaders will receive the Elsie Hilliard Hillman Lifetime Achievement Award on March 12

Pitt’s Institute of Politics will honor Joanna McClinton, Debra Todd and Kim Ward for exceptional service to the public and the commonwealth.

This high school student is sewing a quilt inspired by her research in Pitt’s August Wilson Archive

Maria McDill, an August Wilson Archive Student Research Awardee, received mentorship and a stipend to support her project.

Gary Jackson blends poetry, comics and Afrofuturism to redefine Black narratives

The Dietrich School professor explores speculative storytelling through his scholarship and craft.

Pitt is a Fulbright Top Producer yet again

15 Pitt students and alumni earned the chance to participate in the U.S. government’s flagship international exchange program in the past year.

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Announcements and Updates

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Pitt’s spring commencement will be held at PPG Paints Arena on May 4

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Pitt’s better when we’re together. Make an impact with your PDoG gift on Feb. 25.

Behind the scenes of the Racial Equity Consciousness Institute conference.

Get experience with audio-visual mediums with Jarman Lab at Pitt

Hear from interdisciplinary researchers at the LRDC colloquium series

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Accolades & Honors

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Alum Alex Firestine is Pitt’s first Luce scholar

David Waldeck was honored by the American Chemical Society

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Pitt was recertified as a HeartSafe Campus

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Pitt’s Office of the Provost has appointed 2 new faculty fellows

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Ben Rubin, Horror Studies Collection Coordinator at the University Library System, stands in a darkly lit room before a table of newly acquired Blair With Project items in the Special Collections section of the Hillman Library. Items include film posters, props, pamphlets and more.

‘The Blair Witch Project’ archive has joined Pitt’s Horror Studies Collection

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Pitt leaders testified on the University’s role in contributing to PA’s future

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The Ones to Watch

In an environment where innovation and inspiration are in no short supply, meet the trailblazers.

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The U.S. Presidential Scholar is already exploring research opportunities and taking on leadership roles.

Danielle Obisie-Orlu

The Allegheny County Youth Poet Laureate with a 30-year plan.

Catherine Cavanaugh

This nationally lauded scholar is helping Spanish speakers learn complex science.

Toya Jones

Studying trauma and its impact.

Mitch Bell

An alum with a knack for assistive tech hacks.

Erin Clark

This sports fan, radio host and honors student proves you can follow your passions at Pitt.

Brenden Peifer

Inspired by August Wilson, he’s teaching the next generation of performers.

Meghna Hingorani

Everybody’s bestie thrives in business and dreams of Bollywood.

Benjamin Davies

A urologist and mentor who’s closing gaps in health care.

Nicholas Johnbosco

A guide to campus buildings and uncomfortable conversations.

LauraEllen Ashcraft

Building bridges to connect people and research.

Ryan Steinly

A Frederick Honors College student fluent in language and justice.

Anaya Joynes

A Pitt engineering student who leads by example.

Isabel Lam

A change-maker who landed a red carpet role.

Asher Hancock

This engineer wants to put autonomous vehicles in the sky.

Brianna Ross

A Maryland Teacher of the Year who leads with love.

Mia Achitoov

A future doctor who values elders and offers comfort in the hospital and beyond.

Jim Withers

His Street Medicine Institute provides “street rounds” and social services to people who live outdoors.

Lillian Chong

This creative chemist helped crack a COVID-19 mystery.

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