Stories by
Donovan Harrell
Pitt’s Move Out Clean Out diverted a record 25K pounds from landfills
The May event collected 25,637 pounds of materials from students moving out of campus housing, a 13.6% increase over last year.
19 Pitt students earned national honors in a Russian essay contest
Thirty-one Dietrich School students participated in the 2026 ACTR National Post-Secondary Russian Essay Contest.
What’s next for Oakland? Pitt and local leaders shared their vision for the neighborhood at a recent panel.
Senior Vice Chancellor for External Relations Kevin Washo discussed the University’s role as an anchor institution at Tuesday’s Corridors of Opportunity forum.
Pitt will host North America’s top library design conference this October
The University Library System will host librarians, architects and designers at the newly renovated Hillman Library for Designing Libraries XIII, Oct. 18-20.
13 Pitt people and teams won 2026 Sustainability Awards
This year’s ceremony introduced two new award categories — regional campus and innovation — expanding recognition across the University.
Lauren DelSignore was honored by the National Collegiate Honors Council
The director of dean’s executive operations at Pitt’s David C. Frederick Honors College received the Award for Administrative Excellence.
For students who need to sharpen their skills, a free summer workshop teaches the language of mathematics
Enrollment is open for the Department of Physics and Astronomy’s new no-grade solution for helping Pitt students build their math confidence and the fluency needed for science courses.
Pitt’s newest batch of graduates crossed the stage at Acrisure Stadium
See our favorite photos from the celebratory day on May 3.
6 things to do around Pittsburgh this May
Spring brings low-cost events, including world-class art exhibits, a neighborhood music festival and a celebration of books.
Behind the Pitt network that’s helping rural students adjust to urban life
Students from rural areas often face challenges when they arrive at a university. Pitt is working to close the gap and help Pennsylvania students reach their potential.

