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Nichole Faina

Maria McDill sits at a table where quilt squares are laid out in front of her

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.

Two student actors look at a magazine

Pitt Stages is bringing this professor’s play to life for the first time

“Morning Reckoning” harkens back to the golden age of boy bands and teen girl fandom that defined Kelly Trumbull’s adolescence. See it through Feb. 23.

Pitt2Pitt networking event hosted by the Office of the Provost in Alumni Hall.

Why Pitt is the best place for alumni to earn an advanced degree

The Pitt2Pitt Scholarship makes it more affordable. Learn more about graduate and professional offerings, including flexible learning options, on Feb. 11.

Sylvia Owusu-Ansah

How this Pitt professor lent her voice to a hit medical drama

The School of Medicine’s Sylvia Owusu-Ansah shared her story with writers of HBO Max’s “The Pitt.”

Charles Rinaldo poses for a portrait in the lab with a colleague.

40 years later, the Pitt Men’s Study is still breaking ground in the fight against AIDS

We spoke with principal investigator Charles Rinaldo and longtime participant and volunteer Marc Wagner about how the study has impacted their lives over the decades.

The Cathedral of Learning

5 Pitt students received Gilman Scholarships

The undergraduates will travel to South America, Taiwan and more through the program, which supports Federal Pell Grant recipients with up to $5,000 during their study abroad experience.

Political science experts have a panel discussion on a stage

5 takeaways from last week’s event on civic engagement

Rajiv Vinnakota and Kristin Kanthak shared their thoughts on a range of topics, including young people’s views of democracy and investing in one’s community.

An individual draws during a University Art Gallery Maker Event.

Unwind with 5 relaxing campus events this November

Fall brings beautiful leaves, pumpkin-spiced lattes and … stress? Take a break with guided meditation, crafts and more.

Doyen's photograph of a factory.

This Pitt grad student is creating a historical map of the Hill District, one photo at a time

Landscape photographer Kale Serrato Doyen’s PhD research is inspired by Teenie Harris and informed by her work documenting Latino spaces in her Michigan hometown.

A student fills out a ballot at a mock voting booth

Everything you need to know for Election Day on Nov. 5

Check registration deadlines, find your polling place and learn what to expect in November with Pittwire’s voter guide.