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Pitt will host the journal JCI Insight for the next 5 years
A team of physician-scientists led by Oliver Eickelberg will serve as the editorial board for the American Society for Clinical Investigation publication.
Jessica Ghilani presented to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
The Pitt-Greensburg professor is a well-regarded expert on misinformation and disinformation.
3 Pitt leaders were named 2024 Men of Excellence
Shawn Ellies, Mark Henderson and Robert Hill will be honored by the New Pittsburgh Courier on Sept. 13.
Pitt-Bradford has been a College of Distinction for a decade
It’s the campuses 10th consecutive recognition for its efforts to help students learn, grow and succeed.
Who is: Neilesh Vinjamuri, Pitt alum and 'Jeopardy!' champion?
The Swanson School of Engineering graduate took home $56,009 over a three-day winning streak.
Pitt Education alumni volunteered at a day camp for children impacted by cancer
Adjunct Assistant Professor Denise Esposto (EDUC ’77, ’81G, ’23G) serves at Camp Clubhouse each year.
Jonathan Chitiyo published a book for African educators
The associate professor of education investigated how teachers in Ghana, South Africa and Zimbabwe support students with disabilities.
Jennifer Hirsch won the International Association for Relationship Research Teaching Award
“Her teaching style engages us to be more creative and curious students,” according to one student testimonial.
Pitt was recognized with the NACUBO Excellence in Sustainability Award
The sole university recognized by the organization this year, Pitt earned the honor for its Climate Action Plan.
A Pitt student startup is a semifinalist for the Hult Prize
Korion Health enables at-home health screenings to combat heart and lung disease.
A Pitt honors student was selected for the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals
Sophomore Alanna Howe will attend a two-month intensive language course, study at a German university and complete a mechanical engineering internship.
Rory Cooper was named to the U.S. Olympians and Paralympians Association Executive Committee
The Human Engineering Research Laboratories founding director won a bronze medal in the 1988 Paralympic Games.
Pitt is No. 8 for public universities nationally in U.S. News’ Best Global University Rankings
The University ranked in the top 50 for 12 subjects, including a top 10 ranking for surgery.
Jamilah Ducar was named to City & State PA’s 40 Under 40 list
Pitt’s assistant vice chancellor of the engaged campus is among young Pennsylvanians making a difference.
Pitt was named a Best Value College by the Princeton Review
It’s the University’s second consecutive recognition in the ranking.
Pitt hosted the 2024 Leading Emerging and Diverse Scholars to Success Summit
Nearly 30 people from minority serving institutions participated in the event.
Several Pitt Medicine people won honors at the 2024 American Thoracic Society conference
7 fellows and 6 faculty took home awards for research, mentoring and scientific achievement.
A unique Pitt major was highlighted by the National Humanities Alliance
The Digital Narrative and Interactive Design program is a collaboration between the Department of English and School of Computing and Information.
Pitt’s CyberCamp was cited in a White House report
The Pitt Cyber program has pledged to train 500 high school students in cybersecurity basics by 2028.
Pitt earned its first Times Higher Education University Impact Ranking
The rankings are based on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
