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Beth Piraino will retire as associate dean of admissions and financial aid in Pitt’s School of Medicine
The alumna and professor of medicine has served the University for 43 years.
Cristina Murray-Krezan lent her statistical expertise to a new JAMA Internal Medicine study
The associate professor of medicine led data coordination for the research, which links a hospital-based addiction treatment to improved outcomes for patients.
The Text and ConText Lab’s Columbian hand press was added to a global database
You can make your own prints with the 2,000-pound piece of history on the third floor of Hillman Library.
Pitt Engineering alumna Kate Gundlach is still racing toward her dreams
This year she became one of two women in IndyCar to hold the coveted race engineer position.
This Pitt junior won a Goldwater Scholarship for his brain imaging research
Satyaj Bhargava, a bioengineering major, earned the national honor for undergraduates in STEM fields.
William Fisher, Pitt alumnus and beloved local education leader, died at 100
The 1948 School of Education graduate was the first Black principal to serve at the city’s predominantly white Allderdice High School.
Explore 1960s Pittsburgh through a new Pitt photography collection
From civil rights figures and influential artists to everyday citizens, Frank Floyd Hightower captured an evolving city and Black community on film.
2 Pitt people were honored by the Northeast Regional Honors Council
Lauren Delsignore was named Honors Professional of the Year, and Simon Wang was named Student of the Year.
2 Pitt campuses earned Military Friendly designations
It’s the 15th consecutive year Pitt-Bradford has been recognized for its support of active military and veteran students.
Pitt alumnus Elwin Cotman won a Whiting Award for his urban fantasy writing
The Dietrich School alum is among 10 emerging American authors who will receive a $50,000 grant to support furthering their literary work.
5 ways to combat loneliness, according to David Greene and Katie Dealy
The nationally recognized experts discussed strategies for open conversation and community building as part of a Year of Discourse and Dialogue forum.
Silvina Orsatti was elected an American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese chapter president
The Pitt-Greensburg assistant professor of Spanish will lead the Southwestern Pennsylvania chapter.
6 Pitt specialty programs rank in the top 10 of U.S. News and World Report’s Best Graduate Schools list
The University’s top-ranked health sciences programs joined strong placements across engineering, business, law and education.
Get a first look at the ETC at Pitt-Titusville’s newly renovated student union on April 24
A ribbon cutting will mark the official reopening of the J. Curtis McKinney II Student Union, complete with the Manufacturing Assistance Center, a makerspace, art galleries and more.
Susanne Gollin, a pioneering cancer researcher and cytogeneticist, died at 71
The School of Public Health professor emerita was among the first researchers to join what is now the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
Angela Hindes is a Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh artist-in-residence
The Center for Creativity staffer will create art and build programming at the library’s Allegheny branch.
4 Pitt people won a Provost’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Student Success
Shannon DeMateo, Michael Meyer, Liz Adams and Anita Persaud were recognized for positively impacting student experience at the University.
Here’s who’s speaking at Pitt’s 2025 graduate and professional commencement ceremonies
Find your school on the list. Celebrations are happening throughout May.
Pitt announced an interim PAE leader and plan to integrate the division under external relations
Tom Crawford, vice chancellor for corporate and foundation relations and senior advisor for special initiatives, will serve as the interim lead of the Division of Philanthropic and Alumni Engagement.
Lucas Hill was appointed executive director of Pitt PERU
He brings extensive experience in research and education in substance use to the School of Pharmacy’s Program Evaluation and Research Unit.
