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This gown at Pitt memorializes Black women killed by police
You can see the “Say Her Name Memorial Gown” through Sept. 24 at the University Art Gallery.
They're trying to detect the next pandemic
Seema Lakdawala’s lab is part of a new multi-institutional partnership that will assess the pandemic potential of new viruses.
Pitt receives Forbes Best-In-State Employers 2021 recognition
The survey evaluated aspects such as working conditions, salary, potential for growth and diversity.
What you need to know about HVAC on campus
Indoor air quality matters now more than ever. Here’s how the Office of Facilities Management is keeping the air safe in Pitt buildings.
Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation names Melissa Bilec as new co-director
The engineer has worked closely with the City of Pittsburgh and Green Building Alliance, as well as the Larimer community.
Play at Park(ing) Day
Join people across the world in repurposing parking spaces and converting them into parks and places for art.
University art exhibit affirms the value of Black lives
Text and artwork displayed near the Cathedral of Learning show the exultation, struggle, defiance and love inherent in the Black American experience. See it for yourself.
7 takeaways from the student town hall
Students: Got questions about in-person classes, COVID-19 testing or quarantine? We’ve got answers.
Paul Supowitz named special assistant for strategic initiatives
The new role will be under the Office of the Chancellor.
Pitt maintains top 20 U.S. News & World Report ranking
In the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges ranking, Pitt landed at No. 20 among public colleges and universities. The rankings also put Pitt at No. 27 in its best colleges for veterans
Charles Kotuby Jr. named executive director of Center for International Legal Education
The alum leaves a position in Washington, D.C., to return to Pitt.
9/11 memorial event honors veterans and first responders
Attendees at the campus event shared their experiences of the Sept. 11 attacks and their appreciation for those who serve.
Gallery brings outside in
Pitt’s Community Engagement Center in Homewood uses a gift from sculptor Thaddeus Mosley (A&S ’50) and works from other artists to highlight the value of art in building connections.
Darris Means selected for Rockefeller Fellowship to study rural education
The Richard P. Nathan Policy Fellow of the Rockefeller Institute of Government will fund his work on state policy-focused research related to rural education and equity.
Alum wants no hero left behind
To honor a fallen friend from ROTC, Nick Liermann (CGS ’00) launched an organization to give service dogs to injured veterans. An upcoming cycling marathon will raise funds for the group.
New programs and ways to learn launch this fall
Multidisciplinary computer science options, a variety of Dietrich School certificates and accelerated graduate degree programs usher in the 2021-22 school year.
Block party series brings together Oakland residents
Pitt students and their South Oakland neighbors bonded over tacos and prizes at the first of four summer events.
Home installations are underway for a community Wi-Fi pilot
A program between Pitt and Every1online that’s bringing Wi-Fi to local families in need is expanding. Residents of New Kensington and Homewood are encouraged to apply.
