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A monthlong celebration will mark the rich heritage of Pittsburgh’s Latinx and Hispanic communities
Organizers hope festivals, art exhibits, professional development sessions and other events will show participants the nation’s largest ethnic group is not a monolith.
Pitt’s libraries offer more than books
Borrow cameras, read national newspapers for free and find more ways to maximize your learning with the University Library System.
Patricia Corby joins Pitt health sciences in new associate vice chancellor for clinical trials role
She was previously an assistant professor of dental public health in Pitt’s School of Dental Medicine.
Pitt Stages’ 2023-24 season is here
See a Tony Award-winning musical at the Charity Randall Theatre, plus three other productions.
Edouard Machery was awarded $260,000 from the John Templeton Foundation
It’s the latest of several grants the Center for Philosophy of Science director has earned from the organization.
Panthers Forward debt relief program, which has saved students $3.75 million, is seeking applications
Over 750 students have benefitted from the program, which alleviates federal student loan debt and offers an exclusive networking community for last-year students. Apply by Sept. 24.
Pitt-Bradford was recognized again for its value and national service contributions
Washington Monthly included the campus for an eighth year on its ranking, which assesses social mobility, research and community.
W. Vincent Liu received $1.5 million from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research
The professor will use the funding to flesh out new theories in orbital physics.
2 Pitt people won National Endowment for the Humanities grants
Their projects center on teaching and discussing history among educators.
José-Alain Sahel won the International Prize for Translational Neuroscience
The Pitt ophthalmologist and his longtime collaborator Botond Roska were honored for their work on optogenetic therapy for blindness.
Ora Weisz will receive the 2023 Sandra K. Masur Senior Leadership Award
The American Society for Cell Biology will honor the professor for her scientific achievements and work mentoring underrepresented groups.
Nominate outstanding faculty for University honors by Oct. 13
The Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards and the Provost’s Award recognize faculty members for excellence in teaching, research, service and mentoring.
Pitt’s Center for Governance and Markets was recognized for its work supporting threatened scholars
The American Political Science Association honored the center for its Afghan Asylum Project, Afghanistan Project and other efforts to assist refugees.
Be a Good Neighbor Block Parties connect campus and community
Short- and long-term residents of the Oakland neighborhood are invited to free, family friendly events this September.
Leadership changes in the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion will help advance its work
Clyde Wilson Pickett has named a new assistant vice chancellor and promoted two staffers in recent moves to strengthen equity work at Pitt.
Meet the president of Pitt Vets
Skyler Rehbach draws on his own Army and research experiences to connect with other student-veterans at Pitt.
The Petroleum History Institute named an award for a retired Pitt-Johnstown professor
William R. Brice was a professor of geology and planetary science at the regional campus for 34 years.
Pitt hired two new student experience leaders
The Division of Student Affairs named Lorraine Craven as assistant dean for student experience and Jayne Pizzuto as director of new student programs.
Pitt’s new classes and programs for fall 2023
Turn your favorite class into an honors course, learn African languages or pick up a specialty in sustainable business: Register for these new academic offerings before add/drop ends Sept. 8.
Faculty and staff, join a Pitt gym that's just for you
Ignite Fitness features open gym hours and a variety of classes taught by exercise science students. Become a member starting Sept. 5.
