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Pitt rose to No. 17 in the National Academy of Inventors’ national patent ranking
Innovators at the University, which is also ranking No. 26 globally, were issued 107 U.S. utility patents in calendar year 2025.
Pitt commits $5M in new investments to city parks, neighborhood business corridors and public safety
The University’s most recent commitment builds on decades of collaboration and support between the City of Pittsburgh and its premier anchor institution.
Pitt has 2 new Goldwater Scholars
Juniors Alec Sciutto and Katelyn Chen join the ranks of Pitt’s 69 winners of the prestigious award for STEM undergraduates.
Mark Nordenberg to step down from his leadership roles with the Institute of Politics and Dick Thornburgh Forum
The chancellor emeritus, who has long been a driving force behind the wide-ranging civic initiatives, will also serve as the University’s 2026 spring commencement speaker.
A new Pitt collection showcases the stories of local author Sharon G. Flake
The award-winning writer behind “The Skin I’m In” joins the University Library System’s Archives and Special Collections. Attend the celebration on March 31.
Introducing Pitt’s newest American Association for the Advancement of Science fellows
Jill Millstone and Ora Weisz join nearly 500 scientists recognized this year by the world’s largest scientific society.
5 can’t-miss events in April
April brings bluster and beauty to Pittsburgh, and plenty of reasons to shake off the winter blahs for fun all around the city, from a wildflower hike to a wildlife baby shower. We found five things
Meet the students helping Pitt get fit
We asked these School of Education students to share encouragement for anyone who wants to be more physically active, plus their favorite post-workout snacks and songs for your gym playlist.
Nev Jones wants people with lived experience at the center of mental health research
The School of Social Work researcher, who herself has schizophrenia, is trying to build a better academia — and a better world — for those with psychiatric disabilities.
James T. Johnson, Pitt alum and co-founder of Pittsburgh’s Afro American Music Institute, died at age 76
The beloved educator used music to help generations connect to their history and identity.
A public health professor is bringing the National Bioethics Bowl to Pitt
The competition, organized this year by Cindy McCarthy, gives students a chance to consider challenging questions about health and technology.
See some of the ways Pitt students turn classroom learning into real-world projects
The Experiential Learning Student Showcase on March 18 highlights how students apply classroom learning through engineering design, global study and more.
Pitt’s Nationality Rooms are turning 100. Here’s how to celebrate.
We found six ways to learn about the history of the global scholarship and heritage program from faculty and student experts this spring.
A Pitt alumni couple committed $1.5M to the Safar Center for Resuscitation Research
The Chabals’ gift will advance treatments that improve survival and reduce disabilities after traumatic brain injury and cardiac arrest.
Introducing the 2026 Community Engaged Scholarship Forum awardees
The March 3 forum on “Community-Centered Futures” was an opportunity for faculty, staff and community members to present their work and discover new avenues of partnership.
Developing an online course? Pitt EDGE’s instructional designers are here to help.
From collaborating with faculty to developing course templates, these specialists play a key role as the University works to meet a growing need for flexible education options.
Pitt has partnered with Google to offer a real-time glimpse of our dynamic cosmos
An alert broker will make data from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory freely available online within seconds of receiving them, lowering the barrier of entry to studying the universe.
More than 50 online and hybrid programs extend Pitt’s reach virtually anywhere
A Pitt education has never been more accessible.
Jason Bittel wants you to love America’s wildlife like he does
In his new National Geographic Explorer book ‘Grizzled,’ the Pitt alum composes an ode to our animal neighbors, from grizzly bears to salamanders.
An impromptu stop started this senior vice chancellor’s 25-year Pitt journey
Kevin Washo’s own story reaches all 67 of Pennsylvania’s counties — much like the story of Pitt.
