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How the University keeps tons of e-waste from landfills each year
In the last fiscal year, Pitt Surplus diverted more than 31 tons of outdated electronics, which can leach toxic heavy metals and other chemicals into groundwater and soil.
One Pitt student team will get the opportunity to send their experiment to the ISS
The University is looking for undergraduates and faculty advisors with big cosmic questions — that fit in tiny packages — as part of the national Student Spaceflight Experiments Program.
Kyaien O. Conner is the new dean of the School of Social Work
A nationally recognized scholar, educator and leader who currently serves as associate dean of the school, Conner will assume her new role on July 15.
This new chemical technique adds to a towering reputation
Discovered by Ashlyn Bohn and Benjamin Cipriano and named after the Cathedral of Learning, CAATHy may help chemists craft medicines inspired by nature.
How Pitt faculty and administrators are navigating generative AI, together
From casual monthly lunch groups to a University-wide AI coordination committee, Pitt has built a layered approach guiding responsible AI use on campus.
NASA dedicated an area of Mars to a late Pitt professor
Sanford Asher’s work linking microimages on Earth with images of space was integral to the search for signs of life on the Red Planet.
Pitt Online’s web launch marks a new era for flexible, career-focused education
Explore the bold new platform that connects prospective students with all of Pitt’s hybrid and online programs in one place.
Meet Pitt’s 2026-27 Fulbright scholars
Eight faculty members, more than double last year’s class, received awards to conduct research and teach abroad.
Pitt is once again among the top 2% of universities worldwide
Six programs, five of them in the schools of health sciences, cracked the top 25 on the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities list.
Pitt alumna Katy Nesbitt is again a World Cup referee
Nesbitt is one of eight American referees selected for the USA-hosted tournament.
Pitt Nursing is launching a hybrid MSN program to meet the growing demand for advanced nurse practitioners
The new flexible program joins Pitt Online’s expanding portfolio of hybrid and online health sciences credentials built for in-demand careers.
This van delivers vision care to underinsured people across the Pittsburgh region
At its latest stop in Greater Hazelwood, older adults had access to comprehensive eye exams, retinal imaging and even glasses, all free of charge.
What’s next for Oakland? Pitt and local leaders shared their vision for the neighborhood at a recent panel.
Senior Vice Chancellor for External Relations Kevin Washo discussed the University’s role as an anchor institution at Tuesday’s Corridors of Opportunity forum.
Carissa Slotterback is stepping down as dean of the School of Public and International Affairs
Slotterback, who led the launch of SPIA’s undergraduate program in public policy, is heading to Arizona State University, effective Aug. 3.
Biomanufacturing, workforce development and community partnerships improve life and lives in Greater Hazelwood
Not far from BioForge Manufacturing center, Pitt Academy gathering amplifies the importance of neighborhood engagement in partnership with biotech development
Pitt-Bradford’s first full cohort of engineering graduates is fully employed
Several of the 13 engineering technology alumni were hired by companies where they previously interned.
‘It takes a village to band a bird’
Four peregrine falcon chicks were banded and given a clean bill of health, marking the 25th nesting season at the Cathedral of Learning.
Wind energy is not bad for your health, new research shows
In this study, Osea Giuntella and his colleagues found no adverse physical or mental health affects after the installation of nearby turbines.
5 free June events in Pittsburgh
Summer concerts, a film series and a high-flying pogo competition are all on offer as summer starts to heat up.
A Pitt improv course is turning students into better lawyers. Its professor wants more schools to try it.
In a new publication, Ben Bratman lays out his unconventional training technique — and how it teaches students to ‘go forward, adapt and be resilient.’
