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Pitt’s new quantum lab will advance innovation across the region
The Western Pennsylvania Quantum Information Core represents more than a decade of Pitt’s commitment to partnerships in quantum science and industry commercialization.
13 Pitt people and teams won 2026 Sustainability Awards
This year’s ceremony introduced two new award categories — regional campus and innovation — expanding recognition across the University.
ICYMI: Pitt picked up a plethora of national honors, awards and rankings this spring
Look back on some of the semester’s biggest wins, from AAAS fellows to Goldwater scholars.
Pitt’s Writing Program launched a new literary journal
The inaugural issue of 3 Sisters — featuring poetry, fiction, essays and hybrid work from Pitt students, alumni and more — is now live.
Atilla Soran was recognized by the National Lymphedema Network
The clinical professor of surgery was featured as a Community Champion for his research and leadership in lymphedema care.
Mohammed Bamyeh earned the Kuwait Prize in sociology
The Dietrich School professor was recognized by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences for his scholarship on society, religion and social transformation.
3 Pitt faculty were honored by the American Association of Immunologists
Dario A.A. Vignali and Sarah Gaffen received the AAI’s highest honor, and Olivera Finn earned a mentoring award.
L. Dade Lunsford published a memoir
The book, “Brain Surgeon Without a Scalpel,” chronicles his groundbreaking career in the School of Medicine.
Pitt has joined a new network to drive innovation, jobs and growth across PA
The Keystone AI + Quantum Factory, a collaboration among the state’s seven research intensive universities, will translate research into practical industry solutions.
Karen Arndt was named to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The Dietrich School professor is the 28th person from Pitt to join the distinguished group of leaders in academia, research, industry and more.

