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Get the most interesting and important stories from the University of Pittsburgh.We know it can be hard to keep up with all the groundbreaking research, innovative community engagement work and exciting events that happen at the University of Pittsburgh over the course of an academic year. That’s why we compiled this list of Pitt’s most notable stories, moments and achievements from 2023-24.
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Take a look at Chancellor Joan Gabel’s first year in office and the updated Plan for Pitt.
Pitt BioForge is in the works — the biomanufacturing center secured approval from Pittsburgh’s Planning Commission and found its first CEO in Ken Gabriel.
The University launched two new affordability initiatives: the Kessler Scholars Program and the Pitt Finish Line Grant.
We followed three alumni to Indianapolis Motor Speedway to watch them race with IndyCar and NASCAR teams.
The Gaucho Solar farm opened and now provides 18% of Pitt's energy.
President Joe Biden presented Rory Cooper with the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.
The Orland Bethel Family Foundation pledged $25 million to elevate the University’s study of musculoskeletal disorders.
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences launched a Doctor of Chiropractic program. Plus, most of the school’s programs will be united in its new building, currently under construction on Fifth Avenue.
The Pittsburgh Quantum Institute found a new co-director in Benjamin Hunt.
Continued funding from the Gismondi Foundation will support education efforts in Pitt’s Neighborhood Commitments.
Plus, the APLU honored Pitt with its Magrath Award for community-engaged scholarship.
Pitt’s second-ever Erasmus Mundus winner, Maria Anto, was also the only U.S. citizen in this year’s cohort.
For its work supporting threatened scholars, the American Political Science Association honored the Center for Governance and Markets in Pitt’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs.
Pitt women’s volleyball competed as the No. 1 seed in the NCAA for the second time in three years. The team fell to Nebraska in the national semifinals.
The University celebrated graduates at its first winter commencement ceremony.
Pitt ranked in the top 20 for patents granted to universities worldwide.
Also, Leah Byrne and Greg Delgoffe were elected senior members of the National Academy of Inventors.
The University was named a Fulbright Top Producer for the ninth time since 2013-14.
Pitt will bolster out-of-this-world research as a Keystone Space Collaborative member.
Speaking of space, student researchers chased the total solar eclipse to Texas.
A record-setting 11,400 alumni and donors raised $2.4 million on Pitt Day of Giving.
Pitt’s occupational therapy program ranked No. 1 in the 2024 U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Schools report.
ROC dominated the inaugural @PittOfficial Pitt Madness competition.
Pitt found its new provost close to home in Joseph J. McCarthy.
We learned all about productive dialogue and discourse — and the lessons will continue next year.
— Nora Smith