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Pitt’s Newest School Builds Its Expertise With New Faculty

The School of Computing and Information (SCI), established in 2017, SCI is Pitt’s first new school in 20 years – and has a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and modeling to solve global issues

History Professor Michel Gobat Honored for Best Book

Michel Gobat, professor in the Department of History in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, has been recognized by the American Historical Association with an award for the best book

Pitt Law Boasts Highest First-time Passing Rate for Pennsylvania Bar Exam

  • School of Law

PittServes’ Erika Ninos Wins National Student Support Award

Pitt Honored in Healthiest Employers of Pittsburgh Awards

The University of Pittsburgh has been named an honoree for the Healthiest Employers Awards. Since 2009, the Healthiest Employers Awards aim to recognize leaders in corporate wellness across the U.S

Study on Hearing Loss and Social Participation Receives Award

  • School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Department of Physical Therapy
  • Department of Occupational Therapy
  • Department of Communication Science and Disorders

Two Pitt Researchers Named Fellows for National Academy of Inventors

  • Swanson School of Engineering

Janice Pringle to Receive Excellence in Patient Care Award

  • School of Pharmacy

Alumnus Mohammed Altamimi Named Governor of CITC in Saudi Arabia

  • School of Computing and Information

Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association Names Austin A. Davis its 2019 Alumnus of Distinction

Matthew Sterne Appointed Vice Chancellor for Business Services

Matthew Sterne will be joining the University of Pittsburgh as vice chancellor for business services, announced Senior Vice Chancellor for Business and Operations Greg Scott. Sterne comes to Pitt from

Richard Hylton Writes Essay Considering African American Art in the Global Arena

  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
  • Department of History of Art and Architecture

Ryan McGarry (MED ’09) Produces New Netflix Original Series

  • School of Medicine
  • Department of Anthropology

Anjali Sachdeva Named NEA Fellow in Literature

  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
  • Department of English

Clapp Hall Renovation Awarded LEED Silver Certification

  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
  • Department of Biological Sciences

University of Pittsburgh Press Awards Drue Heinz Literature Prize

Philosophy Ranks High in QS World University Rankings by Subject

  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
  • Department of Philosophy

Pitt Engineering Students Win ASCE Awards

  • Swanson School of Engineering
  • Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Pitt Professor’s Porch Pantry Supports Neighbors in Need

  • School of Medicine
  • Department of Pediatrics

Big Idea Competition to be Held Virtually

  • Innovation Institute