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Pitt placed across all subjects in the 2024 QS World University Rankings
The Department of Philosophy remains ranked at No. 5 internationally.
Join local experts as they discuss revitalizing American industry on April 24
Co-hosted by Pitt and Carnegie Mellon University, the Brookings Institution event will explore the future growth of industry in Southwestern Pennsylvania in the context of the 2024 election.
Win a $50 gift card when you take a Career Center survey
Share feedback on your career development experience in just 10 minutes.
What will it take to make physics more diverse?
A new Nature Physics paper by Pitt’s Chandralekha Singh provides a road map for creating equitable physics environments — including the roadblocks.
A Pitt alumna is tying up loose ends for fellow crafters
Jen Simonic’s nonprofit finishes knitting projects for those who can no longer do it themselves.
Pitt researchers are solving a mini mystery of cell division
Scientists have long thought the minuscule organisms were using a risky division process. Pitt physicists looked at molecular levels to set the record straight.
This Swanson School grad solved a California transportation conundrum
Alumnus David Shafer’s entrepreneurial mind developed an innovative shuttle service that makes getting to the airport cheaper, faster and oh-so-reLAXsan.
The Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory and Women for a Healthy Environment join forces to investigate local water systems
Their findings help ensure Allegheny County’s water systems are safe and accessible for all.
Here are the speakers for Pitt’s graduate school commencement ceremonies
Hear from alumni and pioneers leading the fields of infectious diseases, social work, entrepreneurship and more.
Doreen Hernández and Belkys Torres are the inaugural recipients of the Michele Reid-Vazquez Commitment to Community Award
Awardees exemplify a commitment to community, a dedication to truth and a relentless pursuit of an equitable future for all.
John Surma is Pitt’s 2024 spring commencement speaker
The University will also honor the Board of Trustees member and former U. S. Steel CEO with an honorary degree.
Pitt was awarded a second Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education STARS Gold rating
The designation reinforces Pitt’s commitment to sustainable solutions.
Some of Earth’s estuaries are warming, consistent with climate change
A rise in the surface temperature of nature’s nurseries could lead to cascading effects in estuarine ecosystems — but they aren’t all warming.
A GSPIA education helped Carl Ware champion racial equality from Atlanta to South Africa
During his decades as an executive for Coca-Cola, he partnered with Desmond Tutu and other freedom fighters to support Black Africans.
Pitt’s Occupational Therapy program secures No. 1 spot in 2024 US News and World Report graduate school ranking
And, five other programs earned top 10 distinctions on the annual list.
One person’s trash is Ash Andrews’ treasure
The Pitt-Greensburg grad uses pluck and imagination to promote art, community and sustainability as executive director of the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse.
Joan Gabel installed as Pitt’s 19th chancellor
Gabel praised Pitt’s 237-year legacy and its current momentum and expressed confidence in the institution’s future.
Attend the Make it Matter conference, co-hosted by Pitt-Greensburg
The May 8-10 event for employers, managers, HR professionals and executive leaders will focus on the importance of diversity.
Pitt-Bradford psychology researchers presented findings on how prejudice impacts students
A student and professor shared the results of their study at the Eastern Psychological Association annual meeting.
Take a closer look at this undergraduate researcher's pièce de résistance
To create a garment worthy of an 18th-century queen, Maya Jones set her sights on a Creative Arts Fellowship from Pitt's David C. Frederick Honors College.
