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José-Alain Sahel won the International Prize for Translational Neuroscience
The Pitt ophthalmologist and his longtime collaborator Botond Roska were honored for their work on optogenetic therapy for blindness.
Ora Weisz will receive the 2023 Sandra K. Masur Senior Leadership Award
The American Society for Cell Biology will honor the professor for her scientific achievements and work mentoring underrepresented groups.
Nominate outstanding faculty for University honors by Oct. 13
The Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards and the Provost’s Award recognize faculty members for excellence in teaching, research, service and mentoring.
Pitt’s Center for Governance and Markets was recognized for its work supporting threatened scholars
The American Political Science Association honored the center for its Afghan Asylum Project, Afghanistan Project and other efforts to assist refugees.
Leadership changes in the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion will help advance its work
Clyde Wilson Pickett has named a new assistant vice chancellor and promoted two staffers in recent moves to strengthen equity work at Pitt.
Meet the president of Pitt Vets
Skyler Rehbach draws on his own Army and research experiences to connect with other student-veterans at Pitt.
The Petroleum History Institute named an award for a retired Pitt-Johnstown professor
William R. Brice was a professor of geology and planetary science at the regional campus for 34 years.
Pitt hired two new student experience leaders
The Division of Student Affairs named Lorraine Craven as assistant dean for student experience and Jayne Pizzuto as director of new student programs.
Pitt’s new classes and programs for fall 2023
Turn your favorite class into an honors course, learn African languages or pick up a specialty in sustainable business: Register for these new academic offerings before add/drop ends Sept. 8.
Be a Good Neighbor Block Parties connect campus and community
Short- and long-term residents of the Oakland neighborhood are invited to free, family friendly events this September.
Faculty and staff, join a Pitt gym that's just for you
Ignite Fitness features open gym hours and a variety of classes taught by exercise science students. Become a member starting Sept. 5.
A Pitt Momentum Funds grant is supporting research on land stewardship in Maui
Two Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences professors’ studies of culture, history and climate change on the island are more relevant than ever after the fatal wildfire.
Pittsburgh’s 2nd annual Indigenous Cultural Festival will celebrate the region’s indigenous residents
Everyone regardless of background is invited to the Sept. 18-24 festivities, which include a mini powwow and special exhibits at Pitt.
Sophia Choukas-Bradley served on a panel that made recommendations for adolescent social media use
The guidelines from the American Psychological Association panel were endorsed by the surgeon general.
Aurora Sharrard was named to City & State PA's Energy and Environment Power 100 list
The publication honored Pitt's executive director of sustainability for her contributions and influence in energy and environment maters within Pennsylvania.
This program can help Pitt faculty and staff achieve student loan forgiveness
As federal student loan interest accrual resumes in September, see if you qualify for payment reductions or forgiveness with Savi.
The American Medical Association is funding blood pressure measurement education at Pitt
The Hub will also host screening and flu shot events in conjunction with the training this fall.
Money management is hard. This Pitt center can help.
The Center for Financial Education and Wellness equips students with the skills to take control of their finances in college and beyond. Here are their top six money tips.
Keep up with campus construction at Pitt
Check out a new deli in The Eatery or watch construction projects from your desk with two livestreams.
How August Wilson’s archive came home to the University of Pittsburgh
The renowned playwright’s work is widely acclaimed for embodying key elements of 20th-century America. His actual life — in which Pittsburgh was centerstage — did too.
