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Pitt-Bradford was recognized again for its value and national service contributions
Washington Monthly included the campus for an eighth year on its ranking, which assesses social mobility, research and community.
Meet the president of Pitt Vets
Skyler Rehbach draws on his own Army and research experiences to connect with other student-veterans at Pitt.
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.
New accreditation will help BE STEM create more paths to college
The pre-college, equity-centered initiative will now be recognized by college admissions. Early data shows it’s already helping to diversify university STEM programs.
The Pittsburgh Study won the W. K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award
The innovative longitudinal effort is conducting research in collaboration with community partners to help kids thrive.
Pitt’s School of Nursing was recognized as a breastfeeding friendly place
Each year, Allegheny County recognizes workplaces and public spaces that make the extra effort to support breastfeeding in the community.
Pitt’s Water Collaboratory issued report cards for Allegheny County water systems
The researchers hope their grades will help break down lack of transparency, fragmentation and other barriers to clean water.
Summer Pitt Public Health programs spark passion for the field
High schoolers and undergraduate students worked closely with faculty mentors at Pitt and presented their research for their mentors and educators — and even the CDC.
3 Pitt alumni were sworn-in to the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Next Generation Engagement
The new commission will focus on the needs of Pennsylvanians ages 16-26 years old.
A Pitt alumna was selected for the Obama Foundation Leaders USA program
Rosamaria Cristello (GSPIA ’17), founder of the Latino Community Center in Pittsburgh, will represent Pennsylvania in the inaugural class.
Bruce Childers graduated from Leadership Pittsburgh
The dean of Pitt’s School of Computing and Information spent 10 months examining challenges and assessing solutions for Western Pennsylvania.
Pitt Education students and alumni volunteered at a camp for children affected by cancer
An alumna, Abby Ziegler, also developed this year’s Camp Clubhouse programming.
These paid Pitt apprentices will fill gaps in the dental industry
The School of Dental Medicine’s 14-month dental assistant training program aims to address shortages while preparing students for the career.
Pitt alumna Anette Nance will lead a governor’s advisory committee
As executive director of the Governor's Advisory Commissions on African American Affairs, she will work to ensure representation in the state government.
How Pitt alumna Kakenya Ntaiya fights for the rights of women and girls in rural Kenya
The founder of “Kakenya’s Dream” earned the Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership's Exemplary Leader Award.
Here’s the latest on Pitt’s BioForge Biomanufacturing Center
Construction is approved, the community is engaged and biotech partner ElevateBio is on a roll.
Ken Ho won the 2023 Kerry Stoner Award
The award honors a Pittsburgh person annually for their work with HIV.
Pitt launches volunteer opportunities in honor of Juneteenth
Roll up your sleeves and help out at four local community gardens on June 16.
3,900 pounds of supplies were diverted from landfills during Pitt’s Clean and Swap
Materials that weren’t resold or recycled went to local nonprofits.
