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For the Year of PittGlobal, faculty, staff and students from all campuses, schools, departments and units are invited to submit...
The Pitt grad comes to the University from the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Boston University.
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher
The University Board of Trustees welcomed three new senior leaders, along with five new board members, at its June meeting.
Pitt–Johnstown geography instructor Ahmad Massasati holding drone
Drone use on campus has long brought up unanswered questions: Where am I allowed to fly? Whose permission must I seek? To answer these questions, Pitt is formulating new drone rules for all campuses, governing who can use them and how, and what uses will be covered by the University’s insurance policy.
Model of chemical reaction
Professor's work comes to life in artwork featured in chemistry magazine
Students walk by Starzl statue
A statue of renowned transplant surgeon Dr. Thomas Starzl was unveiled in June outside of the Cathedral of Learning.
The inaugural Pitt Seed program has awarded up to $50,000 each for 23 proposals from Pitt faculty and staff members.
Jon Pearlman
Faculty members now have access to unlimited equity in a licensed startup company that draws from their research and can hold management positions in a startup.
Pitt sign outside PNC Park
The Pirates couldn't deliver with a win on July 10, but Pitt faculty, staff and alumni had a beautiful night to watch a game at PNC Park for Pitt Day.
Thursday, July 12 Health Science Library System Workshop “Endnote Basics,” Andrea Ketchum; Scaife Hall, Classroom 2, 9 a.m. (...
Psychology team looks at when, how and why people choose to reveal certain stigmatizing elements of their lives
Controversial founding dean's name stripped from building and websites after Board of Trustees agrees to removal
#PittWellness Challenge on Instagram Ends July 1 Show us your #PittWellness before time runs out! The #PittWellness Instagram...
In a June 12 meeting, the Board of Trustees investment committee approved an endowment fund income distribution of $4.45 per share — an increase of 2 percent over the prior year.
books
June 21 marks the official start of summer, and staff and faculty are already indulging in summer reading. It seems many of us look to reading not just to entertain, but to continue our education.