Latest Updates

November 17, 2023

Delivering remarks as vice chair for education on the Council of Competitiveness, Gabel emphasized the importance of partnerships and thought leadership on new technologies.

November 16, 2023

The Pennsylvania General Assembly has approved critical funding for the University of Pittsburgh, ensuring the in-state tuition discount will continue. For nearly 60-years, the commonwealth has partnered with Pitt to significantly reduce tuition costs for Pennsylvania students and families.

November 16, 2023

The life sciences capital growth company will use the funds to accelerate technology entrepreneurship in Pittsburgh and beyond.

November 16, 2023

Pitt has honored with the 2023 C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship Award for its outstanding community engagement, showcased through The Pittsburgh Study. This landmark study, involving 8,000 youth in Allegheny County, focuses on understanding the key factors that contribute to healthy development and well-being, highlighting Pitt's deep commitment to impactful community collaboration and inclusive research practices.

November 10, 2023

Brig. Gen. Maureen Weigl, a Pitt grad, makes history as the first woman to serve as Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans Affairs in Pennsylvania. She's also breaking barriers in the military. Advocating for women and leading veteran affairs, she's a role model, proving that 'women really can do anything' in the armed forces.

November 10, 2023

Big news from Pitt's vibrant innovation ecosystem: Three of our biotech spinouts are making waves in clinical trials and funding, fueling the region's booming life sciences economy.

November 10, 2023

Pitt's Rory Cooper, an Army veteran and alumni, leads the way in mobility innovation. His creations like the 'PneuChair' and 'SmartWheel' at Pitt are not just breakthroughs in technology, but also key tools in supporting the daily lives of fellow veterans.

November 2, 2023

Erin E. Kershaw’s lab will benefit from donations to the Frank Calandra, Jr. Family Foundation. Learn more about the man who inspired the effort.

November 2, 2023

Pitt-Greensburg is celebrating Veterans Week with a focus on women who have broken barriers in the military, marking 75 years since significant policy changes allowed women to serve regularly in the armed forces. Highlighting this history, the week's events include a Veterans Breakfast, a wreath ceremony, and panel discussions with notable female veterans, all free and open to the public.

November 1, 2023

Pitt-Greensburg's Veterans Week 2023 are happening from November 4th to 10th. This year, they're commemorating "75 years of breaking barriers," celebrating veterans and their remarkable stories.

October 30, 2023

“We’re focused on human impact, and it’s our mission to make sure students have the resources they need to be healthy,” said Julie Bannister, Pitt’s assistant vice chancellor for auxiliary services.

October 30, 2023

John and Lisa Gismondi donated $750,000 to expand PittEnrich, a program designed to improve English and math skills for elementary Pittsburgh Public School children. This donation aims to help bridge educational gaps and create lasting change in Pittsburgh's communities.

October 26, 2023

The honor is the nation’s highest for technological achievement, and the latest recognition of Cooper’s decades of innovations in wheelchair technology.

October 26, 2023

Located in the historic Jupiter Building, the Future Works training hub will upskill community members in advanced manufacturing industries like automation and cybersecurity.

October 26, 2023

Pitt launched the Finish Line Grant program, aimed at aiding financially challenged students in finishing their undergraduate degrees. This initiative will offer grants to students facing financial obstacles, such as unpaid balances or financial holds, particularly during their final two semesters of study.