Writing in the The Tribune-Democrat, University of Pittsburgh President Jem Spectar highlights the mututally benefical relationship between Pitt-Johnstown and the region.
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May 19, 2023
The long-term study, launched today, will help researchers better understand head trauma in former athletes of all levels.
May 18, 2023
The Pitt-produced, laboratory-based program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to interest high school students in science by providing hands-on research and learning experiences focused on the concepts of evolution and natural selection.
May 8, 2023
State funding provides more than $16,000 annually in direct support for Pennsylvania students at Pitt, but it’s not guaranteed.
May 7, 2023
Daryl Burleigh’s work to bring more rural students to Pitt was featured as part of a series highlighting the challenges facing first-generation students.
April 26, 2023
First-generation scholar Hosea Wah said Pitt's debt-relief and mentoring program instilled professional and financial confidence.
April 25, 2023
Programs in public health, education, engineering and more saw jumps in the 2024 rankings
April 24, 2023
The track and field legend was a storied businessman and philanthropist.
April 20, 2023
The Pitt Success Pell Match Grant Program—launched in 2019—has reduced student loan debt for 12,613 students to date. This total includes 1,092 members of the Class of 2023, which is the first cohort to receive four years of program support.
April 20, 2023
The Pitt program guarantees admission and financial assistance for Pittsburgh Public Schools’ valedictorians and salutatorians. Here’s how two hope to change the world.
April 13, 2023
Grace Fleury fell in love with one of the most notorious fields in STEM — organic chemistry — and now she has received one of the most prestigious awards for students.
April 11, 2023
Five universities, including Pitt, will come together April 16 to show solidarity and support for victims.
April 10, 2023
The professor in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is known for his research on horror films and helping to bring George A. Romero’s archives to Pitt.
April 3, 2023
The Pitt Board of Trustees on Monday elected Gabel to succeed Patrick Gallagher.
March 23, 2023
Jill Henning harnessed her expertise as an infectious disease researcher and consummate collaborator to get a remarkable number of shots in arms.