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These high school best friends supported each other through college, social upheaval and the pandemic. Now, they're starting the professional lives they dreamed about.
In photos: Pitt celebrates new grads
ESPN analyst Louis Riddick addressed the Class of 2022 as keynote speaker at Pitt鈥檚 first in-person, University-wide commencement in three years.
Seniors receive top honors
Meet the finalists and winners of the 2022 Omicron Delta Kappa Senior of the Year and Emma W. Locke awards.
The record-setter is the 26th Pitt player to be selected in the opening round and only the second quarterback.
Pitt research helps explain how Ritalin sharpens attention
The new study connects the dots between brain cells, behavior and the ADHD drug.
A recent broadband symposium highlighted the growing digital divide
Presenters at the Pitt event warned about the opportunity gap between those with and without high-speed internet access.
Tune in to two student-produced shows during commencement weekend
鈥淧itt to the Point鈥 and 鈥淧itt Tonight鈥 will provide entertainment before and after this year鈥檚 ceremonies. Here鈥檚 where to watch.
This first-generation student is on her way to becoming a philosophical counselor, thanks to TRIO
The program for under-resourced students helped propel Tia Blassingale from Philadelphia barber to future PhD student in an emerging field.
Pitt has updated its travel policies
In light of the changing COVID-19 landscape and to make travel easier for faculty, staff and students, booking requirements have been suspended and fees eliminated.
In honor of Audubon Day, check out Pitt鈥檚 collection of his prints
Pitt has one of the only sets of John James Audubon鈥檚 Birds of America series and was among the first to make them accessible in high resolution. Take a look.
A big idea for better batteries
This year鈥檚 Randall Family Big Idea Competition winners want to enable renewable energy by providing the tools to store it.
This Pitt alumna is on a mission to stop relationship abuse
Thais Ridgeway (A&S 鈥13) is fighting dating violence through her work as a lawyer, Army reservist and Miss New York United States 2020.
Remembering Sen. Orrin Hatch
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher released a statement on the death of the legislative giant and Pitt Law alumnus.
Traffic and parking tips for Pitt commencement and Pittsburgh marathon weekend
Commencement isn鈥檛 the only big event in Pittsburgh on May 1. Here鈥檚 what you need to know to get to campus in time for the Class of 2022 ceremony.
Nationality Room scholarships for summer study abroad are back
This year鈥檚 46 recipients will travel to Ghana, Italy, Guam and elsewhere for immersive global learning experiences.
A new partnership will help support the Afghanistan Project at Pitt
The Open Society University Network has identified the Center for Governance and Markets program as a critical partner in resettling at-risk Afghan scholars.
Meet the undergraduate 鈥榬ock star scientist鈥 named a 2022 Goldwater scholar
A childhood fascination with DNA led Pitt junior Katie Oppenheimer to research genetic instability and its relationship to cancer.
The Pitt Success Pell Match Program has invested more than $95 million in low-income students
Pitt鈥檚 groundbreaking financial aid program continues to make education more affordable for Pennsylvania students and their families. Here鈥檚 the proof.
Got food cravings? What鈥檚 living in your gut may be responsible
A new Pitt study shows that the gut microbiome of mice influences their preferred diet. The results, researchers say, could apply to humans, too.
Ace finals using these memory tricks
Pitt cognitive neuroscientist Marc Coutanche advises on caffeine intake, sleep and whether music helps you study.
