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This Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher is taking a swing at raising mental health awareness
A family trauma almost toppled Pitt alum Isaac Mattson’s dream. A career roadblock may have saved it.
40 years later, the Pitt Men’s Study is still breaking ground in the fight against AIDS
We spoke with principal investigator Charles Rinaldo and longtime participant and volunteer Marc Wagner about how the study has impacted their lives over the decades.
Pitt-Greensburg held its first winter commencement ceremony
President Robert Gregerson and other campus leaders recognized the 39 students who completed their degree requirements in the summer and fall semesters.
Chas Bonasorte, Pitt football’s ‘Kamikaze Kid’ and owner of famed Pitt apparel kiosk, died at 70
After his career on the field, Bonasorte became a fixture on the Pittsburgh campus with his clothing kiosk at Forbes and Bigelow.
2024 at Pitt, in photos
Our photographers shared their 10 favorite images of innovative researchers, major developments and more from the year.
ICYMI: Pitt contributed $6.6 billion to Pennsylvania in FY23
The latest Economic Impact Report showed the University supported nearly 49,000 jobs and contributed $356.2 million in state and local taxes.
This Pitt senior and cancer researcher is one to keep watching
Here’s what’s next for Richard Su Fang, a Goldwater scholar who has already received interview invitations from 17 MD/PhD programs.
Nonprofits are scaling up their regional impact with support from Pitt
The Nonprofit Capacity Building Program connects local organizations working to improve economic stability with University training and resources.
Volunteers will spread cheer, presents and thousands of meals for Christmas Day at Pitt
156 people will serve at the University’s 19th annual celebration on Dec. 25.
Panthers Forward, which has helped more than 1,000 Pitt students address their debt, welcomes its seventh class
150 seniors will receive up to $5,000 in direct federal student loan relief as well as exclusive mentoring and professional development opportunities.
James Maher, a provost emeritus who drove progress at Pitt for 16 years, died at 82
He’s hailed as a notable physicist and dedicated leader who drastically increased enrollment, advanced research and enriched student life during his 47-year career at the University.
This year’s Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh clinic filled health care gaps for more than 1,500 patients
Hearing, vision and dental care is rarely covered by insurance. Here’s how 1,000 volunteers, many of them Pitt people, stepped in to help.
Pitt’s third Community Engagement Center has found its home in Greater Hazelwood
The CEC will be housed in Center of Life’s new headquarters, which will offer neighborhood residents a variety of services, classes and wellness programming.
Audrey Murrell is helping develop emerging Black leaders at Pitt and beyond
She’s among experts from across the US mentoring young talent through The Advanced Leadership Institute. Hear from staffers who completed the local program.
This Pitt alumna uses state-of-the-art technology to help patients navigate hearing loss
From everyday citizens to sportscasters and late-night headliners, Jennifer Raneri is keeping people connected to the world around them through comprehensive audiology care.
This Pitt grad student is creating a historical map of the Hill District, one photo at a time
Landscape photographer Kale Serrato Doyen’s PhD research is inspired by Teenie Harris and informed by her work documenting Latino spaces in her Michigan hometown.
How Pitt is helping the commonwealth thrive in an increasingly digital world
The University joined a Greater Pittsburgh Digital Inclusion Alliance project to increase access to internet in 11 rural Pennsylvania counties.
Pitt’s United Way Campaign is back
Learn how you can volunteer to support financial stability, educational opportunities and more for communities across Southwestern Pennsylvania.
This Pitt program equips students with the skills to be impactful disability advocates
The Disability Studies Certificate prepares students to incorporate accessibility and inclusion into their fields, from digital design to health care.
Everything you need to know for Election Day on Nov. 5
Check registration deadlines, find your polling place and learn what to expect in November with Pittwire’s voter guide.
