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.

This Pitt alum got a humanitarian award from Farmworker Justice

Amy Liebman ensures the nation's immigrants are protected and supported. 

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.

Live from New York, it’s Ben Asciutto

This Pitt alum’s childhood aspirations of working in the entertainment industry are coming true on the set of ‘Saturday Night Live.’

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.

Out now: ‘Nightbloom’ and more winter reading from Pitt alumni authors

Peace Adzo Medie’s new novel gives voice to African women.

Tray Crayton III is staying in the game

The former Pitt football player’s recently released book charts his new direction.

How can anyone possibly run 100-plus miles? Just ask Kaylee Frederick.

The 19-year-old Pitt-Johnstown student shares lessons she’s learned from powering through the world’s most grueling races.

The Pitt library’s vast and varied Latin American collection can ‘speak to anyone’

Meet Martha Mantilla, whose global experiences and passion for culture prepared her to manage the collection.

The Board of Trustees recognized Dave DeJong’s long career of service to Pitt

After 35 years in various academic and leadership roles, DeJong will serve as a senior advisor to the chancellor and then return to the faculty.

¿Pero por qué?

Gretchen Rosado’s childhood curiosity led her to science. A Spanish-speaking lab at Pitt just may lead her home.

Pitt celebrates Paul Supowitz upon his retirement

The alum and longtime vice chancellor helped to revitalize the Pittsburgh campus and community during his Pitt career.

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Pitt’s people-first approach to boosting small businesses in rural Pennsylvania

The Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative is setting a new standard for community engagement in Fayette County.

Alumna Pamela Michaels’ persistence fueled a career of firsts

The former Johnson & Johnson executive has helped to fund dozens of Pitt programs.

Blue and gold on Broadway

Alumni spanning eight decades networked, met Chancellor Gabel and played some Pitt trivia in NYC. 

Alumni updates: fall 2024

Pitt alumni share their news. Write to us to share yours.

The Pitt Alumni Association has a new president

Bill Pierce believes in the power of Pitt pride.

Questions for the ‘Connecting King’

Vernard Alexander, the new director of Pitt’s Homewood Community Engagement Center, sees himself as the ultimate connector.

Pharmacists play a vital role in improving health care, says Lucas Berenbrok

The Pitt professor is showing how important community pharmacies are through his teaching and research.

This popular Pitt class reveals the city's secrets

A Pitt English class called Secret Pittsburgh invites students to explore the city's most interesting, unusual or historic sites — and discover some things about themselves along the way.

A new Pitt program pairs biblical messages with the science of cognitive behavioral therapy

The CHURCH program aims to improve mental health outcomes in Black communities in Pittsburgh and beyond.

She’s built a welcoming place for Latino immigrants in Pittsburgh

GSPIA alum Rosamaria Cristello created the Latino Community Center to help the city's immigrant community thrive.

Former Pitt Olympians look back at their Games and what they’ll be watching this year

Here’s who hurdler Roger Kingdom, swimmer Susan Heon-Preston and Judoka Marisa Pedulla are keeping an eye on in 2024.

This alum’s handbags are good enough to eat

OK, not really, but they are made from fruit.

In memoriam, fall 2024

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A new book by Pitt professors showcases the life of a pioneering Black journalist

Alumnus Mal Goode was the first Black broadcast reporter on national television. Learn about his career.

The birth of Benny Blindspots

When an autoimmune disease came for his sight, Pitt alum Benny Schwartz picked up a paintbrush. The rest is (art) history.

How a Pitt alum moved from chess board to board room

Ashley Lynn Priore uses chess to teach life and leadership lessons.

Bobby Grier, a Pitt trailblazer who broke a college football color barrier, died at 91

He made national headlines as a senior when he became the first Black player in the Sugar Bowl.