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Pitt launches $3B comprehensive fundraising campaign

Larry Fitzgerald served as emcee for the launch of Pitt's "Proving Possible" comprehensive fundraising campaign.

Cathedral of Learning centennial light show

Cinematic light shows project 100 years of Pitt history onto Cathedral of Learning

Months in the making, multi-media presentation celebrates centennial of Cathedral's groundbreaking.

Dietrich School looks at combining some departments to save costs

Dean says the second year of 5% reallocations has led to more strategic approach to cuts.

Pitt leaps 10 spots in U.S. News rankings

Among publics, Pitt enters the nation’s top 25 and No. 6 for undergraduate research.

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Dean James Oñate

Dean James Oñate on putting all the puzzle pieces together

New SHRS dean excited about preparing graduates for a collaborative team healthcare environment

Senate safety committee covers e-scooters, vehicle thefts in first meeting of year

Public safety official says Pitt has no Flock cameras; reminds everyone not to leave cars running and unlocked.

Listening sessions highlight questions, concerns about Health Sciences successor for Shekhar

Combination of skills/experience, new approaches to dual role, Pitt-UPMC alignment among topics discussed.

Federal requests, mandates target research-based conflict-of-interest training, ‘countries of concern’

Policies on biosafety, restricted-party lists, dangerous gain-of-function research filling Bill Yates’ plate.

Conley planned only two years at Pitt, stayed for career in sports medicine

Coffee and Conversation featured Pitt’s chair of Sports Medicine and Nutrition

Graduate and professional recruitment, enrollment centralized under Pitt EDGE

New Pitt Online site features online and hybrid grad programs, plans to add residential

Pitt faculty members and community representatives discuss shared concerns at the Hill District Community Engagement Center.

Pitt launches Community Impact Network to connect University research, regional priorities

Four University-community impact teams are part of the network's inaugural cohort

Senate Council OKs 2 new committees to oversee gen ed requirements

McCarthy says this year’s incoming class down from last year, but still third largest

AI governance, security are key ways to keep the ‘human in the loop’

Pitt’s director of AI service delivery Victoria Lancaster speaks at Staff Council event

Trustees approve $20M startup incubator on Forbes, $56M upgrade to Scaife Hall

Incubator to provide space for early-stage life sciences, tech companies

Meet suppliers, vendors, and sample products at Supplier Showcase and Travel Fair

Event features four new caterers, nine new promotional products suppliers

Chancellor Gabel presented her annual report to trustees. (Aimee Obdzinski/University of Pittsburgh)

Gabel tells trustees that Plan for Pitt is meeting its progress goals

Chancellor also announces a sixth online town hall, which will be held next month.

Also in This Issue:

Teaching at Pitt: Reflective teaching: Turning experience into expertise

Staff Matters: Meet this year’s representatives and leadership in staff shared governance

Day of Caring seeks volunteers to assist community partners around Pittsburgh

Drue Heinz Prize winner will discuss her work

Forum explores strategies to strengthen sense of belonging

Volume 59 |
Issue 3: September 29, 2026

Pitt launches $3B comprehensive fundraising campaign