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Volume 59 |
Issue 2: September 11, 2026

  • Multi-element installation in Hillman atrium celebrates Nationality Rooms, treasures of archives

    Three artists combine rich imagery, sculpture, poetry to illustrate what libraries and learning mean through the ages.

Pay raises for 2026-27 fiscal year remain big issue for faculty, staff unions

Both groups rejected a one-time, lump sum payment while negotiations continue.

Homecoming and Cathedral centennial coincide for one big weekend

Cinematic light show projected on Cathy will dazzle audiences for three nights.

Faculty Assembly approves new standing committees on gen ed requirements​​​​​​​

The groups will begin their work after the provost OKs the draft plan for reforms.

100-year-old physics faculty member still loves what he’s doing

Choyke says ‘You shouldn’t go into physics if you’re not completely dedicated.’

Growing network of return locations boosts usage of Pitt Eats’ reusable containers

USEFULL initiative, permanent Refillery location help fulfill 2025 Pitt Sustainability Plan goals. 

Pitt’s first Title VI coordinator fulfills recommendation from antisemitism report

Experienced student affairs official, JW Tabacchi, started in the new role in July.

Two professors with a total of nearly 100 years at Pitt among retirees

They're among several with long, impactful careers at the University.

Working group explores potential for Native American studies at Pitt

An Innovation in Education Award from the Office of the Provost is funding its start.

AI forum highlights disruptions, apprehensions, energy demands of rapidly expanding field

Pitt students, panelists discuss concerns about job prospects, sustainability, loss of human element. 

Pitt in the Making: High-flying plan for Cathedral had its supporters and skeptics

In 1924, the project was hailed as inspiration and panned as another ‘big office block.’

Pittsburgh native Mike Giancola named new dean of students

He’ll visit campus a few times before officially starting in November.

Higher ed update: Administration says more foreign institutions off-limits for research

Bar Association drops DEI from accreditation standards; humanities graduates decline.

Campus Bike Week begins Sept. 13 with a kickoff ride

Pitt community encouraged to activate free 30-minute POGOH bike share rides.

Experiment with printmaking, typography and textual art using Pitt's two antique letterpresses

Hillman Library’s Text and conText Lab is open to all on “Type High Day,” Sept. 18.

AI hub recognizes graduate students for exploring responsible AI, data-science work principles

Faculty experts address topics of accountability, reproducibility, community engagement with HAIL awardees.

Also in This Issue:

Teaching at Pitt: Challenging Discussions
Nominations open for chancellor and provost awards
Mindset Matters series kicks off for this year
Four Pitt teams to compete in Pittsburgh's Garbage Olympics
Film festival aims to create awareness of Asian and Asian-American experiences
Indigenous Cultural Festival returns to Pitt campus
Projects selected for dB-SERC awards
Four Pitt faculty part of Pittsburgh Magazine’s 40 Under 40

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News from around Pitt

 

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Pitt is a “winner” as demographic cliff of college-aged students begins, experts say

Dietrich School transitions away from faculty advisors as part of University-wide project

Delta Phi fraternity becomes the first co-ed social frat in Pitt history

History department makes cuts to elective courses, part-time instructors for spring semester

From Pittwire:

A Pitt-led team plans to automate quantum computing research with a Department of Energy grant

Pitt doctors performed the first artificial iris implantation in Western Pennsylvania

With decades of Pitt researchers’ input, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope preps for launch

A summer of recruitment for Pitt’s English Language Institute

These fresh classes, majors and certificates open new possibilities

Pitt’s new Summer Concert Band is a community effort

Pitt is part of an effort to recharge energy security and resilience with $320M for new technology, infrastructure and jobs

From Swanson School of Engineering:

To limit untreated sewage overflows, Pitt framework identifies smarter ways to reuse stormwater

A new NIH-funded T32 training program will connect bioengineers and neurosurgeons

From School of Education:

Falk teacher breaks world record for most push-ups in 60 minutes

From SHRS:

AI-Driven Innovation For Real Clinical Needs

Demystifying How Patients Experience Low Back Pain

From Health Sciences:

How a Study of Diabetes Prevention Expanded the Science of Healthy Aging

Accolades

June 30, 2026

Nikhil Bajaj receives NSF CAREER Award

June 30, 2026

Maureen Lichtveld again named a National Academy of Medicine councilor

June 30, 2026

Jonathan Fuller named a 2029 Greenwall Faculty Scholar

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Dental lab tech Salvador-Murillo had zero tolerance for laziness or bad craftsmanship

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