Academics

Scholarship Opportunities for Engineering Sustainability 2019

The Swanson School of Engineering has funding available for assistant professor-level faculty members with research interests or expertise in sustainable engineering.

Sustainability Champion Nominations Due Feb. 28

The Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation’s awards program recognizes Pitt faculty, staff and groups making an impact on campus sustainability.
Group photo of Pitt Day in Harrisburg participants

Register Now for Pitt Day in Harrisburg on March 26

Join faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of Pitt to urge legislators to make Pitt a budget priority on March 26. Registration ends March 8.

Register for the Mentoring and Advising Summit

Join colleagues from across the University to explore how to continue building a strong culture of diversity in mentoring and advising work. Register to attend the summit by Feb. 22.

Survey Findings Can Help Units Better Understand City’s Strengths, Needs

The new Pittsburgh Regional Quality of Life Survey, released by the University Center for Social and Urban Research, is intended to help people understand how the attitudes and circumstances of the region's citizens change over time. 

Faculty Input Requested by Sustainability Task Force

A five-minute survey from the Sustainability Task Force will help inform Pitt's efforts in sustainability.

Staff Council Lunch and Learn: Embracing the World at Pitt

On Tuesday, Jan. 29, Pitt's Staff Council will host Belkys Torres to speak about the Year of Pitt Global and resources available to faculty and staff to help strengthen Pitt's engagements on campus and abroad.

Hillman Library Highlights Silk Road History

In an ongoing exhibition through the end of May, Hillman Library will feature historical displays and guest speakers exploring the historical impact of the Silk Road trade route.

Poets Hayes, Laurentiis to Read at Heinz Chapel

On Thursday, Jan. 24, Pitt's Center for African American Poetry & Poetics will host Terrance Hayes and Rickey Laurentiis for a reading and discussion at Heinz Memorial Chapel.

Deadline Approaching for Personalized Education Project Proposals

Proposals for projects that enhance personalized education for Pitt students are due this Friday, Jan. 4, 2019.