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March 6, 2019 - 9:05am
Pitt Sets Single-day Record with Gifts from 6,346 Donors
Gifts were made to every school, college and campus during the third annual Pitt Day of Giving, held on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019.
March 6, 2019 - 9:03am
Trust and Training are Priorities of Pitt Police Chief James Loftus
In his sixth year as chief of the University's police department, James Loftus said the best way for he and his 91 officers to earn respect is to be out talking to students, faculty and staff and “not holding ourselves separate.”
March 6, 2019 - 9:02am
Engineering Professor Named Interim Director of Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
The Swanson School of Engineering's Alan D. George will lead the center, which is a joint initiative between Pitt and Carnegie Mellon University. George also founded the Center for Space, High-Performance and Resilient Computing.
March 6, 2019 - 9:00am
Institute Launched to Address Cybersecurity Workforce Shortage
The School of Computing and Information has recently launched a professional institute designed to steer early- and mid-career professionals into high pay, high-demand tech industry careers.
March 6, 2019 - 9:00am
Geovette Washington, Women's Leadership Council Strive 'To Make Lives Better'
Pitt’s senior vice chancellor and chief legal officer said that the United Way provides her with a way to become more involved and deepen her impact, especially with mentoring and creating a community for young women, at the University and the city of Pittsburgh.
March 6, 2019 - 8:59am
Questions and Answers: Search for Health Sciences SVC, Dean of Med School
The formation of the search committee for a senior vice chancellor for the health sciences and John and Gertrude Petersen Dean of the School of Medicine is underway. Read more about the search process and how you can participate.
March 6, 2019 - 8:58am
How to Capture Your Best Side
Professional photos are a great addition to website profiles and email avatars. Learn some do’s and don’ts about taking and using headshots and portraits that make great first impressions.
March 6, 2019 - 8:56am
New Platform Helps Make the Most of a Large University
One Pitt staff member breaks down Pitt Commons, explains what staff and faculty can get out of the platform and why they should join.
February 27, 2019 - 11:20am
Honors Convocation Recognizes Faculty, Student Excellence
At the University’s 43rd Honors Convocation ceremony, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher and Provost Ann Cudd recognized Pitt students and faculty for their achievements during the 2018-19 academic year.
February 27, 2019 - 11:13am
Groundbreaking Program Will Support Students With Financial Need
The Pitt Success Pell Match Program will leverage the power of the U.S. Department of Education’s Pell Grant program by matching these federal funds, dollar for dollar, up to the cost of attendance for eligible students across all five of Pitt’s campuses.