About the School
The University of Pittsburgh’s School of Arts and Sciences is the largest Pittsburgh-area graduate school program. We offer MA, MS, MFA, and PhD programs in 34 concentrations, as well as a wide range of interdisciplinary programs.
Get Involved
The Arts and Sciences Graduate Student Organization (A&S-GSO) is an official University student organization that advocates for the interests and concerns of graduates. It plans events such as the Grad Expo, provides travel grants, and helps produce the Grad Guide. Read more about the A&S-GSO >
Calendar
- Nov 10 Grad Students of Color Dinner
(2 of 5): Funding the Work - Nov 13 Deadline to apply for spring term Dean's Tuition Scholarship
- Nov 25-29 Thanksgiving recess for students (Nov. 26-27 for faculty & staff)
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Graduation
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Highlights
Though he is a new to his position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Theatre at Western Michigan University (WMU), Lofton “Lofty” Durham (A&S ’09 G) has an extensive resume that reflects his diverse role as administrator, scholar, historian, and working artist. Durham, who is currently teaching script analysis and theater history, is thrilled to be part of the faculty at Western Michigan, where the theatre department awards BFA degrees in Performance, Design and Technical Theatre, Stage Management, and Music Theatre Performance. Read more about Lofton Durham>
Chemistry student Krist Gogick earns Mary E. Warga Predoctoral Fellowship
With a strong, lifelong interest in science Kristy Gogick (A&S G '12) is taking her passion for research and playing an active part in a collaboration with the Hillman Cancer Center as a doctoral candidate in Pitt's Department of Chemistry. In addition, her hard work and academic accomplishments have earned her a Mary E. Warga Predoctoral Fellowship, further supporting her research aspirations. Read more >
Packer Keys HBCU Debate Workshop
Department of Communication graduate student and debate teaching assistant Joseph Packer is playing a key role in launching an exciting national initiative designed to start up intercollegiate policy debate programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Read more >
Using Lasers to Unlock the Mysteries of Molecules
Using lasers as a means of unlocking the mysteries of molecular structure offers incredible promise in the medical field. And with her strong background in physics, math, and chemistry, Casey Clements (A&S G '13) is working on this cutting edge research as a doctoral candidate in Pitt's Department of Chemistry. Read more >
SSHRC awards doctoral fellowship to history student Nicole Bourbonnais
Nicole Bourbonnais has been awarded a Doctoral Fellowship by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. The SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships program aims to develop research skills and assist in the training of highly-qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of scholarly achievement in the social sciences and humanities. Read more >