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Pitt Stages 2026-2027 season is officially here!
Pitt Stages has officially announced their 2026-2027 season, comprised of compelling stories showcasing grit and inner strength that will reflect a common theme of Perseverance.
Move over, Hubble; there’s a new star in town
Much of Rachel Bezanson’s professional career in astronomy has revolved around data collected from the Hubble Space Telescope, but soon she'll have a new, larger data pool to explore.
Meet the interns behind Pitt’s social media accounts
Maintaining the perfect grid on your Instagram account is hard. But following Pitt on social media is easy.
With decades of Pitt researchers’ input, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope preps for launch
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is scheduled to launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center shortly before 7:30 a.m. Aug. 30. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh have spent decades working on Roman (pictured above) along with other recent missions, including the Vera C. Rubin Legacy Survey of Space and Time and the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument.
Michael Ramsey’s work was recognized by the American Geophysical Society
The editorial board of the American Geophysical Society (AGU) journal Perspectives of Earth and Space Scientists has selected a paper led by Michael Ramsey, professor in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Geology and Environmental Science, to feature across its social media platforms, a distinction earned by fewer than 2% of AGU papers.
Anthropology professor publishes new book on what we've gotten wrong about neanderthals
Jeff Schwartz, a professor emeritus in the Department of Anthropology at the Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences, recently published a new novel.
Students took in the magic on this Scottish study abroad trip
During the 16th and 17th centuries, an estimated 4,000 people, a majority of those being women, were accused of committing witchcraft in Scotland—an accusation punishable by death. Hannah Johnson and Elise Ryan, both professors in the Department of English at the Dietrich School, explored this darker history through “Magic & Witchcraft in Scotland,” a four-week summer study-abroad intensive in Edinburgh.
‘Slowboarding’ concept designed to make Dietrich faculty orientation easier to digest
The moment one gets a job offer, the anxiety and stress that typically carries through the interview process and the waiting period that follow tend to melt away, replaced by a sense of accomplishment and eager anticipation to take on a new professional endeavor.
Environmental science professor dives into swimming, fishing potential of city's rivers
Among elements most associated with Pittsburgh — Steelers, Pirates, Penguins, a bevy of unique bridges, several universities, French fries on sandwiches — the scenically striking confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers to form the mighty Ohio might be the city’s key physical trademark.
Introducing Pitt’s latest Fulbright student finalists
Ten University of Pittsburgh students and alumni, including five from the Dietrich School, have been selected as finalists for the 2026-27 cycle of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, one of the nation’s most prestigious global academic exchange programs.
Pitt introduces a new Journalism Certificate
Beginning this fall, the Dietrich School will offer a new Journalism Certificate.
Local high schoolers are soaking up the science at Gene Team 2026
Gene Team 2026 wrapped up this past week, with students presenting their projects last Thursday.
Pitt students can now bop to the top with the new Musical Theatre Certificate
Musical Theatre enthusiasts can rejoice over the new Musical Theatre certificate being offered by the Department of Theatre Arts in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences.
Why is it so hard to find DNA in bird poop?
For years, scientists talked about the problem. They swapped stories of failed projects, came up with explanations and hinted at it in published studies.