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Dietrich School History Students Visit Monticello for the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution
This spring, The Dietrich School's Department of History faculty took 29 students to Monticello, Virginia — Thomas Jefferson's plantation home and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — for an immersive day of engaged learning tied to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The Writing Program launches "3 Sisters" publication
Tonight, Monday, April 27, at 5 pm, the Dietrich School’s Writing Program celebrates the launch of their new publication, 3 Sisters’ Issue 1 (Spring 2026), at White Whale Books.
Dietrich gets Drafted
The Kenneth P. Dietrich School is home to all kinds of innovative, hard-working, and passionate alumni. In the spirit of the NFL Draft this week, here are the Dietrich School’s alumni who were drafted into the NFL.
Pitt Celebrates Opening of Federal Statistical Research Data Center on Campus
In collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University, Pitt has opened the Pittsburgh Federal Statistical Research Data Center (FSRDC), a flagship federal program overseen by the U.S. Census Bureau, in the Cathedral of Learning.
Picksburgh: The story of how Pittsburgh saved the NFL
When Rob Ruck moved to Pittsburgh in 1960, Pittsburgh was still the Steel City. But not for long. By the late 1970s, the city was struggling to maintain its identity as the mills began shutting down.
Get your head in the game with the Dietrich School's Sport Studies Certificate
If the NFL Draft has you itching to explore sports from an academic perspective, look no further than Pitt’s multi-disciplinary Sport Studies Certificate.
Dietrich School Biologist Elected to AAAS
Karen Arndt, professor in the Dietrich School's Department of Biological Sciences, was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the society announced on April 22.
This rural Pennsylvania field station is an ecologist’s dream
It’s autumn at the Pymatuning Reservoir.
2026 Student Art Exhibit announces its award winners
Out of Bounds: 2026 Studio Arts Student Exhibition featured works from 20 Studio Arts majors who will be graduating in the 2026 calendar year.
The 2026 Artists in Residence Showcase
The 2026 Artists-in-Residence Program marked its 10th anniversary this past Friday, bringing artists and researchers together in the Frick Fine Arts Auditorium.
The Dietrich School congratulates all of the 2026 Student Awards winners
Since 2022, the Dietrich School and CGS have been recognizing graduating seniors for important achievements within and beyond the classroom in the areas of scholarship, research, service, and leadership.
Dean Leibovich donates blood at the American Red Cross "The Pitt" Blood Drive
The Dietrich School’s very own Dean Adam Leibovich was spotted donating blood at an American Red Cross Blood Drive, which was in partnership with HBO Max’s TV show The Pitt.
Graduate programs in health sciences including The Department of Psychology, rose in U.S. News & World Report rankings
Pitt’s graduate programs are among the best in the nation — including a No. 1 ranking in occupational therapy and improvements across the health sciences, engineering, law, public affairs, and more — according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings.
The Dietrich School's philosophy program ranked No. 5 in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject
The University of Pittsburgh’s philosophy program ranked No. 5 in the world in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject, extending a streak of top-five finishes stretching back 10 years.
A Pitt professor’s new biography chronicles the early life of August Wilson
Laurence Glasco has often walked the streets of Pittsburgh’s historic Hill District neighborhood, both by himself and with students as part of his work exploring and documenting Black life in the city.