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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.
Love, Laughter, and 80s Pop: Pitt Stages Goes “Head Over Heels”
“Head Over Heels” the Musical closes out the university’s theatrical spring season.
April Dietrich School Fine Arts Events
Support the Arts at the Dietrich School by attending one of these fine arts events!
GES worked alongside the Frick Environmental Center to help clean up our parks
The Department of Geology and Environmental Science, in partnership with the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, hosted an impactful volunteer day at the Frick Environmental Center in Frick Park.
Calum Matheson spoke about conspiracy theories on the Saving the World From Bad Ideas podcast
Calum Matheson, a professor in the Department of Communication and the Film and Media Studies Program, joined host Mark Lynas on his podcast 'Saving the World From Bad Ideas' to discuss conspiracy theories.
The Dietrich School has 2 new Goldwater Scholars
Representing fields from neuroscience to immunology, two Pitt juniors have been awarded the 2026 Goldwater Scholarship, the nation’s most prestigious scholarship aimed specifically at STEM students.
RJ Thompson named Chair of advisory board of the National Institute for Social Media
RJ Thompson, a Teaching Associate Professor of Digital Narrative and Interactive Design in the Department of English at the Dietrich School, has been named Chair of the advisory board of the National Institute for Social Media (NISM), following his tenure as Vice Chair.
This recent Dietrich School alum’s gothic short film premiered on February 28
The YouTube premiere of “No Encore” marks the culmination of two years of academic research, fellowship support and independent production for Gigi Vitolo Gonzalis Butkewitsch (A&S ’25).
Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies program upcoming events
Join the Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies program for two upcoming Women's History Month Events!
As ‘The Points Guy,’ this Pitt alumnus helps travelers leverage loyalty
Of course, Brian Kelly was aboard a flight, waiting for liftoff, when he heard the news.
