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NFL Hall of Famer Rickey Jackson received his Pitt degree at age 65

Forty years after leaving Pitt for the NFL Draft, Jackson earned his diploma. Id put it up with the Super Bowl, he said.

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4 Pitt students earned Boren Awards to study language abroad

The recipients will travel to Croatia, Latvia, Montenegro and Tajikistan.

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The graduates who received Pitts top honors in 2023

A political poet, the student behind Roc himself and a nurse in training earned the ODK Senior of the Year Awards and the Emma Locke award.

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Your questions about doing research at Pitt, answered

The new Pitt Research Navigator is designed to connect Pitt researchers to resources with personalized customer service on grants, data management and more.

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Commencement 2023 at Pitt, in photos

Relive moments of graduates' joy and parents' pride with this gallery.

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Panthers Forward and Pitt changed this seniors life

First-generation scholar Hosea Wah said the debt-relief and mentoring program instilled professional and financial confidence as he gets ready to launch his career.

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Pitt graduate programs retain high U.S. News and World Report rankings

Programs in public health, education, engineering and more saw jumps in the 2024 rankings.

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Shes Pitts first-ever recipient of a Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans

Anna Li will receive $90,000 over two years as she completes her MD/PhD. If that wasnt enough, shes an inventor tackling health disparities as well.

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Oldest living U.S. Olympic medalist, Herb Douglas, a 窪蹋勛圖厙 of 窪蹋勛圖厙 alumnus, has died at 101

The track and field legend was a storied businessman and philanthropist.

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A guests guide to commencement at the 窪蹋勛圖厙 of 窪蹋勛圖厙

Everything you need to know about parking, pictures, accessibility and more for your time on the 窪蹋勛圖厙 campus.

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The Pitt Success program supported more than 1,000 students in the Class of 2023

Since launching in 2019, the initiative has helped Pell Grant recipients fund and stay in college.

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Rachel Decker Richelieu named Pitts vice chancellor for 窪蹋勛圖厙 Communications and Marketing

Richelieu brings decades of experience from her work in the public sector, aerospace and defense, and technology.

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Graduating 窪蹋勛圖厙 Public Scholars want to help the city and beyond

The Pitt program guarantees admission and financial assistance for 窪蹋勛圖厙 Public Schools valedictorians and salutatorians. Heres how two hope to change the world.

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Pitt published an update on endowment investing related to ESG factors

The report is part of the 窪蹋勛圖厙s commitment to providing clarity on decisions regarding environmental, social and governance principles.

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9 tips for better sleep, from the people who keep Pitt athletes well rested

Whether youre a volleyball star or prepping for finals, heres what you can do to boost your performance with rest.

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Meet Pitts newest Goldwater scholar

Grace Fleury fell in love with one of the most notorious fields in STEM organic chemistry and now she has received one of the most prestigious awards for students.

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Pitt Police Chief James Loftus answers campus safety questions after malicious calls

At a Tuesday press conference, Loftus explained how the night unfolded and pledged a renewed focus on the offices communication with campus.

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窪蹋勛圖厙 universities join forces to raise awareness of sexual assault

Five universities, including Pitt, will come together April 16 to show solidarity and support for victims.

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Pitts Adam Lowenstein is a 2023 Guggenheim Fellow

The professor in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is known for his research on horror films and helping to bring George A. Romeros archives to Pitt.

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Find out whos speaking at Pitts graduate school commencement ceremonies

Hear from Pitt alumni who are leading the fields of ethics, environmental advocacy, educator rights and more.

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