‘Czech’ your bags to Prague this summer
‘Czech’ your bags to Prague this summer

Scholarships available for Plus3 Transfer Plus: Czech Republic

Pouring Passion into the Oakland DIY Skatepark
Pouring Passion into the Oakland DIY Skatepark

Pitt engineering students create—and advocate for—a thriving third place in Panther Hollow

Cyber Energy Center and Pitt Cyber to Host “Cyber Risk in Context” Luncheon
Cyber Energy Center and Pitt Cyber to Host “Cyber Risk in Context” Luncheon

Uncovering the Right Combinations
Uncovering the Right Combinations

From alloys to administration, Pitt’s Brian Gleeson develops things that last

Pitt’s Tevis Jacobs Wins the $100K Forge AI Prize
Pitt’s Tevis Jacobs Wins the $100K Forge AI Prize

The researcher-turned-entrepreneur reflects on his journey to co-founder of Surface Design Solutions

Surviving Hostile Venus Conditions, Finding Rare Earths and Other Critical Metals
Surviving Hostile Venus Conditions, Finding Rare Earths and Other Critical Metals

Two Pitt co-developed technologies receive prestigious 2025 R&D World 100 Awards

Building a Broader Cybersecurity Ecosystem
Building a Broader Cybersecurity Ecosystem

Discovering Pitt Space and the Power of Research
Discovering Pitt Space and the Power of Research

STEMnetX fellowships and Pitt research experiences help two mechanical engineering students step confidently into the future

The Challenge to Define True Surface Topography
The Challenge to Define True Surface Topography

The University of Pittsburgh and University of Freiburg professors launch a challenge to improve how surface topography is measured and described

Manufacturing Innovation Across Pennsylvania
Manufacturing Innovation Across Pennsylvania

Six Pitt Engineering researchers each receive $70,000 Manufacturing PA Innovation Awards

Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

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events

Nov
13
MEMS Department Graduate Seminar - Dr. Roldan-Alzate
11:00 AM
Benedum Hall
Nov
14
Rocky Horror Picture Show
9:00 PM
Frick Fine Arts Building
Nov
20
MEMS Department Graduate Seminar - Dr. Amon
11:00 AM
Benedum Hall
Dec
04
Swanson School of Engineering Design Expo
5:30 PM
Univeristy Club

academic

Nov
23
Thanksgiving Recess for Students Begins (No Classes), All Schools
Dec
01
Classes Resume (All Schools)
Dec
05
Fall Term: Last Day for Undergraduate Day Classes
Dec
06
CGS classes, Saturday Only classes, Graduate classes, and Evening classes meet; final exams held during last class
Dec
08
Final Examination Period for Undergraduate Day Classes