Swanson School of Engineering releases 2025 Annual Report

To our Swanson School community, colleagues, and friends,

From student success and research breakthroughs to the launch of a new undergraduate degree, 2025 was a year of remarkable momentum. This year’s Swanson School of Engineering Annual Report captures some of that excitement and innovation. 

Despite challenges across higher education, our students, faculty, and staff exceeded expectations. Our research expenditures hit a record high of $63.5 million, while students broadened their experience both in and out of the classroom. This year’s theme spotlights excellence in energy, and the many initiatives underway to strengthen and expand our century-plus legacy of leadership in this vital area. For more than a century, the Swanson School has helped shape Pittsburgh’s energy story and today, we are extending that legacy and advancing the technologies, systems, and talent needed for a more resilient, secure, and sustainable future.

This new year marks the 180th anniversary of engineering education at Pitt. The achievements in this report reflect what has always made this School distinctive: ingenuity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to improving the world around us. I hope you will take pride in what our community achieved this year and join our excitement for the year ahead.

Sincerely, 
Michele V. Manuel 
U. S. Steel Dean of Engineering