Updates on new gen eds arriving in fall 2027

By Charlotte Hurt, Staff Writer • March 6, 2026

Updated general education courses are expected to arrive in fall 2027, coming after three years of preparation through task forces and special committees.

Six new classes approved to meet Dietrich general education requirements

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • October 31, 2023

From Paleokitchen to Guillermo del Toro, six new classes are approved to meet Dietrich General Education requirements.

Navigating humanities gen-eds in the Dietrich school

By Diana Velasquez, Culture Editor • January 19, 2022

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences gives its students a “liberal arts education,” which is the reason behind all your gen-eds. There are ways to choose your gen-eds strategically, so you can both learn and have fun.

Editorial | Top 10 best gen-eds to take this year

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • August 30, 2021

Here are our favorite classes we’ve taken in our time at Pitt that fulfill general education requirements. 

Opinion | Don’t wish away general education requirements

By Julia Kreutzer, Senior Staff Columnist • July 24, 2020

If used properly, general education requirements can be exciting, enriching opportunities to narrow down your interests, eliminate extraneous costs, customize your education and market yourself to future employers.

Opinion |  5 niche courses that fulfill your gen ed requirements

By Leah Mensch, Opinions Editor • August 19, 2019

These are a few niche courses that also fulfill general education requirements.