Pitt ranked in top 20 universities for research expenditures

By Emma Wu, Senior Staff Writer • February 24, 2026

Pitt maintained a top 20 ranking in overall research expenditures in the latest rankings of the National Science Foundation’s Higher Education and Research Development Survey.

‘Difficult times in higher education’: Faculty Senate discusses research funding, governance and campus issues

By Madeline Ward, Senior Staff Writer  • January 23, 2026

At the Jan. 22 Faculty Assembly meeting, Senate members discussed proposed changes to federal research funding, shared governance efforts and a range of ongoing campus issues.

Pitt researchers awarded funding to improve wheelchair mobility

By Emma Wu, Staff Writer • December 3, 2025

Pitt researchers received a grant for a research project intended to revolutionize wheelchair mobility and improve quality of life for individuals with disabilities. 

Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation highlights multidisciplinary sustainability efforts in 2024-25 annual report

By Brynn Hanna, Staff Writer  • November 14, 2025

The Mascaro Center’s 2024-25 annual report — released in October 2025 — features students and faculty involved in integrative research, multidisciplinary sustainability initiatives and collaborative community engagement. 

Pitt’s Archives and Special Collections preserve Pittsburgh’s history 

By Madeline Ward, Senior Staff Writer  • November 12, 2025

Hillman Library’s Archives and Special Collections give students and researchers access to millions of rare materials.

Pitt awarded NIH funding to study long-term health impacts of 2023 train derailment

By Brynn Hanna, Staff Writer  • October 13, 2025

Over two years after an Ohio train derailment spilled hazardous chemicals into the environment, nearby residents are still facing health problems — and Pitt has received new funding to analyze the long-term health impacts.

Government shutdown’s effect on Pitt remains uncertain

By Kyra McCague, Assistant News Editor • October 10, 2025

The federal government shutdown is in its second week, and its potential effects on Pitt are unclear.

Pitt med students unsettled by mRNA vaccine research wind-down

By Emma Wu, Staff Writer • September 15, 2025

The Pitt medical community expressed unease about the future of public health after the Department of Health and Human Services announced it would begin the coordinated wind-down of mRNA vaccine development activities on Aug. 5, 2025.

Further research funding losses prompt researcher appeals and institutional mitigation efforts

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer • August 11, 2025

Since the spring semester, federal research funding at Pitt has taken more hits — more research grants have been terminated, more millions have been lost and more terminations have been appealed.

ScienceWriters2025 conference loses Pittsburgh as host after Pitt and CMU withdraw support

By Madeline Ward, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025

Research budget cuts led Pitt and CMU to cancel their commitment to host the ScienceWriters2025 conference, leaving hundreds of writers and journalists without a venue to meet.