A log cabin on the frontier became the setting of a great undertaking. We opened new doors for science, technology, medicine and humanity. Medical firsts, including the world’s first polio vaccine and ...

The University of Pittsburgh is woven into the heart of a city known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and dynamic economy. Our Oakland campus places students in the center of it all—steps from ...

Recognized for academic excellence, Pitt prepares you for a great career and life. We bring the benefits of a world-class research university to meet the diverse needs of Pennsylvanians. From ...

Our faculty are at the heart of Pitt’s transformational research and teaching. As one of the most innovative universities in the world, we strive to create the environment for creative and ...

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Pitt researchers Anne Newman and Toren Finkel want us all to live long and prosper. They are heading up a study of the role of inflammation and genetics common to brain and vascular health. Newman is ...

The University of Pittsburgh is committed promoting accountability and trust. It’s a key element of the University’s strategic plan – the Plan for Pitt 2028 – and it reflects our values and our focus ...

When people lose their vision, the risk of losing their independence is a major concern. But limited sight doesn’t have to limit life. Just ask José-Alain Sahel, Distinguished Professor and Eye and ...

Bring your sense of adventure to a new world of opportunity. 15% of '24 class from Under-represented Groups Pitt is committed to maintaining a diverse, equitable and just university community.

Among the honors our leading professors have won are the National Medal of Science (the nation’s highest honor for science and engineering), the MacArthur Foundation’s “genius grant,” and election to ...

What if we could detect Alzheimer’s disease in patients before they show any symptoms? Psychiatry researcher Ann Cohen is doing just that using positron emission tomography — or PET imaging — to track ...

When someone has a traumatic brain injury or a stroke, the connections between the brain's motor cortex and the muscles can be damaged. This makes it hard to move muscles properly, leading to weakness ...