William McKay, Zachary Spears and Amogh Vellore, School of Medicine, are finalists for this year's Collegiate Inventors Competition. Congratulations! #H2P youtube.com/watch?v=Epn4JYMt…

A team of four graduate students from the School of Business placed second in the National Black MBA Association case competition. Faith Crawford (MS + BA ’27) won best presenter for the first round. Congratulations! #H2P

Got weekend plans? Swing by the Cathedral Lawn near Heinz Memorial Chapel Friday-Sunday to celebrate a century of Pitt history. The cinematic light show will start at 9 p.m. each night and is open to the public. Don't miss it! #H2P #CL100

Stop by the Hillman Library Open House tomorrow, September 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come see how the library can help you succeed this semester. More info at library.pitt.edu

Applications are open for the 2026–27 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Dissertation and Postdoctoral Fellowships. Learn more and apply by October 8: naeducation.org/fellowships/

It was exciting to meet you all at the Graduate and Professional Orientation this week! The Graduate Studies team is dedicated to ensuring that your experience at Pitt is successful and meaningful. We hope you all have a great first week of classes. H2P!

We are so excited to see our new students at Orientation tomorrow! Remember, the Welcome Session starts at 2 p.m. in the 7th Floor Auditorium of Alumni Hall, but there are plenty of other fun things to do throughout the day. See you then!

Have a question about internships, career paths, grad school, or networking? Submit it through Ask Pitt Alumni to get insight from a Pitt alum and be entered for a chance to win a Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ and coffee pods. Visit pi.tt/AskPittAlumni to get started.

Join us for the Resource Fair on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. We’ll be on the first floor of Alumni Hall. This will be a great opportunity to learn about the University offices that will support you during your time at Pitt. While you’re there, be sure to pick up some Pitt swag!

Orientation is next week! Check out the schedule of events ahead of Tuesday: ow.ly/JYLC50ZyFIQ

In addition to the University-wide Orientation, your school will be hosting its own orientation events. Make sure to check for the date and location to learn more about your academic program. Find the full schedule: ow.ly/7RVQ50ZyFGj

Wrap up Orientation at the Welcome Picnic, taking place 4:30-6 p.m. outside Posvar Hall. Enjoy food, music, lawn games, and the chance to connect with student organizations. RSVP by August 10. Food will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

We are offering three morning workshops prior to the Welcome Session at Orientation. Check you email for registration details and RSVP to attend by August 10. The classroom location will be shared post-registration.

Orientation is just 2 weeks away! Join us on Tuesday, August 18, for an exciting day full of activities and opportunities to connect. Check out the full schedule of events: ow.ly/fMBS50Zwg3R

We are proud to announce that we've received a $1.1 million grant to eliminate barriers for STEM doctoral students from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Read more about the Sloan grant: ow.ly/lhWM50ZusmZ

Congratulations to Dijana Mujkanović, a 2026 PhD graduate and a Spring 2025 Provost’s Dissertation Completion fellow, who was named a Raphael Morrison Dorman Memorial Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard's Weatherhead Center for International Affairs. #H2P

Congratulations to Ryan Lindner, a master’s student in the School of Public and International Affairs, who earned a 2026 Boren Award for International Study. #H2P This summer, Lindner is using his fellowship to study Russian at the Novamova Language School in Tbilisi, Georgia.

AI is changing the workplace, but it doesn't have to make your job search more confusing. LinkedIn's Grad's Guide 2026 shares insights and resources to help you build skills, stand out to employers, and start their careers with confidence. Read more: ow.ly/O5GW50Zowf6

Join Beyond Graduate School on July 22 from 2-2:30 p.m. for a webinar designed specifically for professionals with 5 or more years of work experience looking to build their network and advance in their career. Register to attend: ow.ly/EGwQ50ZowaB

The University will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. Regular operations will resume on Monday.