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Congratulations to Alishia Stevenson (EMBA ‘26) from the School of Business who was named Poets&Quants’ 2026 Best and Brightest Executive MBAs across the globe. The list celebrates students from the Class of 2026 who embody the excellence and voices of their schools.
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Congratulations to Payton Bechefsky, a first-year PhD student; Casey Cargill, Ritesh Shrivastav, and Vanshika Singh, second-year PhD students; and Addianette Segarra Negrón, a first-year master’s student, on receiving @NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program awards.
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Introducing the Fellowship Fix! We’re sharing fellowship opportunities so you never miss a chance to fund your education.
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans
Deadline: Thursday, October 29, at 2 p.m.
Find more info: pdsoros.org/
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Need help writing grants? Join us for Grant Writing, Decoded, a free, virtual writing workshop for Pitt graduate students in all disciplines on Friday, October 30.
Register to attend Grant Writing, Decoded: ow.ly/ozem5100ix0
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Congratulations to Swanson School students Camila Garcia Padilla, a fifth-year PhD student; Jack Killinger, a third-year bioengineering PhD student; and Teresa Thai, a fourth-year PhD student, on receiving prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards.
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William McKay, Zachary Spears and Amogh Vellore, School of Medicine, are finalists for this year's Collegiate Inventors Competition. Congratulations! #H2P
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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
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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
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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/
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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