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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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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
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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.
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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
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The University will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. Regular operations will resume on Monday.
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Ready to explore your next chapter? Join us for the Graduate School Fair on Wednesday, July 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gallagher Plaza.
Register to attend: ow.ly/MZOh50ZcM2x
ALT University of Pittsburgh Graduate School Fair on July 8, 2026, from 11 AM to 1 PM at Gallagher Plaza, promoting academic and career advancement.
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In observance of Juneteenth, the University will be closed Friday, June 19. Regular operations will resume on Monday.
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Join Beyond Graduate School today from 2-2:30 p.m. for their Avoiding Job Search Scams as a Master's Student webinar. Knowing how to recognize a job search scam can protect your personal information, your money, and your time.
Register to attend: institutions.beyondgradschoo…
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Congratulations to Leon Min, a second-year PhD student in the Department of Bioengineering and the School of Medicine’s Medical Scientist Training Program, who has been awarded a Predoctoral Fellowship from the American Heart Association. #H2P
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Two graduate students earned the SMART Scholarship-for-Service! Congratulations to Lance Long, who is studying bioengineering in the Swanson School’s MS-to-PhD program, and Andrew Stricklin, a mechanical engineering PhD student. #H2P
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Looking for a career beyond academia? Join us for the Career Design Workshop Series.
The series is a sequence of in-person, one-hour professional development workshops held every Tuesday from 1-2 p.m. in June.
Register to attend by May 26: ow.ly/bkMP50Z1Otw
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Interested in pursuing research, graduate study, or teaching opportunities abroad through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program? Check out this series of virtual Fulbright information sessions May 19-20, 27-28.
Register to attend: pitt.joinhandshake.com/stu/e…
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Congratulations to all the students crossing the stage this weekend and throughout the month. Years of hard work and rigorous scholarship have led to this moment. Well done, and best of luck in the next stage of your career. Hail to Pitt!
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Today, we are honored to celebrate the great achievements of graduate and professional students who have distinguished themselves through research, service, and leadership. Congratulations to our awardees for their exceptional work!
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Congratulations to our 2026 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition winners!
View the full list of winners and their topics: ow.ly/rM8f50YFINt
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It's Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week! Join us for a week full of fun and make sure to stay tuned for our Instagram giveaway and upcoming events.
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Looking for something to do this week? Here's a handful of happenings hosted by units across the University.
Find event details and more opportunities: ow.ly/FEUo50YANWO
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The Class of Carnegie Young Leaders program uses encourages teams to design and implement a project that addresses a need in their communities over the course of the year-long fellowship.
Apply by May 4 (priority deadline is March 30): ow.ly/tLu750YyetF
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The virtual John Smartt Summer Scholars program provides doctoral students with the opportunity to gain professional experience and learn essential research and programming skills related to equity and leadership in higher education.
Apply by March 31: ow.ly/THJO50YyckS
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Looking for something to do this week? Here's a handful of happenings hosted by units across the University.
Find event details and more opportunities: ow.ly/yBrr50SMnpG
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Congratulations to Master of Public Administration student Yoni Preuss, who was awarded the Alex Yerkey Memorial Scholarship from the American Planning Association in recognition of his commitment to the field of urban planning. #H2P
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The Graduate Education Fair is an opportunity for you to learn more about the graduate programs that are offered right here on Pitt’s campus! Join us on February 26 in the William Pitt Union.
Learn more about our Pitt2Pitt programs and register to attend: ow.ly/Aq1Z50YgNZt
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Interstride will host a webinar on January 15 from 3 to 4 p.m. focused on common job-search challenges faced by international students.
Register for the event: ow.ly/HYYg50XWXM7
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Join us for a Postdoc Networking & Library Tour, co-sponsored by the UPPDA, Office of the Provost, and the University Library System on January 23, from 4-5:30 p.m.
Register to attend by January 5: ow.ly/S0nm50XMGUX
ALT Join us for a Postdoc Networking & Library Tour, co-sponsored by the UPPDA, Office of the Provost, and the University Library System on January 23, from 4-5:30 p.m. The first half of this event features a guided tour of Hillman Library’s key research resources, including Medical Archives and special collections. The second half offers a networking session with fellow postdocs, along with food and refreshments, and an opportunity to learn how the library can support your work.
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Congratulations to Becca Segel, a 2024 ChemE PhD graduate, who was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Manufacturing & Industry list for 2026. Becca is the founder of FlowCellutions, which makes predictive diagnostics and hardware sensors for grid-scale batteries. #H2P
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Come with us to check out the new Graduate Study Room and PhD Dissertation Writing Carrels located on the 4th floor of the Hillman Library! These exclusive study spaces are designed to support graduate student research and writing. Request access today: library.pitt.edu/graduate-st…
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Here are some tips on building your own career support team from our Graduate Career and Professional Development Manager. The job search may make you feel like you are alone, but your support system is within your reach.
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Come with us to check out the Grad Student Lounge!
It’s located on the fifth floor of William Pitt Union and equipped with a TV, a microwave, and plenty of seating for you to do your work quietly or to hang out with your peers. Check it out today!
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The Career Center will host a networking event tomorrow in the WPU Tansky Lounge from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Stop by to hear from distinguished Pitt alumni from media, business, and technology industries.
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Looking for something to do this week? Here's a handful of happenings hosted by units across the University.
Find event details and more opportunities: ow.ly/yBrr50SMnpG
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Looking for something to do this week? Here's a handful of happenings hosted by units across the University.
Find event details and more opportunities: ow.ly/yBrr50SMnpG
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