News

Doug Smeltzer
September 26, 2024

​​​​​​​Doug Smeltzer to receive the PGAA Young Alumni Leadership Award

The Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA) will present its 2023 Young Alumni Leadership Award to Doug Smeltzer ’17 at the Alumni Award Celebration Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 28, as part of Blue & Gold Celebration 2024: Homecoming and Family Weekend.

Dave Newman
September 26, 2024

Dave Newman to receive PGAA Alumnus of Distinction Award

The Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA) will present its 2024 Alumnus of Distinction award to Dave Newman ’93 at the Alumni Celebration Dinner to be held Saturday, Sept.

Frank Wilson, PhD
August 29, 2024

Frank Wilson named interim associate dean of Frederick Honors College at Pitt-Greensburg

Frank Wilson, PhD, assistant dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, recently was named the interim associate dean of the David C. Frederick Honors College (FHC) at Pitt-Greensburg. Wilson’s appointment is the latest development in the partnership established this past spring between Pitt’s David C.

Two alumni golfers in golf cart
July 9, 2024

Early Bird Registration for Pitt-Greensburg Golf Outing now open

Golfers from throughout the region are invited to play in the annual Pitt-Greensburg Golf Outing, presented by Ebara Elliott Energy, on Sept. 20, at Totteridge Golf Course. Early bird pricing ($175 per golfer; $700 per foursome) is available through Sept. 4. Details and registration may be found at https://bit.ly/P-G-GOLF-OUTING.
Visitors viewing art during the Artists Reception at the Art Show @ Pitt-Greensburg
July 8, 2024

Pitt-Greensburg seeking submissions for fall art show

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg is seeking submissions to the Art Show @ Pitt-Greensburg. The show will run from Sept. 23 through Oct. 4.
Robert Gregerson and Nicola Foote
May 28, 2024

Commitment to honors education leads to exciting partnership at Pitt-Greensburg

The Honors Program developed by dedicated faculty at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg is about to receive a major upgrade through a Pittsburgh campus partnership.

Students seated at laptops in classroom while instructor speaks at podium
May 14, 2024

Teaching Summit to Explore Strategies for Enhancing Undergraduate Student Identity and Retention

Educators and stakeholders in undergraduate education will gather at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg on Saturday, May 18, for a Teaching Summit to explore innovative approaches to bolstering undergraduate student identity and retention. This free hybrid event will open at 8:30 a.m. and run through 2 p.m.

Two graduates posing for photo in regalia
May 14, 2024

Pitt-Greensburg Commencement celebrates the Class of 2024

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg held its annual commencement on Saturday, April 27, in Chambers Hall Gymnasium (150 Finoli Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601). As in the recent past, two ceremonies (10 a.m. and 1 p.m.) were held in order to allow graduates and their guests to sit together in small groups, creating a more personal experience for the graduates and their families. Faculty and staff individually escorted each family into the gymnasium, which further personalized the day’s experience.

April 15, 2024

Joan Chambers Concert Series: The Heinz Chapel Choir to perform April 19 at Pitt-Greensburg

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg welcomes the Heinz Chapel Choir (HCC) to the Mary Lou Campana Chapel and Lecture Center as part of the Joan Chambers Concert Series on Friday, April 19. The performance will begin at 8 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

April 8, 2024

Cobetto Lecture: Panel to discuss Artificial Intelligence, its present and its future

The Dr. Bernard Cobetto Lecture on Contemporary Ethical Issues will be available in person (Ferguson Theater) and via live stream.

April 5, 2024

Pitt-Greensburg earns 2024-2025 Military Friendly School Gold Designation

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg has earned the 2024-2025 Military Friendly® School designation, an honor it has held consistently since 2012. This is the second time that Pitt-Greensburg has received the Gold designation, which became a part of the Military Friendly® School categories in 2017.

April 4, 2024

​Inspiring the Next Generation: Pitt-Greensburg professor and NSF ensuring that local schools have solar eclipse glasses

Seven-year-old Alex Jackson, from Latrobe, PA, dons a pair of solar eclipse glasses in anticipation of the April 8th event.
April 2, 2024

Fun Home, the musical, to be performed at Pitt-Greensburg

Photo: Jordan Alexandra Gilbert portrays "Adult Alison" in the spring musical production of Fun Home.

March 27, 2024

Pitt-Greensburg presents full-tuition scholarship to Hempfield High School Senior

Today (March 27, 2024), the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg surprised Hempfield Area Senior High School senior Kylee Grew with a full-tuition scholarship valued at more than $54,000 over four years.