- In a growing part of Butler County, Mars and Adams consider a rare municipal merger. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. March 22, 2026.
Research & Impact
Skills that can’t be taught in a classroom.
Causes that impact our world
You'll take experiential learning to a new level by utilizing research and outreach to champion causes that make a difference in the lives of people everywhere. From gender equality and human rights to international security and responsible leadership — these opportunities will serve as an integral part of your journey to becoming a changemaker.
Research Highlights
Centers & Initiatives
Home to our most impactful research, centers and initiatives will provide hands-on learning, valuable professional connections, and boost your resume with real-world skills.
Experienced Faculty
Our educators are a diverse group of highly experienced leaders who believe in making the world a better place. With their guidance, you'll direct your passion into positive actions.
Research Updates
As the world evolves, so do the challenges we take on. Explore how SPIA faculty and students are responding in real time with research that informs policy, strengthens communities, and drives meaningful outcomes.
Faculty Voices in the Media
Our faculty are recognized as trusted experts on both the local and global stage, contributing their insights to public conversations that shape our world. Through op-eds, media interviews, and expert commentary in major news stories, they bring rigorous scholarship to a broad audience while informing and elevating public understanding. Explore the links below to see recent appearances and discover how our faculty are making an impact beyond the classroom. Please note that some articles may require a subscription to access in full.
- Green group gives Pennsylvania 'F' on solar permitting. 90.5 WESA. April 6, 2026
- Rep. Chris Deluzio stakes out leadership role among elected Iraq veterans critical of conflict in Iran. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. March 12, 2026.
- ‘Cyber-physical attacks’ fueled by AI are a growing threat, experts say. CNBC. March 3, 2024.
- Opinion | A dispatch from the frontline of the first global info war. The Washington Post. March 27, 2026.
- Two Pitt professors — one Jewish, the other Muslim — create environment for the campus community to come together amid Israel-Hamas conflict. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. December 5, 2023.
- ‘Being a good neighbor’: Pitt announces $5 million investment in city-wide initiatives in partnership with Mayor O’Connor. The Pitt News. April 14, 2026.
- Pittsburgh's deer management program sees progress, challenges, and a long road ahead. 90.5 WESA. March 23, 2026.
- Opinion | Statistical controversy is no crime. The Hill. October 17, 2024.
- Opinion | To clear the deer, add sharpshooters to the archers. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. May 9, 2024.