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Pitt is launching its first online undergraduate degree in health informatics and artificial intelligence

The curriculum blends health care knowledge, data science and emerging technology to prepare students to lead in a rapidly evolving digital health landscape.

Just how clean do recyclables need to be?

In this Q&A, Pitt Sustainability’s Emily Potoczny offers tips for how students, faculty and staff can recycle, compost and reduce their environmental impact without leaving campus.

Bobby Grier’s Sugar Bowl stand: How one Pitt player changed the game

A recent Heinz History Center event commemorated the upcoming 70th anniversary of the Pitt football legend’s watershed moment.

See photos from Pitt’s Health Sciences Alumni Weekend

More than 300 graduates from the University’s six schools of the health sciences returned to campus to connect with their Pitt community.

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Announcements and Updates

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Thinking about graduate school? These sessions will help you decide what’s next.

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Comment on a draft policy regarding research misconduct until Nov. 4

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Nominate faculty and staff accessibility champions through Sept. 26

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Nominations are open for the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring

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Accolades & Honors

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The Frederick Honors College has three new experts in residence

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A film inspired by ‘The Pitt’ consultant Sylvia Owusu-Ansah is now showing across the country

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Pitt Law is a best value law school according to National Jurist

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Douglas White will lead Pitt’s new Institute for Bioethics

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Pitt-Bradford’s panther mascot finally has its name

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Pitt was named a Leading Disability Employer for a second year

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The Ones to Watch

In an environment where innovation and inspiration are in no short supply, meet the trailblazers.

Matt Barry

An engineering professor who sees student potential.

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Rebecca Price

Transforming care for treatment-resistant depression.

Mitch Bell

An alum with a knack for assistive tech hacks.

Erin Clark

This sports fan, radio host and honors student proves you can follow your passions at Pitt.

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Brenden Peifer

Inspired by August Wilson, he’s teaching the next generation of performers.

Meghna Hingorani

Everybody’s bestie thrives in business and dreams of Bollywood.

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Benjamin Davies

A urologist and mentor who’s closing gaps in health care.

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Nicholas Johnbosco

A guide to campus buildings and uncomfortable conversations.

LauraEllen Ashcraft

LauraEllen Ashcraft

Building bridges to connect people and research.

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Ryan Steinly

A Frederick Honors College student fluent in language and justice.

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Anaya Joynes

A Pitt engineering student who leads by example.

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Isabel Lam

A change-maker who landed a red carpet role.

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Asher Hancock

This engineer wants to put autonomous vehicles in the sky.

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Brianna Ross

A Maryland Teacher of the Year who leads with love.

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Mia Achitoov

A future doctor who values elders and offers comfort in the hospital and beyond.

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Jim Withers

His Street Medicine Institute provides “street rounds” and social services to people who live outdoors.

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Lillian Chong

This creative chemist helped crack a COVID-19 mystery.

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Olivia Miller

A gymnast using the power of positivity.

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Richard Su Fang

The U.S. Presidential Scholar is already exploring research opportunities and taking on leadership roles.

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Toya Jones

Studying trauma and its impact.

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Catherine Cavanaugh

This nationally lauded scholar is helping Spanish speakers learn complex science.

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Danielle Obisie-Orlu

The Allegheny County Youth Poet Laureate with a 30-year plan.

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