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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is driven by safety and trust concerns
An analysis led by epidemiologist Wendy King also found that people in certain occupations report five-fold higher rates of hesitancy than others.
The power of sleep
Research from Chris Kline in the School of Education shows how poor sleep health decreases the effectiveness of weight loss interventions.
Sheth Awards Honor International Impact
Diego Chaves-Gnecco, Carmelo Mesa-Lago and Vyasa Sai (ENGR ’13G) are working toward equality in health care and STEM fields.
Pitt-Bradford ‘Foodraiser’ Fills Seats, Kitchens
The 500-seat theater “sold out” on April 24 with more than $10,000 in donations to Bradford’s soup kitchen.
An Equation for the Future
For senior Julia Foust, computer science + bioengineering = a better life for patients.
Games Strive for Therapy, Fun and Inclusivity
Millions of Americans struggle to understand or express speech, and the experience can be incredibly isolating. A Pitt-supported suite of therapeutic games—now available for anyone to play—aims to
Anna C. Balazs Elected to National Academy of Sciences
The Distinguished Professor in the Swanson School of Engineering adds one of the nation’s top honors to her portfolio. Balazs is internationally recognized for her theoretical and computational
Inside-Out
The Pitt Prison Education Project brings together incarcerated students and college students to bridge gaps of difference, facilitate conversations and empower all.
Beloved Med School Tradition Lives On
Scope and Scalpel, the medical school’s satirical and punny student tradition, is aiming for a part live, part virtual play this year. See behind the scenes of “Cramilton.”
Newest Panthers Forward Class Prepares to Give Back
The innovative debt relief program is about more than just finances.
A Step Above the Rest
How far can Pitt’s graduate and professional students go? In life, the sky’s the limit. In a recent fitness challenge, they logged nearly 66.5 million steps in just three weeks.
Pitt to Extend Funding for COVID-Delayed Doctoral Students
PhD students who have passed their comprehensive exams and whose funding has run out will be eligible for an additional semester of support in academic year 2021-2022. Learn more.
A Pitt researcher is bringing attention to an emerging public health crisis
Daniel Jacobson López studies sexual assault survivors in the Black, Latino and LGBTQ communities.
Kirk Savage was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The art historian and Pitt professor joins the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Kimberlé Crenshaw and Sanjay Gupta in the newest class of the prestigious academy.
Pitt Commencement on Social Media
Share your memories of Pitt and your graduation celebration on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using the hashtags #PittGrad21, #ForgeAhead and #H2P.
Students showcased their entrepreneurial drive at the Randall Family Big Ideas Competition
ReSolution, a self-cleaning contact case, took home this year's top prize.
En Pointe
PhD student Andrea Kozai has completed a first-of-its kind review of dance curriculums at education schools across the world.
Lessons from the HIV Epidemic
Pitt Public Health’s Jean Nachega and coauthors draw practical parallels between the COVID-19 pandemic and HIV, including innovative ways to ensure scale-up of a vaccine or treatment in Africa.
