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Commencement 2021 Ceremonies Begin Tonight
If you can’t make it in person, join the livestream at 6 p.m. ET or visit Pitt’s social media pages to experience the first of several celebrations for the Class of 2021.
Why female brains are more resilient to aging
Pitt neuroscientists found that fruit flies, rodents and humans all have a protein called VGLUT that regulates sex differences in age-related neuron loss. It is not every day that scientists discover
An Artista’s Triumph
Senior Colleen Mars took the shock of a halted study abroad trip in Italy and turned it into a world full of color, fear and closure on canvas. Her piece, “Things That Scare Me,” won the Hindsight 20
A Pitt PhD student was awarded a research opportunity at the Fermi Lab
Logan Rice will conduct experiments in high-energy physics through a U.S. Department of Energy program.
An Artista’s Triumph
Senior Colleen Mars took the shock of a halted study abroad trip in Italy and turned it into a world full of color, fear and closure on canvas. Her piece, “Things That Scare Me,” won the Hindsight 20
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.
Celebration of innovation
Meet this year’s emerging innovator, startup of the year, small business of the year and more, as recognized by Pitt’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Pitt Athletics Earns Community Service Award
University of Pittsburgh student-athletes topped the NCAA Team Works Community Service Competition for their youth programs, blood drives and other volunteer efforts.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
