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Innovation challenge winners tackle health disparities

Projects that address tooth decay in kids, parenting while Black and ventilator-associated pneumonia each took home $115,000 in this year’s Pitt Innovation Challenge.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Innovation and Research
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
  • School of Medicine
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An app could promote informed and healthy pregnancies

Some at-risk patients didn’t know they had been prescribed aspirin to prevent a dangerous condition in pregnancy, Pitt researchers found. A smartphone app might be the answer.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Innovation and Research
  • School of Medicine
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Pitt mourns the loss of Board of Trustees chair Thomas E. Richards

Richards (A&S ’76) is remembered for his humility, leadership and service.

  • University News
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What you need to know about COVID-19 boosters

Pitt’s COVID-19 Medical Response Office answers your most frequently asked questions.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Covid-19
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Places to study besides the library

If your usual study spot in Hillman is closed, we’ve got a few ideas for where else to go.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Students
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We rate Pitt therapy dog Halloween costumes

See what pups were wearing in the Cathedral’s most fur-raising night of the year. Plus, hear from students organizing to spread the puppy love.

  • Health and Wellness
  • University News
  • Pittsburgh Campus
Ricky Lyle Campbell wearing blue hat, red vest and red bowtie.

Procrastinators, this Pitt costume designer will save your Halloween 

Ricky Lyle Campbell explains how to put together a last-minute look on a budget.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Community Impact
  • Department of Theatre Arts
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Mission of Mercy dental clinic brought smiles to hundreds in the Pittsburgh region

Pitt Dental Medicine helped provide free care, from cleanings to root canals, for those who needed it most.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Community Impact
  • School of Dental Medicine
Six Tree of Life scholars sitting together

See an archive of student reactions to the Tree of Life massacre

Memorabilia, notes, programs, historical documents and more are now housed at the Senator John Heinz History Center. Learn how students and faculty curated the materials.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Placebo-inspired project wins $12 million grant to help Parkinson’s patients

The research, led by Pitt neuroscientist Peter Strick, will examine a brain circuit that could restore motor function to those with the condition.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Faculty
  • School of Medicine
  • Swanson School of Engineering
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Pitt’s chancellor is the Association of American Universities’ new board chair

Patrick Gallagher will help guide policy for the organization’s 66 member universities.

  • University News
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The Plan for Pitt prioritizes people

The University's strategic plan aims to invest in your growth and success, the University Times reports in an ongoing series about the endeavor.

  • University News
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Pittsburgh restaurants to try during Family Weekend

Lean into fall with pumpkin curry or dream of warmer times with pineapple mango tomatillo salsa. See Pittwire’s picks of restaurants to check out on your parents’ dime.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Students
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Pitt professors team up to increase access to hearing aids

A new FDA proposal could put hearing aids in the domain of pharmacists. Pitt professors want to make sure they’ll be ready.

  • Technology & Science
  • School of Pharmacy
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Community Impact
Bob Casey and Paul Duprex walking and talking with face masks

Pitt’s Center for Vaccine Research is the place to go to learn about pandemic preparedness

“We’re pretty blessed that we’ve got so much talent and the benefit of so much research here. I’m not at all surprised that Pitt has a global impact,” said Sen. Bob Casey during his Friday tour.

  • University News
  • Technology & Science
  • Center for Vaccine Research
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It takes a village to keep trees healthy

Aurora Sharrard, Pitt’s director of sustainability, explains why you might see arborists on the Pittsburgh campus — and why our trees require regular care.

  • Health and Wellness
  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
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Johnstown organizations benefit from first John P. Murtha fellowship class

A group of Pitt-Johnstown students gave $10,000 in grants to support community organizations as part of the new public service program.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Community Impact
  • Students
  • Pitt-Johnstown
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Pandemic shutdowns had some mental health benefits for teen girls

A new Pitt study shows how girls spent their pandemic free time — and drives home the everyday stress of being a 21st century teen.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Innovation and Research
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Medicine
James Gallaher smiling with dark grey suit and navy blue tie

James W. Gallaher, Jr. will lead Pitt HR

The new vice chancellor will oversee all human resources teams, programs and services, starting Dec. 1.

  • University News
  • Staff
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A little-studied brain circuit could have big effects on learning

New research led by a Pitt undergrad and psychology’s Jamie Hanson could inform interventions to help children who experience high levels of stress.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Technology & Science
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences