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Pitt ranks No. 3 in NIH funding for fiscal year 2022
The University landed $675 million in National Institutes of Health awards, a 13% increase from the previous year.
Pitt earned its first LEED Platinum certification
The Salk Hall renovation project marks 17 buildings with the green certification, totaling 1.6 million square feet, at the University.
Meet the people who handle the toughest trash on campus
When a dentist removes old fillings or a mechanic changes a car’s oil, where do the chemicals go? At Pitt, thoughtful handling of harsh materials led to record-breaking recycling numbers in 2022.
Two Pitt School of Pharmacy faculty were named 2022 AAAS Fellows
The American Association for Advancement of Science recognized Donna Huryn and Wen Xie for their contributions to science and society.
8 empowering events to check out in February
Celebrate Black history and diverse voices throughout the month with works by August Wilson, a dance ensemble, a women's hackathon and more.
Alcohol may make you more sociable in person, but not online, this Pitt study suggests
Psychology’s Michael Sayette found evidence for what many of us already suspected: Zoom calls don’t quite cut it when it comes to certain social interactions.
How Pitt researchers are using AI to help stroke patients
A team from the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is harnessing the multimodal technology to deliver patient-focused treatment.
Nikki Giovanni’s advice for a Pitt audience: Find your own path
The acclaimed poet and writer spoke on emotional wellness during MLK Social Justice Week.
A Pitt study linked some cancers to dental disease
Marian Bezamat and colleagues recently found a surprising connection between cavities and skin and breast cancer.
The World History Center won a Digital Humanities Advancement Grant
Principal investigator Ruth Mostern will use the $350,000 award to fund an expansion of the World Historical Gazetteer.
Struggling with your New Year’s resolutions? There’s still hope, say these Pitt experts
It’s not too late to reevaluate your goals and set yourself up for success: Here are Omid Fotuhi and Sophia Choukas-Bradley’s 7 tips for lasting change.
Pitt-Greensburg unveiled its new Life Sciences Building
The two-story building, which features seven lab spaces, will allow nursing and sciences programs to grow.
Pitt’s Pre-Health Scholars Program commits to increasing diversity in health professions
The program supports underrepresented undergraduates with advising and mentoring to ensure their retention and success.
How a Pitt program in the Hill District is closing the digital divide in Pittsburgh
The Community Engagement Center’s Digital Inclusion Studio promotes digital literacy and development for both adults and children.
Thinking about graduate school? The Pitt2Pitt Scholarship can help you get there.
More than 80 master’s and professional programs offer scholarship funding for students and alumni who continue their studies at Pitt.
The benefits of alcohol have been exaggerated, says this Pitt professor
Although many cut down on their consumption for Dry January, popular beliefs about the positives of drinking prevail. Christina Mair explains that the research isn't so clear.
Rory Cooper has been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame
With the honor, the Pitt professor and wheelchair technology innovator joins an illustrious group of innovators.
5 activities to kick off the spring semester
From mask crafting to Indian dancing, there’s plenty to do in January.
How to turn the tide of the opioid epidemic
A group of bipartisan politicians and health care experts shared their plans, progress and hope during a Dec. 16 Pitt panel discussion.
Our favorite Pittwire stories of 2022
These are the pieces about the University of Pittsburgh we loved writing and reading this year.
