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9 Things for Students to Know Before Coming to Campus
Coming to campus this week? Here are 9 things you need to know, in as few words as possible. But if you remember anything, it’s this: Keep a safe distance (six feet), wash your hands (20 seconds) and
New AI Research Looks to Better Diagnose Heart Attacks Before Hospital Arrival
Diagnosing a heart attack can be difficult, especially for prehospital emergency personnel. Using computer modeling, a team led by nursing’s Salah Al-Zaiti identified 37% more heart attacks in a study
Lebanese Faculty React to the Beirut Explosion
Rakíe Cham and Wissam Saidi, both in the Swanson School of Engineering, reflect on their childhoods in Lebanon and the recent explosions in Beirut.
Non-Invasive Nerve Stimulation Boosts Learning of Foreign Language Sounds
Native English speakers often have trouble with tonal languages like Chinese. A new study showed that vagus nerve stimulation allowed research participants to pick up some Mandarin tones more quickly.
Bike Share Benefit Extended to All Pittsburgh Campus Students and Employees
Pitt students and employees can now access free 30-minute rides on Health Ride bikes around the city.
Study: Men Scoring Higher on ‘Man Box’ Scale are Prone to Violence, Mental Illness
New research published in Preventive Medicine shows men who subscribe to strong gender norms are more likely to harm themselves and others.
Remote Possibilities
With the spring semester hanging in the balance, there was no choice other than to take a whole new approach to learning and to campus life.
Student Voices Integral to Restart Plans
More than a dozen student leaders have collaborated to create the Pitt Community Compact—a statement of personal accountability they’re asking all people at Pitt to read and affirm as on-campus
Highlights from Resilience Framework Student Town Hall
COVID-19 testing, the community compact, moving to campus and Flex@Pitt were among the topics students had lingering questions about.
‘There’s Just No Voice for Us’: Pandemic Creates More Difficulties for Caregivers
A new report from Pitt’s National Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Family Support has found that caregivers of all ages are facing increased worry, mental health issues and financial
Updates from Diversity Forum 2020
Throughout July 29-30, Pittwire staff shared recaps, insights and stories from Diversity Forum 2020.
Always Ready
Brian Gahan (BUS '85G) answered the call to fight COVID-19 by leading a response force of 120 Army and Air Force reservists to develop and implement Illinois’ first drive-thru testing facility.
Leaders Answer Faculty Questions at Resilience Framework Town Hall
Classroom schedules and availability, contact tracing, and faculty assessments and evaluations were among the questions fielded in a recent discussion.
Broadcast Students Interview Olympian Pictured in Iconic 1968 Black Power Image
Olympian John Carlos’ raised fist is iconic today, but in 1968, it turned the track and field athlete’s world upside down. Pitt broadcast film students recently heard more about it in their own
University Community Encouraged to Join Black Study Intensive This Fall
As Pitt instructors prepare their fall classes, the Center for African American Poetry and Poetics is calling upon them to schedule a weeklong Black Study Intensive from Sept. 28 to Oct. 2 to join in
Outside the Lines
Leonard Berenfield (ENGR ’64), who initiated the creation of the Office of Interfaith Dialogue and Engagement, has given Pitt students the opportunity to unite across differences.
Answers About Universe’s Age Could Be Found in the Dark
A multinational team including Professor Arthur Kosowsky, graduate student Yilun Guan and alum Simone Aiola from the Department of Physics and Astronomy is making progress toward solving mysteries of
What to Expect at Pitt’s Diversity Forum, Advancing Social Justice: A Call to Action
Next week’s Diversity Forum 2020 will feature more than 55 virtual sessions to help participants gain the tools to make their communities more diverse, equitable and inclusive. Speakers include Angela
Q&A: Should teachers still assign ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’?
The Pulitzer Prize-winning novel turned 60 this month, amid criticism for the way it handles race and racism. Geoffrey Glover from the Department of English offers ways to read the book in the context
Campus buildings get special attention in preparation for return to campus
From enhanced cleaning protocols to improved air quality systems, Pitt’s Office of Facilities Management is working hard to prepare for fall.
