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Pitt partners with coalition to connect young learners to the internet
A first-of-its kind partnership aims to bridge the digital divide by providing high-speed internet to local school students in need. Pitt’s contribution: A powerful beam transmitted from atop the
Elevated Risk Posture, Shelter-in-Place Protocols Begin at Pittsburgh Campus
The changes came after the University’s team of medical experts assessed a significant increase in positive COVID-19 cases among students over the weekend and aim to reduce the spread of the virus
Survey, Spring Enrollment Open to Students
Enrollment for spring 2021 is underway and the University is improving and evolving its full plan to allow students and faculty to structure their semesters based on how and when they would like to
A Recipe for Smiles
Pitt’s Office of Community and Governmental Relations, in collaboration with dining services provider Compass, food services distributor Sysco and community partners, recently delivered 5,000 USDA
Llama Nanobodies Could be a Powerful Weapon Against COVID-19
Research published today in Science describes a new method to extract tiny but extremely powerful antibody fragments from llamas, which could then be fashioned into inhalable therapeutics for COVID-19
Disability Advocates Still Fight for Progress
Pitt's Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted two discussion panels to build awareness of opportunities for and the accomplishments of people with disabilities in the workplace, as well as how Pitt
4 Expert Reactions to the Election
With the big day behind the nation and bigger questions ahead, Pitt experts shared their thoughts on how the process unfolded, what citizens should expect in coming days and how to make a positive
Occupational Therapy Students Get Out the Vote for Patients
Ashley Thompson and Spencer Sutter collected ballots from hospitalized patients at UPMC Mercy on Election Day to make sure that everyone who could vote did.
Media Roundup: Election Experts and Student Experiences
From local to national news outlets, Pitt people have been sought-after sources in stories about the election. Read what they’ve have to say.
Feeling Ruff? Take a Break
Anxious about the election and need a break? Pittwire has your back: Goats on slopes, a LEGO Cathedral, service puppies and other lighthearted stories from the archives that have nothing at all to do
How Pitt People Are Spending Election Day
Election Day 2020 is sure to be one for the history books. Pittwire asked a handful of students and faculty: What are you doing on Nov. 3?
Pitt Names New Dean of Graduate School of Public Health
Maureen Lichtveld joins Pitt from Tulane University and has nearly 40 years of experience in environmental public health. Her start date is set for early January 2021.
Tips and tricks for a safe Halloween
Child development and nutrition experts share advice for making sure this Halloween is still a fun one for kids.
University of Pittsburgh Library System acquires archive of renowned playwright August Wilson
The late playwright and Pittsburgh native is best known for his unprecedented American Century Cycle—10 plays that convey the Black experience in each decade of the 20th century. All 10 of the plays
Pitt Joins National Alliance Aimed at Developing a More Inclusive and Diverse STEM Faculty
The University of Pittsburgh has been selected as one of 19 universities joining the Aspire Alliance—a three-year institutional change effort to develop inclusive faculty recruitment, hiring and
Pitt, AAU Oppose Visa Rule Change
Along with members of the Association of American Universities, Pitt submitted comments opposing a new Department of Homeland Security rule that would change visa requirements for international
Pitt Experts on What to Expect on Election Day
In a year where the COVID-19 pandemic has altered usual in-person voting procedures and campaigns have raised early doubts about whether results will be accurate, Pitt experts say voters should be
How Pitt is Complying with Changes in Title IX
Eight panelists from the University of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh-area nonprofits took part in the virtual panel discussion “Unpacking the New Title IX Regulations” to talk about recent changes to
Tree of Life: Exploring the effects, studying the causes, remembering the tragedy
In 2019, Pitt social work faculty surveyed the mental health well-being of staff at social service agencies and schools as the community approached the first anniversary of the Tree of Life tragedy
SHRS Team Shares Flex@Pitt Experience With South American Universities
Rae Mancilla and Andrea Hergenroeder from Pitt's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences shared how their physical therapy department has adapted to COVID-19 instruction and the Flex@Pitt model
