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Nichole Faina

The University’s myriad affordability initiatives — from a tuition-free promise at regional campuses to a national commitment to enroll more Pell-eligible students — secured its spot.

The custodian was known for her warm demeanor and dedication to making the University landmark a home away from home for students, faculty and staff.

Inspired by Philadelphia’s famed landmark, the initiative will mark the nation’s semiquincentennial with artistically rendered bells across Pennsylvania. Find one in your county.

In the last fiscal year, Pitt Surplus diverted more than 31 tons of outdated electronics, which can leach toxic heavy metals and other chemicals into groundwater and soil.

At its latest stop in Greater Hazelwood, older adults had access to comprehensive eye exams, retinal imaging and even glasses, all free of charge.

The facility’s accessible programming, visionary design and focus on mental well-being were the focus of the publication’s latest cover story.

Every Pitt graduate to cross the stage since 1975 has been helped along the way by Dick Howe or Heather Howe Hoffman, who took over the job of chief roving marshal when her dad retired.

The associate dean for student engagement and enrichment in Pitt’s School of Medicine was honored by the Pittsburgh-based nonprofit NEED.

For Emma Levick, “the cutest medical equipment ever"  was key to attending Pitt. Here’s how she’s given back so others can receive the same benefit.

HERL researchers debuted a prototype that integrates advanced robotics, sensing and embodied artificial intelligence to empower wheelchair users to navigate common daily challenges.