Stories by

Nichole Faina

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.

Sam Podnar, a Truman scholar and Rhodes finalist, is deeply invested in advocating for the interests of her neighbors, at the polls and beyond.

We have your guide to each school-specific celebration, happening throughout April and May.

April brings bluster and beauty to Pittsburgh, and plenty of reasons to shake off the winter blahs for fun all around the city, from a wildflower hike to a wildlife baby shower.

We found five things to do this month — but you can always find more events on the University calendar.

We asked these School of Education students to share encouragement for anyone who wants to be more physically active, plus their favorite post-workout snacks and songs for your gym playlist.

The associate vice chancellor for research for STEM-health sciences collaborations is spotlighted for his contributions to rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology, including more than 25 U.S. patents.

We asked Pitt-Greensburg Assistant Professor Adam Cilli to share highlights from his research into this essential Black history that changed the city.