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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.
2022 in photos
Pitt’s photographers see everything — from behind-the-scenes lab work to candid moments between students and alums. See some of our team’s favorite pics of the year.
Christmas Day at Pitt expands to better meet community need
This year’s service event will feed 2,500 guests at four locations throughout Pittsburgh.
These were the most popular posts on Pitt social media in 2022
It was an exciting year for Pitt official, including the launch of our TikTok account. Here’s what clicked with Panthers around the world.
Frances Hesselbein, a Pitt visionary and one of the world’s ‘greatest leaders,’ has died at 107
The Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient and former CEO of the Girl Scouts left an indelible mark at the University of Pittsburgh.
9 things to watch, listen to and read this winter break
Pitt student leaders are here to help you fill your queue.
Pitt-owned life science incubator LifeX received $1 million from Pennsylvania
LifeX will help build out Western Pennsylvania’s life sciences ecosystem with support from the state’s Angel Investment Venture Capital Program.
Q&A: Sudanese writer RaMa on gender, revolution and democracy
Pitt students working in collaboration with City of Asylum interviewed the exiled activist about her work to free her home country from a cycle of undemocratic rule.
Meet Pitt’s first Mitchell scholar
The prestigious scholarship will support Alex Firestine as he earns a master’s degree in climate change, agriculture and food security at the University of Galway.
These are the 2022 Chancellor’s Award for Staff winners
It’s the highest honor Pitt staff members can receive.
This Pitt student won big during Wheel of Fortune’s College Week
Hear about the experience from Noah Stockwell, a second-year nursing student, who brought home lots of cash and prizes.
5 things to do in December
From holiday lights to pinecone crafts to an ugly sweater contest at Neville Roller Drome, here's how to make the month memorable.
How the pandemic inspired this Pitt student to pursue a career in public health
For Larisa Garza Chapa, a graduate degree is the first step to making meaningful changes in health equity.
We’re asking the wrong questions about AI
The tech behind Alexa and Tesla might be smart, but is it wise? Pitt philosophers Colin Allen and Brett Karlan say exploring that question could break us out of the artificial intelligence hype cycle.
Panthers Forward debt-relief program welcomes 150 new members
Students in the first-of-its-kind program receive up to $5,000 in federal loan relief, mentoring and exclusive programming to support them as they graduate from Pitt.
A Pitt clinician is helping trans people match their voice to their gender
Not sounding like yourself is linked to depression, if not also gender dysphoria, according to Leah Helou, founder of the Transgender Voice and Communication Training Program.
