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This Pitt project supports economic development in Fayette County and beyond
As part of the Appalachian Teaching Project, Pitt researchers and students help towns in the region leverage what makes them unique in order to thrive.

Pitt’s University Library System received its largest-ever grant in support of the August Wilson Archive
The Henry L. Hillman Foundation donated $1 million to finish the processing of the archive and bring it to the public.

Pitt health sciences volunteers provided free dental, eye and hearing care at a recent clinic
More than 300 Pitt volunteers helped over 1,400 people access health care at this year’s Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh event.

Meet the newest class of the Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame
The 12 athletes from nine sports will be inducted during a Sept. 30 celebration.

How not to use brain scans in neuroscience
A Nature paper led by a Pitt PhD student revealed a crucial flaw in studies that attempt to predict complex personality traits from one-off brain scans.

The University of Pittsburgh is a top college for LGBTQIA+ students
Best Colleges recognized Pitt's gender-inclusive housing, comprehensive resources and integration of LGBTQIA+ students in Greek Life.

The School of Engineering’s dean takes on new role with Pitt Research
James Martin will focus on STEM research, while Sanjeev Shroff will serve as interim dean of the Swanson School.

Pitt’s 28th Annual White Coat Ceremony welcomed the newest class of med students
The Class of 2026 received their coats, recited the Hippocratic Oath and honored a late legend of the school.

Pitt is the only university in the U.S. with this giant 3D printer for metal
With the technology finally maturing and industry taking notice, Pitt engineers now have access to a machine that pushes the limits of additive manufacturing.

The Community Engagement Center in Homewood has a new director
Homewood resident and educator Michelle Stewart plans to further strengthen collaborations between the community and University partners.

Instructors, get ready for fall with these 3 Teaching Center resources
The center is your one-stop shop for course design resources and support, educational technology and teaching workshops, and mentor training.

Pitt brings cybersecurity concepts to local high school students during 6th annual CyberCamp
Students learn a range of technical skills including introductory digital literacy, cyber ethics and systems security.

Memorable moments from the 2022 Diversity Forum
The four-day event sparked learning, conversations and connections. Here’s a recap.

A summer academy for high schoolers aims to bring more students to public health
The Public Health Science Academy welcomed local students to Pitt to learn about the field and work on real-world projects.

Performers and activists use art to spark change at Pitt’s Diversity Forum 2022
During one of the forum’s dozens of events, art was celebrated as a source of joy, resilience and community.

5 free things to do in Pittsburgh this August
From salsa dancing to stargazing, we’ve got you covered for budget-friendly fun.

Spousal caregivers with disabilities face a wide range of adversities
The first report from Pitt’s National Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Family Supports highlights the many challenges of caring for loved ones.

This Pitt-led program will help underrepresented minorities in science and medicine move into leadership roles
The multi-institutional TRANSFORM program supports mid-career faculty during a pivotal time for growth.

MLB, USA Softball and kids alike use a Pitt inventor’s smart bats and balls
Diamond Kinetics, founded by a Pitt professor and alumnus, creates sensors and other tech to help players analyze their game.

1 in 2 Black adolescents faced online racial discrimination in 2020, a Pitt study found
That’s significantly higher than previously documented, say the Pitt researchers who studied more than 600 youth over an 8-month period.