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Photos: Homecoming 2020
Move over hoodies and hats—face coverings are the newest trend as a team spirit accessory. A reduced crowd of 5,500 socially distanced fans were welcomed to Heinz Field for Pitt’s homecoming football
In Combating COVID-19, Student Ambassadors Show the Power of Pitt
Think of them as your friendly neighborhood Panther pals: The Off-Campus Safety Ambassadors share information and resources with students living in off-campus housing to help keep the entire Oakland
Student Project, Pitt Programs Confront Colorism
When senior Blya Krouba moved from Ivory Coast to a Philadelphia suburb as a girl, she became acutely aware of her dark skin in a way she hadn’t before. Read about her recent project exploring
This English Class Has Things Sorted
For Lori Campbell-Tanner’s students in her Harry Potter: Blood, Power, Culture course, the Flex@Pitt model has enabled an online learning environment as engaging as the literary world they explore.
Pitt Engineering Alumnus Dedicates Major Commitment To Undergraduate Tuition Support
A multi-million-dollar, anonymous bequest will benefit underrepresented students at the Swanson School of Engineering.
Photos: Pitt In Person
As the Pittsburgh campus shifts to Guarded Risk operational posture this week, more courses and activities are moving toward in-person experiences. Take a look at some of the classrooms, lecture halls
Two Pitt Faculty Members Inducted into National Academy of Medicine
Toren Finkel and Amy Wagner have been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Medicine for their work on aging and neuro-rehab, respectively.
Pitt Senior Questions Biden on Message to Young Black Voters
Pitt senior Cedric Humphrey wanted to know what Joe Biden would say to young Black voters disappointed in the political system. During Thursday night’s ABC News town hall, he had a national stage to
Experts Discuss a Vaccine for COVID-19
If you missed yesterday’s panel discussion on rolling out a vaccine for COVID-19, watch the recording here, or read highlights from a wide-ranging discussion.
Phage lab finds success with hybrid approach
Though not without its challenges, Kristin Butela says students in her Foundations of Biology Lab course are collaborating and communicating their work better than in years’ past, in part due to
Innovating in a PInCh
It’s only fair that the Pitt Innovation Challenge would itself need to innovate. Find out which projects won this year’s competition—which awarded nearly $500,000—and how participants adjusted to a
Follow Kenyon Bonner on his weekly walk to meet Pitt students where they are
The vice provost and dean of students trekked nearly 4 miles through the Oakland neighborhood to reward students for following Pitt’s health rules.
Pitt Office Ramps Up Efforts to Prevent Sexual Violence
Carrie Benson and Pitt’s Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Office have been busy hosting online workshops and adding peer educators to its staff—all to drive home the message that everyone must
Q&A: Paul Duprex on the Promise of a COVID-19 Vaccine
Pitt’s Jonas Salk Chair for Vaccine Research explains why we need multiple candidate vaccines, what’s special about SARS-CoV-2 and why he’s hopeful about the future.
Save the Date: Community Engaged Scholarship Forum on March 2
Calls for workshops and poster presentations and nominations for awards for the virtual event, “Progress Through Partnerships: Advancing Community Resilience,” are open until Nov. 20.
Q&A: March of Dimes Expert on a COVID-19 Vaccine Going Global
When Jonas Salk and his Pitt team, supported by March of Dimes, tackled the polio pandemic, they came up with creative ways to make and distribute the vaccine. Dr. Rahul Gupta of March of Dimes
Let Your Vote Speak for Your Passion
Panthers, we stand at an important moment in history—one that asks for your participation. Don’t give way to divisiveness and despair during this political season.
Into the Unknown
Nothing could have prepared the Class of 2020 for what was about to happen as graduation neared. Read how one new alumna took advantage of University resources to navigate her job search.
Where Does Your Swab Go After Surveillance Testing?
At Pitt, the MiGEL Lab and its robot liquid handler play a major role in processing surveillance testing samples. Learn how samples are pooled, tested and sequenced to help in the battle against COVID
The Plan for Pitt 2025 Gets a Revised Timeline
The University paused work on the strategic plan to take time to address racial equity and justice during the pandemic. The process has now resumed with opportunities for input from campus
