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The Feeling’s Mutual
From the very beginning of the pandemic, Pitt students jumped into action to support communities on and off campus through a group called Pitt Mutual Aid.
Helping Those Farthest from Home
International students are faced with specialized concerns—like rapidly changing immigration and travel regulations—in addition to the issues faced by the entire University community in light of the
A new Pitt initiative gives recent grads continuing education opportunities
Pitt2Pitt provides spring 2020 graduates streamlined admissions and additional funding to continue their education at Pitt in areas like public health, data science and management.
Proactive Work of Computer Scientists Prepared Infrastructure to Withstand Pandemic
Thanks to system administrators, IT workers and computer scientists, Assistant Professor Amy Babay says networks and internet services have been able to withstand the extra strain during COVID-19.
Formula Developed to Combat HIV Could Work as Novel Coronavirus Preventive
Pitt Pharmacy’s Lisa Rohan is developing a nasal spray using a compound derived from algae and a plant in the tobacco family that could help keep the novel coronavirus from infecting the lungs.
Study Finds Difference Between Mindless and Distracted Eating
Many people are grappling with eating habits as we spend more time at home. There’s a difference between eating mindlessly and eating distractedly, says Pitt researcher Carli Liguori, and she has tips
Helping Out
Twenty years ago, Douglas Guy (A&S ’78) arrived in South Africa to launch an environmentally conscious self-help model for locals to build affordable, sustainable housing. Today, he's seeking
What Students Can Expect from the CARES Act
The U.S. Department of Education is allocating relief funds for colleges and universities to distribute to students impacted by COVID-19. Here’s the basic breakdown of how to find out if you’re a
Pandemic Brings New Urgency to Pitt Food Systems Research
Our food ecosystem is broken, says business professor and acting dean of the Honors College Audrey J. Murrell. Research at Pitt and partnerships in the community aim to help fix it.
Student Tenacity Showcased at Big Idea Competition
The teams in this year’s Randall Family Big Idea Competition couldn’t be stopped—competitors asked the organizers to go digital, and they obliged. See the winners.
Pomp, Despite the Circumstance
Senior business student Oriana Garcia and her family celebrated her graduation with flowers, a home-cooked breakfast and Chancellor Patrick Gallagher in her living room via video.
FDA Grants Pitt Spinout Emergency Use Approval
The Hemolung respiratory assist system, which was designed at the University of Pittsburgh, has been granted emergency use authorization from the FDA to treat lung failure caused by COVID-19.
$900,000 Awarded Through COVID-19 Pilot Grant Program
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute at the University of Pittsburgh has awarded $900,000 to 17 studies to address different aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Seniors Awarded Top Honors at Virtual Graduation Celebration
The Emma W. Locke Award winner is Sarah Steward and the Omicron Delta Kappa Senior of the Year Award winner is Jordan Fields.
In Case You Missed It: Pitt’s Virtual Celebration of the Class of 2020
On April 26, 2020, thousands of viewers tuned in to watch the virtual commencement ceremony—the first celebration of its kind at Pitt. Watch the video here.
Top Administrators Donate to Support Pitt Students and Mission
University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Patrick Gallagher today announced that he and his senior leadership team have committed a portion of their salaries to support students and the Pitt community
Senior’s love song to the Cathedral of Learning strikes a chord
Could “Cathy” be the next “Sweet Caroline”? Biology major and graduating senior Dhyan Rajamani has a new anthem for the Pitt community that’s sure to stick in your head.
Social Media Ambassadors Give Inside View of Life at Pitt
Their job was to share their stories of life as students in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. Read reflections from two social media ambassadors as they prepare to graduate.
Good Reads, Good Memories
Get to know Pitt’s alumni magazine with an editor-curated collection of articles from their archives.
Pitt Again Named Top Public University in Northeast
The University of Pittsburgh has been named the top public university in the Northeast, according to the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. This is the fourth time in five
