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Xing Chen won 3 grants for her research to better understand and restore sight
She’s working on bringing the implant, which could present a new way to restore patients’ sight, to market with startup Phosphoenix.
Nastasia Mauger won the 2024 PRACE Ada Lovelace Award
The award is given to a female scientist who made an outstanding contribution to high-performance computing.
3 ways Pitt researchers are making strides in assistive technology
From smart uses of smart-home technology to driving simulators, these innovators are leveraging tech to improve lives.
Pitt Stages is bringing this professor’s play to life for the first time
“Morning Reckoning” harkens back to the golden age of boy bands and teen girl fandom that defined Kelly Trumbull’s adolescence. See it through Feb. 23.
Pitt senior Simon Wang won Campus Compact’s Student Leadership Impact Award
He was honored for co-founding the Pittsburgh Policy Initiative, a campus organization for students who want to get involved in public policy and policy analysis.
Pitt’s spring commencement will be held at PPG Paints Arena on May 4
The venue change will ensure every student in the University’s largest-ever graduating class can participate in the ceremony.
11 Pitt people were named to the Pittsburgh Business Times’ 30 Under 30 list
This year’s esteemed group of young professionals includes University students, faculty and alumni.
Fang Peng was elected to the National Academy of Engineering
The RK Mellon Endowed Chair Professor is recognized for contributing to the development of high-powered electronic technologies for advanced power grid and energy conversion.
This newly expanded Pitt program is building a community-engaged campus police department
The Police Development Program is reducing the barrier to entry for law enforcement professions by providing free state certification, housing and a stipend.
2 Pitt alumni have been elected to the National Academy of Education
Jinfa Cai and Drew Gitomer, each members of the University’s Learning Research and Development Center, join the 2025 class.
Pitt’s better when we’re together. Make an impact with your PDoG gift on Feb. 25.
24 hours of “all in” generosity will create limitless opportunities across the University all year long.
This researcher is building a better teacher
With the knowledge and collaboration that flows from the IDEA Lab, Marie K. Norman works to improve teaching and learning at Pitt and beyond.
3 ways Pitt researchers are getting health care to those who need it
Wielding video games and engagement tools helps these researchers offer care that’s broader and more relevant.
Hear from interdisciplinary researchers at the LRDC colloquium series
Sara Rimm-Kaufman of the University of Virginia will present on Feb. 3; Stephen Hutt of the University of Denver will speak on April 7.
Angela Stewart is ensuring tech education is welcoming, creative and fun-filled
Her research, in collaboration with a local summer camp, ensures all students are recognized and their participation — whether overt, muted or cautious — is reinforced.
Get experience with audio-visual mediums with Jarman Lab at Pitt
The four-day film bootcamp for faculty, staff and graduate and professional students returns in May. Apply by Feb. 21.
A Pitt community partnership was honored for advancing sustainable growth solutions in Fayette County
The Appalachian Bridges to the Future project earned a Climate Luminary Honor for its work fostering economic development and fighting brain drain in the region.
Entrepreneurs, join Pitt’s updated alumni business directory
Submit the form to showcase your company, connect with fellow graduates and collaborate with University units.
Registration is open for the Community Engaged Scholarship Forum on March 4
This year’s theme is Reducing Barriers, Creating Opportunity. Scholar and Pittsburgh native Andre M. Perry will serve as keynote speaker.
Why Pitt is the best place for alumni to earn an advanced degree
The Pitt2Pitt Scholarship makes it more affordable. Learn more about graduate and professional offerings, including flexible learning options, on Feb. 11.
