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Pittsburgh Action Against Rape advocates will hold weekly drop-in sessions this semester
They’ll offer support to students, staff and faculty in the Prevention at Pitt office. Drop in between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Pitt-Bradford’s creative arts magazine will unveil its 2025 issue Jan. 22
Bailey’s Beads will host a celebration, featuring live readings from contributors, an open mic for the public, refreshments and prizes.
Mumbe Kithakye was named executive director of assessment and data analytics
Kithakye will join Pitt’s Division of Student Affairs, where she’ll teach staffers about using data to tell the University’s story.
Alumni updates, winter 2025
This winter, Pitt alumni wrote novels, directed plays, gave TEDx talks, won Emmys and made Pennsylvania history. Read about these accomplishments and many more.
How this Pitt professor lent her voice to a hit medical drama
The School of Medicine’s Sylvia Owusu-Ansah shared her story with writers of HBO Max’s “The Pitt.”
Pitt staff members earned BikePGH Educators of the Year award
Lucy Klug and Sarah Sleva were recognized for their commitment to fostering a bike-friendly community.
These Pitt projects are helping to keep service members and veterans healthy
From helping the Marines prevent injuries to extending the “golden hour” in trauma care, this research is advancing military medicine.
Pitt and the Smithsonian have teamed up to teach life sciences skills to local middle schoolers
The hands-on curriculum is introducing young students in Pittsburgh’s Greater Hazelwood neighborhood to real-world applications of biotechnology.
Pitt’s growing research impact is on full display in the 2023-24 annual research report
Read stories of University researchers who have blended disciplines and put innovations into action, contributing to $1.2 billion in research expenditures over the last year.
Pitt senior Katie Currie and her twin won $88K on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
Watch highlights of the sisters dominating the game show.
The Pitt-led PaTH Network earned $13M to continue its research
Kathleen McTigue and Michael Becich have received four years of funding to advance patient-centered health care research.
Tao Han won a Humboldt Research Award
Given to up to 100 researchers each year, the award recognizes internationally outstanding academic work.
David Beck will be interim dean for the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
The executive vice dean steps in for Tony Delitto, who was named associate provost for digital education last fall, effective Jan. 31.
In ‘community classrooms’ across Pittsburgh, Pitt med students are learning to be engaged physicians
The Community Alliance Program is rethinking traditional medical education, sending students into local public service organizations to learn critical communication and trust-building skills.
Jerry Dickinson is the new dean for Pitt’s School of Law
A former Fulbrighter and housing rights advocate, Pitt Law’s vice dean joined the University in 2017. His new appointment begins Jan. 15.
Pitt undergrads will offer free tax assistance starting in February
In partnership with the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program provides Pittsburgh residents with tax return and refund support.
For this Pitt alumna, to dance is to dream
At Pittsburgh’s Hill Dance Academy Theatre, Ayisha Morgan-Lee uses Black dance to teach history and possibility.
We just got a postcard from ...
Use Pitt Magazine's new interactive map to learn about your fellow alums' adventures.
Jay Darr will serve as senior strategic advisor to Pitt’s vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion
He has previously served director of the University Counseling Center and associate dean of student wellness. Darr’s new role begins Jan. 21.
Your Pitt winter survival guide
Taking these precautions from the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management will help keep you safe and warm all season.
