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Pitt scientists validated a new panel for blood biomarkers of Alzheimer’s
Senior author Thomas Karikari hopes the test could help physicians capture the disease’s multifaceted nature and develop an approach for early intervention.

Pitt and Carnegie Mellon are collaborating with NVIDIA to launch its inaugural AI Tech Community
The University will lead a center focused on computational opportunities in the health and learning sciences, including applications of AI in clinical medicine, biomanufacturing and K-12 education.

A Pitt postdoc won a US Department of Agriculture grant
Grete Gansauer received $188K from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to study rural communities.

Angela Wolfe won the 2024 Pitt-Bradford Staff Recognition Award
The associate dean of student affairs was praised for helping students advocate for themselves.

Introducing the University Center for International Studies’ interim co-directors
Longtime staff members Allyson Delnore and Jeff Whitehead will lead UCIS and Pitt Global, respectively.

Alumnus Chris Papst won a national Emmy Award
The investigative reporter was recognized for his reporting on Baltimore City Schools’ treatment of students with disabilities.

2 Pitt historians were featured in an Emmy-winning documentary
You can see Alonna Carter-Donaldson and Laurence Glasco in WQED’s ‘Pittsburgh and the Great Migration.’

Pitt is a top employer for people with disabilities, according to the National Organization on Disability
The University is the only institution of higher education to receive NOD’s 2024 Leading Disability Employer Seal.

Chengcheng Huang won an NSF CAREER Award
The mathematical biologist will study neural activity and anatomy to provide a new understanding of communications in the brain.

14 Pitt people were named to Pittsburgh Magazine’s 40 under 40 list
Faculty and staff honorees include Carrie Benson, Leonard Weiss, Orquidia Torres and Eloho Ufomata.

Ian Flynn’s research on Mars’ lava buildup was highlighted by the journal Icarus
The study validated findings of spatter cones by comparing the extraterrestrial structures to the aftermath of an Earth volcano.

Tasha Alston’s new book brings Black fatherhood into focus
The School of Medicine assistant professor covers how this group has historically exhibited resilience regarding their health, parenting and communities.

You can access national, regional and global newspapers with your Pitt login
Here’s your guide to navigating the University Library System’s databases.

Pitt earned an 8th consecutive Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
The University is among 90 nationwide recognized for an outstanding commitment to equity and inclusion.

How Pitt is helping the commonwealth thrive in an increasingly digital world
The University joined a Greater Pittsburgh Digital Inclusion Alliance project to increase access to internet in 11 rural Pennsylvania counties.

Pitt-Bradford is partnering with SHRS to offer an emergency medicine degree
Students will graduate from the four-year program ready to become certified paramedics.

Get ready for graduate school with this Pitt workshop series
Monthly sessions will provide insights on choosing the right program, applying, financing your education and more. Registration is open.

2 Pitt faculty published a book on nursing ethics
The collection of essays co-edited by Michael Deem and Jennifer Lingler is available from Oxford University Press.

Work on the Panther Overlook hillside development will begin soon
The nationally recognized design, which will unify the upper and lower Pittsburgh campus and update aging infrastructure, was approved by Pitt’s Property and Facilities Committee.

5 ways Pitt is reaching its sustainability goals
Plus, 5 ways you can get involved during Campus Sustainability Month.