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How to Name a Baby Gene
Evolutionary biologists teamed up with rhetoric scholars to find a common understanding of what it means for a gene to be functional.
A Pitt-led study calculating stress on rails was published in an ASME journal
The study was led by Piervincenzo Rizzo, professor of civil and environmental engineering.
The Forest, the Trees and the Leaves
Ian Sigal, founding director of the Laboratory of Ocular Biomechanics in the University of Pittsburgh Department of Ophthalmology, surveys the ever-changing landscape of the eye.
A Swanson School solar project was selected for a US Department of Energy prize
The research team is evaluating new methods to improve the top glass sheet in solar panels.
Research Team Sparks Community Conversations About Climate Change
A group of Pitt educators is joining forces with museums and community partners to make climate change more tangible—and inspire people to act.
Pitt Day of Giving 2020 set records
The fundraising blitz prompted gifts from 7,630 alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and friends.
Jaime Booth was honored for her work with teens
She received the Deborah K. Padgett Early Career Achievement Award from the Society for Social Work and Research.
Pitt commits to carbon neutrality
The University has already reduced greenhouse gas emissions on the Pittsburgh campus by 22%. Building and infrastructure efficiencies are key to the new goal of carbon neutrality by 2037—Pitt’s 250th
A new Pitt-Bradford building earned the campus’ first LEED status
The 170-bed residence hall, Livingston Alexander House, received a silver-level certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Valerie Kinloch has released a new co-edited book advocating for social change
"Race, Justice, and Activism in Literacy Instruction" encourages educators to engage in justice-centered work.
Pitt Green Fund supports more than just sustainable student initiatives
The student-led Pitt Green Fund helped launch the campus thrift store and bicycle co-op, but its board also tackles efforts related to equity and social justice.
How Pitt is Preparing for the Spread of the Coronavirus
The University of Pittsburgh continues to monitor the spread of the coronavirus disease, COVID-19, and is taking steps to respond to community needs.
Sharing with Harrisburg How Pitt’s Research Changes—and Saves—Lives
For Amy Kleebank, art director in the Office of University Communications and Marketing, meeting legislators during Pitt Day in Harrisburg is a way to advocate for the University whose research saved
Remembering alumna who paved the way for black female educators in Pittsburgh
Gertrude Wade (EDUC ’44, ’46G) helped break the color barrier in Pittsburgh by landing the job as the first African American female principal in Pittsburgh Public Schools.
Shedding Light on the Imperfect Path
Stephanie Adams of the University of Texas at Dallas didn’t follow a straightforward path to become a university dean. She shared her story with members of the Swanson School of Engineering community
Pitt Logistics and Printing Services earned Life'sWork Partner of the Year Award
The nonprofit organization focuses on supporting individuals with disabilities to strengthen their workplace abilities and build life skills.
Trevor Devine was awarded the Swanson School’s George Washington Prize
The award aims to reinforce the importance of engineering and technology in society and enhance the visibility of the profession across the Swanson School’s engineering disciplines.
Shawn Ellies was appointed chair of the American Society of Industrial Security Pittsburgh Chapter
The Pitt Police commander and director of security will lead more than 200 local members.
See a Piece of Olympic Games History
The 1936 Berlin Olympic Games were famous for Jesse Owens’ sweeping victories, but did you know that Pitt shares in the history too? A 21-year-old runner named John Woodruff (A&S ’39) paused mid-race
The legacy of the first Black woman to graduate from Pitt Pharmacy lives on
In addition to making history at Pitt, Ella P. Stewart (PHARM 1916) was the first Black woman pharmacist licensed in Pennsylvania, as well as one of the first Black women licensed to practice pharmacy
