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A Pitt study on hearing loss and social participation received a PCORI award
Catherine Palmer and her SHRS team will use the funding to find out if satisfaction with social participation improves with availability of hearing support.
Peter Strick was honored for brain research
Peter Strick, founding scientific director of the University of Pittsburgh's Brain Institute, was selected for a 2019 Krieg Cortical Kudos Discoverer Award in recognition of his contributions to the
Alex Toner was recognized as a Western Pennsylvania Rising Star
A graduate of the School of Computing and Information, he is assistant director of community engagement in the Office of Community and Governmental Relations.
A Pitt Engineering team won an award for an ASL translator device
The undergraduates took the Bronze Award at the InnovateFPGA 2019 Global Contest Regional Final.
Video: What Are You Thankful For?
See what Pitt students had to say, and share your answer with the University community on Facebook or Twitter.
Mister Rogers’ legacy beyond the TV screen
It may not come as a surprise that Pitt neighbor Mister Rogers left an imprint on the School of Education and related programs, but the Department of English, too? His approach to childhood
Pitt and UPMC will lead a new national research and training center on family support
Funded by a $4.3 million grant, the center will leverage state-of-the-art research to improve the care, health and quality of life of all persons with disabilities and the families who support them.
‘Neighborhood’ Archives Bring Community Together
Dedicated archivists spent more than two decades collecting and cataloging papers, photos, promotional materials and more in the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Collection housed at Pitt.
Pitt hosted students from Franklin Regional School District for Disability Mentoring Day
Disability Mentoring Day is a nationwide effort to promote career development for students with disabilities through hands-on career exploration.
Pitt was honored in the Healthiest Employers of Pittsburgh Awards
The University of Pittsburgh was recognized for its dedication and commitment to employee health and wellness as a large employer in the Western Pennsylvania region.
Lisa Bodnar was named as a committee member for an infant feeding study
The National Academy of Medicine committee will assess best practices for feeding infants and children from birth up to two years of age.
Survivorship Clinic Helps Patients With What Comes After Head and Neck Cancer
The human papillomavirus (HPV) epidemic has led to a sharp increase in HPV-related head and neck cancer. Many patients survive, but then face new obstacles related to the treatment of their condition.
Pitt’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences celebrated its 50th anniversary
The school began as one of the smallest schools on campus in 1969 and has grown to be one of the most prominent today.
Financial Worries Linked to Workplace Performance
In a series of studies of workers ranging from nursing aides to truck drivers, business professor Carrie Leana found that the more employees worried about money, the worse their work performance—even
Andrea Hegenroeder received a distinguished teaching award
The associate professor of physical therapy was honored by the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
Experts weigh in on Instagram hiding likes
Psychologist Sophia Choukas-Bradley and brand strategist Vanitha Swaminathan say Instagram’s move this week to hide the number of likes on some posts in the U.S. could change how young adults feel
Alumna Lia Winter was a finalist in an innovation competition
Her trademarked patent, the EasyWhip, created a new whip stitching method that improves graft accuracy and overall patient outcomes.
The Mentorship That Shaped Mister Rogers
With the upcoming Nov. 22 release of the film “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” Pittwire Health is celebrating the values that Fred Rogers and his mentor, Pitt child psychologist and associate
Helping Kids Manage Anxiety—With an App
Pitt researchers Jennifer Silk and Bambang Parmantohave developed a tool that helps kids and adolescents better manage their anxiety. And now, they’re working with Pitt’s Innovation Institute, local
Program Allows Personalized Approach to Medical Records
It can take 100 clicks for a doctor to order the right test and check a patient’s health history using a typical electronic health record. Yalini Senathirajah has designed a program that could reduce
