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For Those Too Tired to Brush
For people traveling, in the military, without access to water — or just too exhausted to get out of bed — skipping the toothbrush for a day is sometimes inevitable. Pitt undergrads Lauren Yocum and
Librarian Helps Aspiring Entrepreneurs Clear Pathways to Their New Ventures
LaMonica Wiggins, the new entrepreneurship librarian at Pitt’s University Library System, works with people who are exploring new business ventures and assists them with industry, company and market
Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew received a Gateway Medical Society Lifetime Achievement Award
She is an adjunct professor an alumna of the School of Medicine.
Pitt’s retirement savings plan won a Plan Sponsor of the Year Award
The Office of Human Resources was recognized for its Write Your Own Financial Story communications campaign, its education initiative and overall plan updates.
Undergraduate John R. Starr won a Beinecke Scholarship
The $34,000 award will fund graduate studies for the Bachelor of Philosophy student.
New President Named for University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and University of Pittsburgh at Titusville
Catherine Koverola, inaugural provost and senior adviser at the African Leadership University in Mauritius, Africa, will begin her tenure at Pitt–Bradford and Pitt–Titusville on June 1, 2019.
Jeannette South-Paul was honored by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf
The Andrew W. Mathieson Professor and chair of the Department of Family Medicine served in the U.S. Army for 21 years.
Keeping an Eye on AI: Pitt Engineer Examines the Future of Intelligent Machines
Engineering researcher Ervin Sejdic studies the rapidly evolving technology and potential applications of artificial intelligence in machines, whether in health sciences or self-driving vehicles.
A new program is combating the opioid crisis while promoting better back pain management
Pitt’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences designed the Primary Spine Practitioner Certification Program to bring together two groups often at odds — physical therapists and chiropractors —
WISER is celebrating 25 years
The internationally renowned simulation center focuses on health care education, improving patient safety and professional development.
Food Recovery Heroes won a state Zero Waste Excellence Award
The Pennsylvania Resources Council recognized the Pitt student group for its environmental leadership.
The University retirement savings plan received an Eddy Award
Pitt was recognized for its implementation and communication efforts in updating the 2017-18 plan.
Student’s Photo Exhibit Asks Refugee Youth, ‘What Does Pittsburgh Mean to You?’
Pitt senior Prachi Patel’s research project encourages refugee youth living in Pittsburgh to share their voices through photography. See the exhibit at Hillman Library through March.
New Report Shows Major Boost from Pitt to Pennsylvania Economy, Communities
A newly released report highlights how Pitt’s $4.2 billion annual total economic impact drives innovation, draws talent, shapes careers and anchors communities across the state.
A New Wrinkle on Vascular Implants
An undergraduate research project in the Swanson School of Engineering sent alumnus Joe Pugar (’17) in a new career direction, as CEO of startup company Aruga Technologies.
3 Dietrich School faculty members were recognized for teaching excellence
Julie Beaulieu, Geoffrey Glover and Jeffrey Wheeler won the 2019 Tina and David Bellet Teaching Excellence Award.
Professors, Community Leader Discuss High Maternal Mortality Rate in New Podcast
Mothers are dying of pregnancy-related complications at a high rate in the United States, especially African Americans. Three Pitt professors appointed to Pennsylvania’s Maternal Mortality Review
Campus Mentors, Advisers Share Strategies to Address Changing Student Needs
More than 200 faculty, staff and students recently gathered to share ideas for fostering deeper mentoring and advising relationships and using technology to better serve students at Pitt.
The University Center for Teaching and Learning hosted the Pittsburgh Regional Faculty Symposium
The conference saw attendees from universities and colleges in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, New York, Kentucky, Massachusetts and Ontario.
A team of Pitt undergrads captured a silver medal for their ‘molecular movie camera’
More than 300 teams competed at the International Genetically Engineering Machine competition to solve an open research or societal problem.
