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Epidemiologist Jane Cauley won a prestigious service award
She's the 2018 recipient of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Shirley Hohl Service Award.
Animation App Helps Patients Describe Pain
Pitt's Charles Jonassaint led a team that developed the Painimation tablet-based app. The innovation helps patients visually describe where, how much and what kind of pain they feel.
Under Pressure: Device Could Help to Avoid Pipeline Disasters, Aid Glaucoma Patients
A team led by Pitt engineer Piervincenzo Rizzo is developing a sensor aimed at preventing corrosion-induced pipeline breaks. The technology could have other impacts, including measuring eye pressure
Researcher Creates Enzymes From Scratch
Ann Donnelly, a research specialist in the Department of Biomedical Informatics, was part of a team that created the first-ever artificial enzyme capable of working in a living organism.
Hispanic Engineering Group Strives for Diversity, Inclusion in STEM Fields
Pitt’s chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers marks Hispanic Heritage Month — the group’s busiest time of year.
University Center for International Studies Celebrates 50 Years, International Week
From study abroad programs to courses and events infused with a global perspective, efforts at Pitt continue to broaden horizons.
2 Pitt faculty members were recognized for research in computational social science
Diane Litman and Yu-ru Lin made SAGE journal’s list of 39 women doing amazing research.
Pitt's Humanity in Action Fellowship awardees work toward social justice at home and abroad
The fellowship highlights models of action in social justice and examines the social and political roots of discrimination on a global scale.
Aging Institute Leadership Marches On
As new clinical director of the Aging Institute of UPMC, Anne Newman hopes to figure out why her fellow baby boomers are staying healthier for longer than past generations.
Brain-Body Research Gets Funding Boost
For centuries, people have speculated about the mind-body connection: Does one really affect the other? Neurobiologist Peter Strick’s research on brain pathways may hold answers.
Pitt launches initiative to support education debt relief and student success
An initiative of Chancellor Patrick Gallagher, the program will accommodate up to 150 seniors graduating in spring 2019. Those accepted will receive up to $5,000 toward their eligible student loan
Mary Allias was named a distinguished fellow of American Academy of Physician Assistants
The assistant professor has been recognized for exemplary achievement in service to the profession and the advancement of health care.
Pitt-Bradford received $2M in state funding for new engineering and tech facilities
The campus plans to develop a building to house classrooms, engineering and computer labs and shops and other specialized spaces to support new programs to meet local education and workforce needs.
Romero Lives!
Film and media studies professor Adam Lowenstein brings his expertise to Pittsburgh’s 50th anniversary celebration of the classic horror flick “Night of the Living Dead.”
Patients at Severe End of the Autism Spectrum Find Support at Specialty Clinic
When the Merck Inpatient Unit opened its doors in 1974, it was the only specialized inpatient unit for people with autism in the United States. More than 40 years later, it continues to help affected
Pitt Med researchers’ potential IBD treatment moves toward clinical testing
The intellectual property derived from research funded by multiple VA awards and National Institutes of Health grants.
Homecoming Celebrates 50 Years of Pitt’s African American Community Progress
In the tumult of 1968, a group of students gathered to form what would become the Black Action Society. The mission? To advocate for the concerns of Black students at Pitt and members of the local
Triplets plan for their future, find piece of their past
Catherine, Ryan and Stephen Klauder — triplets in Pitt’s Class of 2022 — discovered a monumental connection to the University while researching colleges.
Say ‘I Do’ All Over Again
Heinz Memorial Chapel opens its doors for couples to proclaim their love anew during an informal Homecoming weekend event.
Kazuo Hara won the University Japan Council’s first-ever documentary award
The film, “Sennan Asbestos Disaster,” follows a group of former asbestos workers as they seek justice and recognition from an indifferent Japanese government.
