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Holger Hoock was awarded an NEH grant to rethink humanities doctoral education
The J. Carroll Amundson Professor of British History's project aims to foster a transformation in how faculty, students and administrators envision the broader importance of doctorates in humanities.
Researchers Find Link Between Alcohol Use, Perceived Physical Attractiveness
Many social situations involve alcohol, but little is known about why people drink and how drinking might affect perceptions of others. A study by Pitt psychologists offers the field next steps for
Joseph Samosky is the Swanson School's Outstanding Educator 2018
The assistant professor of bioengineering is recognized for excellence in the teaching and development of the Art of Making program.
Cathedral of Learning Society inducts 19 new members
The recognition program honors donors who have made lifetime gifts of $1 million or more to the University.
Developmental psychologist studies subculture’s ‘fursuit’ of happiness
Pitt–Bradford’s Rebecca McHugh, an assistant professor of developmental psychology, returns to Anthrocon to study identity and stigma among furries — a global community of anthropomorphic fans.
Bethany Barone Gibbs earns NIH funding to study sitting and blood pressure
The Pitt Education and School of Medicine researchers will receive $3.4 million over five years for the project.
Board of Trustees Approves Chief Investment Officer, Treasurer, New Members
The University of Pittsburgh Board of Trustees approved the hiring of a chief investment officer and a treasurer for the University during its June 29 meeting. It also elected five new members.
Ann E. Cudd Named University of Pittsburgh Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor
Ann E. Cudd, dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Boston University, was named Pitt’s provost and senior vice chancellor at the Board of Trustees meeting on June 29.
A collaborative program provides funding for high-need special education professionals
The professional training grant is funded by the federal Office of Special Education Programs for $1.1 million over the next five years.
Psychology and engineering researchers team up for a longitudinal look at brain aging disparities
They’re trying to understand what aspects of health and the social environment matter for brain aging among middle-aged people.
New Statue Pays Tribute to Legendary Transplant Surgeon Thomas Starzl
The University of Pittsburgh recently unveiled a sculpture of Thomas Starzl, “the father of organ transplantation,” near the Cathedral of Learning. Starzl is also featured in a new documentary with
Undergraduate Aryana Nakhai receives a Society of Women Engineers scholarship
The Swanson School senior is studying electrical engineering with a concentration on power systems.
Rory Cooper earned the 2018 American Institute for Biomedical Engineering Advocacy Award
The founding director of Pitt's Human Engineering Research Laboratories was recognized for outstanding and lasting contributions to humanity and the field of bioengineering.
Pitt Task Force Outlines Framework for Confronting Nationwide Opioid Crisis
Pitt is taking a leading role in tackling the public health crisis by strengthening its prevention, treatment and recovery programs to bring meaningful change to the lives of students.
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher announces the first Pitt Seed Project recipients
The 23 awardees were chosen after 125 faculty and staff members spent weeks reviewing the proposals.
Chess Ace Makes Her Next Move
The 18-year-old founder, president and CEO of The Queen’s Gambit Chess Institute, Ashley Priore, is coming to Pitt as an English major this fall, bringing with her the message that the skills of the
Pitt's Innovation Institute is recognized at the Deshpande Symposium
The Deshpande Symposium Awards recognize outstanding accomplishments in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship on college campuses.
David Vorp is recognized as a Fellow of the American Heart Association
It signifies his innovative and sustained contributions to the fields of arteriosclerosis, thrombosis and vascular biology.
This alumnus brings award-winning poetry to the classroom, reflects on race and justice
Cameron Barnett’s first book of poetry gained national attention and awards. Today, he’s a teacher at Fanny Edel Falk Laboratory School — the same place where he first dreamed of becoming a writer.
Pitt Education faculty are awarded federal funds for urban special education doctoral program
The grant, which totals more than $1 million, will operate the program as a collaboration between Pitt’s Special Education Program and the Center for Urban Education.
