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Campaign Donors Make Gifts of Impact, Aid United Way to ‘Do What They Do Best’
As Pitt kicks off its 14th United Way campaign, one Pitt staff member explains why she supports the campaign and gives to the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Pitt researchers are examining why fear can be fun
Some people love "scary-fun" experiences like haunted houses. Pitt researchers Margee Kerr and Greg Siegle are finding out why — and using their research to make local attractions even scarier.
Social Work Dean Larry E. Davis' Contributions Leave the World a ‘Better, Fairer Place’
In his 17th year at the helm of Pitt’s School of Social Work, Dean Larry E. Davis announces he will step down at the end of the 2017-18 academic year, amid praise for his leadership and his dedication
Enigma: Pitt Public Health Researcher Worked to Pinpoint Culprit of Mysterious Illness in Brazil
When a mysterious illness emerged in his Brazilian hometown, Pitt Public Health's Ernesto T.A. Marques mobilized with colleagues to decode its unknowns.
A new Pitt back pain study and drug take back efforts could lead to decreased opioid use
More than 40% of low back pain patients are prescribed opioids at some point. Associate Professor Mike Schneider and colleagues want to bring that number down.
A project led by Aaron Brenner received an Institute of Museum and Library Services grant
The Pitt-led team will develop a guide and toolkit that to libraries address needs, develop practices, anticipate challenges and learn from successful civic data partnerships.
2 Pitt physics and astronomy professors were elected fellows of the American Physical Society
The society recognized Adam K. Leibovich and W. Vincent Liu for their research.
Pitt research on wheelchair testing methods received $5M
David Brienza and Jon Pearlman will lead the project, funded by the National Institute on Disability.
Larry E. Davis was honored for career achievements
The School of Social Work dean has been recognized by the Society for Social Work and Research and Nabhi Christian Ministries of Lincoln/Larimer.
Alyson Stover received an Occupational Therapy Award of Recognition
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences assistant professor was honored by the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.
Yolanda Covington-Ward was recognized by the Association for Africanist Anthropology
The associate professor of Africana studies has been honored with the 2017 Elliot P. Skinner Book Award.
Pittsburgh Magazine named 13 Pitt affiliates to its 40 Under 40 List
Three faculty and staff, one student and nine alumni made the 19th annual list.
David Beck was named Educator of the Year by Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants
Candidates are nominated by students or peers for inspiring and challenging their students and colleagues.
Alumna Earns CEO of the Year Honors
As chief operating officer for Allianz Africa, Delphine Maïdou (BUS ’96) has been credited with turning around the company’s reputation in South Africa. For her significant impact on the continent's
Inaugural Goldman Prize Competition Seeks to Improve Education Through Innovation
Sponsored by alumni Richard and Renée Goldman, the competition awarded three teams a total of $30,000 for their innovative ideas to improve education.
Chinese Alumni Forge Global Connections
Increasingly, universities are looking to their alumni in China for help creating important international links, and for the University of Pittsburgh, that effort is being bolstered by one key
Engineering Program Helps People With Disabilities Advance Professional Development
Pitt's Advancing Inclusive Manufacturing program helps college students with conditions such as paraplegia, epilepsy and autism transition to careers in machining and engineering.
Donald Yealy was elected to the National Academy of Medicine
The professor of medicine and clinical and translational sciences was among 70 new members recognized for outstanding contributions to the health sciences and public health.
Studies Suggest Dental Formations Serve as Disease Indicators
Alexandre Vieira of the Pitt School of Dental Medicine is researching ways that abnormalities in dental development can act as indicators that people may carry genetic risks for ailments such as
The University of Pittsburgh was honored with a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
Pitt was one of only two institutions in the commonwealth to receive the award.
