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Pitt Musicians Take Talents Abroad
As the cauldrons of traditional Roma goulash boiled at a picnic in a southeast Hungarian village, local keyboard players improvised new melodies.
Cybersecurity Experts Discuss Russian Hacking
Discussion ranged from early cybercriminals to how espionage has evolved to just how secure our iPhones are today
Juan Manfredi was elected to the Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters
The vice provost for undergraduate studies was selected for his accomplishments in the field of mathematics.
Pitt's John Wallace and Hashaam Jamil received Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Awards
Coro Pittsburgh recognized the Social of Social Work faculty member and undergraduate student in a Jan. 28 ceremony.
Idea Exchange Drives Community Engagement, Social Entrepreneurship
Vice Provost for Research Mark Redfern says "this is not something for just sociology and social work; this is something for the entire University to come together,” citing disciplines including
Q&A: Africana Studies Chair Christel N. Temple
The new chair discusses the importance of literature and the future of Africana Studies at Pitt.
Reynolds Honored for Mental Health Work
The Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health is given by the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation to those whose contributions have made a profound and lasting impact in advancing the understanding
Former U.S. Attorney David J. Hickton Appointed Founding Director of Pitt Cyber Institute
Hickton’s work is expected to bring about new and innovative thinking on combating cybercrime within a dynamic digital landscape.
U.S. News Global Ranking Puts Pitt at No. 47 Again
Pitt held fast at No. 47 in the U.S. News and World Report 2017 Best Global Universities ranking and garnered a top 10 ranking among the best global universities for psychiatry and psychology, tying
Over-punishing Kids for Minor Infractions Sets Them on Wrong Path, Prof Says
Professor James Huguley outlined the cause and the remedy for schools over-punishing kids for relatively minor infractions in the Center for Race and Social Problems December lecture titled “Just
Kellie Kane was promoted to director of admissions
Kellie Kane, director of operations and strategic planning in the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, has been promoted to director of admissions.
Lauren Russell Wins 2017 Creative Writing Award from the National Endowment for the Arts
She plans to further develop a hybrid work of poems, lyrical essays, images and family documents.
Pitt-Johnstown staff lauded for outstanding service
Two members of the Pitt-Johnstown staff have been recognized for outstanding service.
New Dean Chosen for School of Education
Valerie Kinloch, professor of literacy studies and the associate dean of diversity, inclusion and community engagement in Ohio State’s College of Education and Human Ecology, has been named the Renée
Understanding Why We Should Exercise
We all know that physical activity is good for our overall well-being. Yet, scientists have never determined exactly why that is. The University of Pittsburgh has been chosen by the National
New Institute for Cyber Law, Policy and Security Positions Pitt as Leader in Cyber Fields
The new institute, headed by former United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania David J. Hickton, aims to build on Pitt’s existing strengths in the area of cybersecurity and will
Pitt to Lead National Trauma Research Network
The Schools of the Health Sciences have been awarded a U.S. Department of Defense contract that could lead to $90 million in research over the next decade to improve trauma care for both civilians and
Jeremy Weber was selected to serve on the National Academy of Sciences Committee on National Statistics
The assistant professor in Pitt's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs review, assess, and make recommendations for collecting data and reporting information.
Sharing the Wealth
Two Pitt professors help to set up a research methods library in Alexandria, Egypt, by coordinating the collection and shipment of 6,700 statistics books.
3 Learning Research and Development Center graduate students were awarded University research grants
Each will receive support from the University Research Council Research in Diversity program for their studies.
