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6 laws every Pennsylvania newbie needs to know
Moving to a new place is always a challenge, but you can start the fall semester off right by learning some local ordinances and oddities.
Prevention at Pitt graduated a new Survivor Support Network cohort
More than 75 members have completed training since the program was revamped in 2024.
Jonathan Rubin will lead a new Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics journal
The SIAM Journal on Life Sciences will focus on using quantitative methods to study biological systems and their applications.
NSLS is coming to the Pittsburgh campus
Eligible students will receive invitations to join the new National Society of Leadership and Success chapter in the coming weeks.
New Pitt research suggests cellphone data could help clinicians identify and treat mental health disorders
Colin E. Vize says passive sensing could give clinicians access to more (and more reliable) data about their patients’ lives.
Alumni, it’s time to register for Pitt Homecoming 2025
Join the Pitt Alumni Association for fireworks, football and other festivities starting Oct. 23.
9 Pitt people made Pittsburgh Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list
Among the honorees are Sophia Choukas-Bradley, associate professor of psychology, and Jamilah Ducar, leader of the Office of Engagement and Community Affairs.
See photos from the inaugural JCC Maccabi Campus Games at Pitt
Nearly 2,000 Jewish teen athletes from around the world competed and connected during the weeklong Olympic-style event.
What’s the difference between a mountain pika and a rabbit? Their noses.
A surprising new Pitt study suggests that mammals living at high elevations switch off many of the genes that help them smell.
Pitt findings point to lava as a source of Venus’ CO2-rich atmosphere
Ian Flynn is among a group of researchers who found the planet’s extreme environment may be the result of early outgassing rather than its position in our solar system.
2 Pitt teams earned Mid-Atlantic Emmy nominations
Staffers from the University’s Office of Marketing and Communications and Center for Teaching and Learning created the outstanding videos.
John C. Byrd has been named UPMC Hillman Cancer Center director
The internationally lauded researcher will lead one of the nation’s premier National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers.
A Responsible Data Science project will explore extreme human altruism
The Pitt initiative will collaborate with the Carnegie Hero Fund to make its 121 years of data on heroes available to researchers.
Pitt’s School of Education is leading a new life sciences workforce training program
Supported by the Richard King Mellon Foundation, the job-creating project will develop new educational credentials and partnerships to transform Pittsburgh into a life sciences powerhouse.
Pitt-Titusville student Spencer Riley received a Nightingale Scholarship
The competitive scholarship recognizes outstanding nursing students across Pennsylvania who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to the profession.
3 Pitt campuses are among this year’s Colleges of Distinction
The University’s Pittsburgh, Bradford and Johnstown campuses made the list for helping students learn, grow and succeed.
A Pitt team received a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health
Jamie Hanson, Jennifer Silk and Dana Tudorascu will use the funding to study early life adversity.
Susan Shea is a collaborator on a red blood cell research project
The Pitt Medicine professor will work with Carnegie Mellon University scientists on the 21-month DARPA investigation.
How a local nonprofit is helping parenting students earn college degrees
With support from Pitt’s Nonprofit Capacity Building Program, Pittsburgh Scholar House offers scholarships, housing and transportation assistance and other resources to help nontraditional students.
7 ways to stay busy in Pittsburgh this August
Explore the city’s largest park, shop vintage and upcycled goods, see the stars and try new flavors at these free events throughout the month.
