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Pitt researchers have identified a new culprit in Alzheimer’s progression
Their discovery could help change the prevention and treatment of the disease.

Pitt Arrival 2023 in pictures
Here’s how new and returning Panthers kicked off the 2023-24 academic year.

After living in cities across the US, this alum is ready to invest in his hometown
Since graduating from Pitt in 1980, David Motley has amassed quite a career as a venture capitalist, real estate developer and corporate executive.

Pitt-Bradford was named a best regional college for the 20th year in a row
The Princeton Review also gave the campus high marks in financial aid, admissions selectivity and fire safety.

A record number of Pitt students and alumni participated in Lantern Night
Thousands gathered before the Cathedral of Learning at dusk to pass along the light of learning during the 2023 ceremony.

Forbes named Pitt a 2023 Best-In-State Employer
They surveyed 70,000 workers across the U.S. to determine who made the cut.

How a Netflix star and Pitt alumna helps clients find lasting love
What started as strong interpersonal skills and a good eye for romantic pairings has evolved into a thriving career as a Jewish matchmaker for Aleeza Ben Shalom.

Check out Workforce Wednesdays at Pitt-Greensburg
Employers and graduate school representatives will visit Chambers Hall each week to discuss job shadowing, internships, volunteering and career opportunities.

New accreditation will help BE STEM create more paths to college
The pre-college, equity-centered initiative will now be recognized by college admissions. Early data shows it’s already helping to diversify university STEM programs.

This alumnus' lifetime of opportunity inspired him to help more college dreams take flight
Here's why Jim Zurcher didn't think he needed a college degree, and why he changed his mind.

Pittsburgh Action Against Rape staff now have drop-in hours at Pitt
Beginning Aug. 30, anyone affected by sexual-based violence can stop by for confidential support and resources every Wednesday.

The Pittsburgh Study won the W. K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award
The innovative longitudinal effort is conducting research in collaboration with community partners to help kids thrive.

18% of Pitt’s energy will now come from the sun
A partnership at the Gaucho Solar farm, the largest solar energy facility in Southwestern Pennsylvania, is yet another milestone on Pitt's road to carbon neutrality.

Abby Overacre-Delgoffe earned an award from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Her project, which won her the New Innovator honor, could pave the way for new therapies to improve cancer outcomes.

Iconic — and cheap — Pittsburgh spots new students won’t want to miss
Use your Panther Card to get in discounted or free.

These projects won $500,000 from the Pitt Seed program
Carrie Benson and Susan Graff are leading projects to prevent sexual misconduct and support underrepresented groups in medicine.

Theresa Kaijage used her social work skills to trail blaze HIV/AIDS support systems in Tanzania
With degrees from Pitt's School of Social Work and School of Public Health, she pioneered one of Tanzania's first and longest-serving HIV clinics.

5 projects received Pitt Seed pilot funding
Winners across three campuses will strengthen the teacher pipeline, boost interdisciplinary graduate studies work and more.