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Meet the people who handle the toughest trash on campus
When a dentist removes old fillings or a mechanic changes a car’s oil, where do the chemicals go? At Pitt, thoughtful handling of harsh materials led to record-breaking recycling numbers in 2022.
Pitt earned its first LEED Platinum certification
The Salk Hall renovation project marks 17 buildings with the green certification, totaling 1.6 million square feet, at the University.
Two Pitt School of Pharmacy faculty were named 2022 AAAS Fellows
The American Association for Advancement of Science recognized Donna Huryn and Wen Xie for their contributions to science and society.
Comment on a draft policy regarding flexible work arrangements through Feb. 26
Members of the Pitt community are invited to provide feedback via an online form.
8 empowering events to check out in February
Celebrate Black history and diverse voices throughout the month with works by August Wilson, a dance ensemble, a women's hackathon and more.
Alcohol may make you more sociable in person, but not online, this Pitt study suggests
Psychology’s Michael Sayette found evidence for what many of us already suspected: Zoom calls don’t quite cut it when it comes to certain social interactions.
Pitt’s Humanities Center announced its 2023-24 undergraduate research fellows
The students receive $5,000 in funding for a summer program, which they will shape in spring and fall seminars.
Christine McClure was named a Multiplying Good Pittsburgh ChangeMaker
As part of the group’s spring 2023 class, the senior research scientist in Pitt’s School of Public Health will raise money for a youth service program.
How Pitt researchers are using AI to help stroke patients
A team from the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is harnessing the multimodal technology to deliver patient-focused treatment.
Alumna Samantha Shipeck received a teaching award from the German Embassy
As one of three educators in the US to win the prize, Shipeck will attend a two-week professional development course in Germany.
Pitt employees, sign up for training on how to reduce loneliness at work
The Don't Be Lonely at Work program will train and empower 100 full-time faculty and staff to reach out to their co-workers.
Nikki Giovanni’s advice for a Pitt audience: Find your own path
The acclaimed poet and writer spoke on emotional wellness during MLK Social Justice Week.
Undergrad Edha Gupta led a group now being honored by the King Center
The Panther Anti-Racist Union of Pennsylvania won the Beloved Community Youth Influencer award for battling a book ban.
Pitt received an NIH grant to study harm reduction techniques
Lead researcher Deanna Wilson said the research represents a "paradigm shift" in approaches to addiction treatment and overdose prevention.
A Pitt study linked some cancers to dental disease
Marian Bezamat and colleagues recently found a surprising connection between cavities and skin and breast cancer.
Armin Schikorra earned a Humboldt Research Fellowship
The Department of Mathematics associate professor will study in Germany over the next three years.
Pitt Concern Connection provides 24/7 support
Any community member can text, call or fill out an online form to report workplace, academic and other issues.
The World History Center won a Digital Humanities Advancement Grant
Principal investigator Ruth Mostern will use the $350,000 award to fund an expansion of the World Historical Gazetteer.
Too many textiles? Donate or recycle them around Pitt’s campus
Divert waste from landfills while cleaning your closet.
Pitt received $60,000 in PA Hunger-Free Campus grant funding
The award can be used to address food insecurity by expanding access to food options, creating awareness initiatives and upgrading facilities.
