All Pittwire News
Filter By
Ace finals using these memory tricks
Pitt cognitive neuroscientist Marc Coutanche advises on caffeine intake, sleep and whether music helps you study.
Download signs, cake-toppers, photo props and more for Pitt’s graduation
Let the world know you’re graduating, or share how proud you are of your favorite Panther.
Noble A-W Maseru earns Health Equity Champion award
He received the honor during the 2022 Pennsylvania Health Equity Summit.
How reflective writing and a nudge from an app increased college prospects for low-income students
Pitt’s Omid Fotuhi found that a combination of self-affirmations and deadline reminders made students more likely to complete the admission process and attend college.
Pitt Nursing alumna Theresa Brown publishes memoir about cancer
Caring for cancer patients didn’t prepare her for her own diagnosis, she wrote.
Pitt-Bradford professor earns Fulbright Award for study in West Africa
’BioDun Ogundayo, associate professor of French and comparative literature at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to study, teach and research in
Pitt Police promote four officers
Brooke Riley and Michael Mock were promoted to lieutenants, and Jessica Urban and Scott Dubrosky were promoted to sergeants.
The University of Pittsburgh named a dean for the School of Computing and Information
Bruce Childers, who has served as interim dean since 2020, will officially assume the role May 1.
Pitt celebrated its first-ever Graduate and Professional Students Honors Convocation
Awardees have distinguished themselves through research, service and leadership.
Pitt Hillel creates meaningful cultural experiences on campus and beyond
The student-led and staff supported group is a place of fellowship and celebration for Jewish college students across Pittsburgh.
Volunteers for research studies should get access to their data, says this Pitt professor
"It’s hard, but it’s worth it," Mylynda Massart says in this Q&A about the extra effort involved in sharing data with study participants.
Pitt student Ashley Priore offers advice for girls in a new book
Priore talked about how chess strategies are useful in the work world.
David Brown is Pitt’s new vice chancellor for government relations and advocacy
He will advocate on behalf of the University’s students, faculty and staff at all levels of government.
Aurora Sharrard promoted to Pitt’s executive director of sustainability
Sharrard spearheads sustainability initiatives and green practices throughout the University.
Pitt earns 2021 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition
Tree Campus Higher Education honors colleges and universities for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation.
Health sciences faculty: Apply by April 18 for the Supporting Our Scientists program
The award can support up to 20 junior faculty members who experienced undue caregiving responsibilities as a result of COVID-19.
From first-generation to graduation
Pitt’s TRIO Student Support Services has been helping under-resourced undergraduates like Elizabeth Shunk for 50 years.
Gemma Marolda receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to Italy
Marolda will conduct research and be a guest lecturer at the University of Bari as part of a project to study European migration policies and practices in the Central Mediterranean.
Veena Vasudevan’s new book explores care-based approaches to research
The book details methods for conducting research that improves the understanding of youth lives, cares for their wellbeing and works toward dismantling the systems that oppress them.
University Center for Teaching and Learning leader will step down in June
During her 13-year tenure, Cynthia Golden helped lead efforts to foster excellence in teaching, technology-enhanced learning, assessment and other academic support services.
