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Pitt and the Smithsonian have teamed up to teach life sciences skills to local middle schoolers
The hands-on curriculum is introducing young students in Pittsburgh’s Greater Hazelwood neighborhood to real-world applications of biotechnology.
Pitt’s growing research impact is on full display in the 2023-24 annual research report
Read stories of University researchers who have blended disciplines and put innovations into action, contributing to $1.2 billion in research expenditures over the last year.
Pitt senior Katie Currie and her twin won $88K on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
Watch highlights of the sisters dominating the game show.
The Pitt-led PaTH Network earned $13M to continue its research
Kathleen McTigue and Michael Becich have received four years of funding to advance patient-centered health care research.
Jerry Dickinson is the new dean for Pitt’s School of Law
A former Fulbrighter and housing rights advocate, Pitt Law’s vice dean joined the University in 2017. His new appointment begins Jan. 15.
Tao Han won a Humboldt Research Award
Given to up to 100 researchers each year, the award recognizes internationally outstanding academic work.
David Beck will be interim dean for the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
The executive vice dean steps in for Tony Delitto, who was named associate provost for digital education last fall, effective Jan. 31.
In ‘community classrooms’ across Pittsburgh, Pitt med students are learning to be engaged physicians
The Community Alliance Program is rethinking traditional medical education, sending students into local public service organizations to learn critical communication and trust-building skills.
Pitt undergrads will offer free tax assistance starting in February
In partnership with the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program provides Pittsburgh residents with tax return and refund support.
For this Pitt alumna, to dance is to dream
At Pittsburgh’s Hill Dance Academy Theatre, Ayisha Morgan-Lee uses Black dance to teach history and possibility.
We just got a postcard from ...
Use Pitt Magazine's new interactive map to learn about your fellow alums' adventures.
Jay Darr will serve as senior strategic advisor to Pitt’s vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion
He has previously served director of the University Counseling Center and associate dean of student wellness. Darr’s new role begins Jan. 21.
Your Pitt winter survival guide
Taking these precautions from the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management will help keep you safe and warm all season.
PhD student Cody Hmelar won a CCCC Scholars for the Dream Travel Award
The Department of English scholar will attend the organization’s annual convention in Baltimore this spring.
Swanson School researchers will develop cutting-edge electric grid technologies with a $2.5M grant
The Department of Energy funding will bring together academics and industry representatives to test updates for a grid that’s under new pressures.
This Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher is taking a swing at raising mental health awareness
A family trauma almost toppled Pitt alum Isaac Mattson’s dream. A career roadblock may have saved it.
Pitt’s Institute for Learning earned a $1M Hewlett Foundation grant
The award will fund the Learning Research and Development Center unit’s study of cross-school networked improvement communities.
John Elliott will retire after 30 years as Pitt’s director of internal audit
The longtime University leader will be succeeded by Jayne McGoey, assistant director of internal audit.
40 years later, the Pitt Men’s Study is still breaking ground in the fight against AIDS
We spoke with principal investigator Charles Rinaldo and longtime participant and volunteer Marc Wagner about how the study has impacted their lives over the decades.
Pitt-Greensburg held its first winter commencement ceremony
President Robert Gregerson and other campus leaders recognized the 39 students who completed their degree requirements in the summer and fall semesters.
