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First Pitt Women’s Athletics Jersey Retired
Lorri Johnson, who played basketball for Pitt from 1987-1992, holds the record for career points scored among both men and women. She was recently honored during a halftime ceremony at the Petersen
Community Gathers to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Computer Center Sit-in
The 1969 sit-in by Black Action Society students and community partners brought change to Pitt. Click to explore the Facebook gallery of the Jan. 15 commemoration, and look for the full story in
Archives illuminate the life and creative process of a Pitt alumna, author and former trustee
Best-selling author and Pitt alumna Bebe Moore Campbell (EDUC ’71) explored racial justice, childhood and friendships in her work. Recently, Pitt acquired her archives.
Duo’s Mission: Count Each Tree on Campus
A Pitt-specific tree inventory is the first step in tracking progress toward the Pitt Sustainability Plan goal of increasing the campus tree canopy 50 percent by 2030.
Alumna Lands on New York Times Best Seller List With Help of Faculty Mentor
Rachael Lippincott (A&S ’17) wrote the young adult book “Five Feet Apart" with the support of Siobhan Vivian of Pitt's English department. A film version hits theaters in March.
Interpersonal Research Brings Humans One Step Closer to Mars Mission
Working with the National Science Foundation’s United States Antarctic Program, scientists from Pitt collected data that highlights the potential for psychological symptoms and conditions that degrade
Emergency Medicine Course Prepares First Responders to Think Fast and Slow
Taught by the School of Medicine’s Paul Paris, the undergraduate course aims to help students become more aware of the factors that impact their thinking in emergency medical situations.
Vibrant Media Lab Taking World’s First Game Console, the 47-year-old Odyssey, Online
Pitt’s Vibrant Media Lab is helping to answer complex questions of technology and culture, exploring past forms of media and experimenting with new ones in a cultural and social context. The
Peruse 2018’s Popular Stories
The Pittwire staff wrote of academic achievements, community partnerships and groundbreaking research from the University in 2018. Enjoy the stories of this year’s successes.
Season’s Greetings From Pittwire
The Pittwire staff wishes you a beautiful holiday season and happy new year. The newsletter will return to your inbox in January, and we look forward to bringing you more of the University of
Student-designed Holiday Art Installation Illuminates Messages of Hope
Words and images — heartfelt gifts from Pitt students — greet all who pass by a bustling pedestrian plaza in Pittsburgh.
Innovation Competitions Drive Creativity, Boost Researchers’ Projects to the Marketplace
This fall's competitions awarded more than $600,000 for faculty and student researchers. In addition, mentoring opportunities in the competitions offer researchers help in commercialization, which
Professor Explores Barack Obama’s Presidency, Legacy Through Letters
With support from Pitt’s Department of English and the Center for Creativity, Jeanne Marie Laskas sifted through hundreds of citizens’ letters to President Obama, resulting in an acclaimed magazine
Pitt Celebrates First Panthers Forward Class
The program, launched this year by Chancellor Patrick Gallagher, aims to reduce federal student loan debt and, in turn, help new graduates gain greater economic stability.
Alumna Wins Schwarzman Scholarship
Sangya Gyawali (A&S ’16), who studied anthropology and economics, is headed to Tsinghua University for a prestigious program that aims to help future leaders better understand China and its role in
Colder, Darker Climates Increase Alcohol Consumption and Liver Disease
New research from Pitt and UPMC demonstrates what many doctors have long assumed — that climate and alcohol intake are related.
A hydropower plan marks Pitt’s largest-ever commitment to renewable energy
Pitt plans to purchase 100% of the power from a low-impact hydroelectric plant expected to open in 2022, which will generate enough power to supply a quarter of the Pittsburgh campus electricity needs
Holiday Open House Honors Customs, Gives Sneak Peek to Newest Nationality Room
Held each year in the Cathedral of Learning, the Holiday Open House will feature performances, food and crafts, as well as tours of the festively decorated Nationality Rooms. This Sunday’s events also
Jazz on The Hill: A Beloved Pitt Tradition
For 48 years, Pitt has invited international jazz artists to convene for a week of on-campus seminars and a popular concert at Carnegie Music Hall. But another high note of Jazz Week is the annual
Research Duo Honored With Achievement Awards for Tackling Global Health Problems
Professor P.S. Reddy and alumnus Tushar Singh (GSPH ’14) recently received Sheth International Achievement Awards for their work in developing nations. Singh, now at the CDC, trained medical workers
