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Pitt to Lead International Team to Create Hardware for Quantum Computers
In the race to create quantum computers, Pitt is leading an international team of universities, research centers and corporations to discover the best materials for building these speedy machines.
Off-beat Circadian Rhythms Might Have SAD Effects During Shorter Winter Daylight Hours
Only certain people in colder, darker climates end up with seasonal affective disorder. Kathryn Roecklein, an associate professor of psychology, thinks their internal clocks might be the key.
Pitt Again Named Best Public University in Northeast, Best Public Value in State
The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance honored Pitt with top rankings, and 2017 brought important rankings from additional national
Social Justice Week Events Celebrate Service and Inclusion Throughout the Community
All members of the Pitt community are invited to participate in events honoring the spirit and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Forbes selected a Pitt engineer for its coveted ‘30 Under 30’ list
Hao Sun, assistant professor in the Swanson School of Engineering, has been studying ways to measure the stability of aging structures.
‘Black Nativity’ to showcase gospel music, family and community connections
Based on poet and playwright Langston Hughes’ adaptation of the classic nativity story, "Black Nativity" is marking its 24th year at Pitt.
This Pitt Medicine researcher found a link between traumatic events and heart disease risk in women
Rebecca Thurston recently led a study that demonstrates how stressful experiences — such as death of a child or being in a car accident — are linked to later vascular health issues that place women at
Volunteers will bring spirit to Christmas Day at Pitt
More than 150 people from Pitt and Sodexo Campus Services, the University’s dining service, offer 2,500 meals to individuals and families in need at the annual event.
Pitt’s Nationality Rooms share global holiday customs
Thirty Nationality Rooms are decorated with holiday trimmings symbolic of the countries and heritages they represent, and tours celebrating the season are on offer to the public.
Pitt’s Global Plan was recognized for its impact
At a time when the number of students traveling abroad for college continues to increase, experts cite the University as a top creative and innovative force in global education.
This Pitt engineer is battling noise pollution with an NSF grant
New research from Piervincenzo Rizzo seeks to create a novel barrier to shield disruptive noises like traffic from occupants of buildings.
A large Pitt-led study uncovered the complex genetics behind earlobe attachment
Through a partnership with genetics company 23andMe, Pitt public health and dental medicine researchers studied nearly 65,000 people to discover at least 49 genes underlying earlobe attachment.
Pitt’s inaugural class of Public Humanities Fellows shared their expertise with cultural and history organizations
The graduate students spent much of summer 2017 assisting Pittsburgh-based organizations with research support.
Psychiatrist investigates how neurofeedback may lessen depression
Kymberly Young is using neurofeedback — a process where patients respond to their own brainwaves — to help patients with depression rewire their brains to focus on the bright side.
These Pitt cyber experts are making cloud security easier
Protecting personal or work data stored in the cloud takes more technical effort and time than most average users are willing to spend. But Pitt researchers are working on simplifying the process
These archival collections document the Black Arts Movement in 20th-century Pittsburgh
Papers from B.J. Johnson and Kuntu Theatre founder Vernell Lillie shed light on the city’s performing arts community.
A Pitt PhD student used personal insights to drive his research and help others with disabilities
Jonathan Duvall has used a wheelchair since a sledding accident in 2007. His work, including creating sidewalk roughness standards and a simpler way for people who use wheelchairs to weigh themselves
How this Pitt alumnus is helping the world one bar of soap at a time
Samir Lakhani (A&S '15) is one of 10 CNN Hero of the Year finalists vying for a $100,000 grant to advance their work.
Campaigns like #GivingTuesday illustrate a shift in philanthropy
Young people are donating more money, time and gifts to charity as it becomes easier through social media and online campaigns.
A graduate student organization is celebrating Latino culture and building relationships
The Latin American Graduate Organization of Students was founded by Daniel Jacobson, a PhD student in the School of Social Work, to raise the visibility of Hispanic and Latino grad students.
