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Innovators Finish Year With 3 New Records
Pitt’s Innovation Institute reported its highest-ever numbers of startups, patents and invention disclosures as well as more than $4.3 million in precommercialization funding.
Program Aims to Increase Positive Racial Identity in Pittsburgh’s Black Children
Arts festivals, parenting groups and professional development opportunities are highlighted in a new endeavor from Pitt's Office of Child Development.
Pediatrician, Researcher Remembered for Landmark Studies on Lead Poisoning
Herbert L. Needleman, known for his pioneering efforts that linked environmental lead exposure — even at low doses — to cognitive deficits in children, died in Pittsburgh on July 18. He was 89.
Researchers Have ‘Nose’ For Sensory Tech
Artificial noses developed by Assistant Professor Chris Wilmer and doctoral student Jenna Gustafson could eventually sniff out gas leaks or maybe even cancer.
Year of Diversity Creates Framework for Continuing Exploration and Education
The University of Pittsburgh’s Year of Diversity featured more than 200 events during the 2016-17 academic year and created an important base upon which the Pitt community can build.
Survey Gauges the Pitt Experience
A survey of graduate and professional students from all 14 schools shows a desire to be more connected and involved with the University.
Statewide Network to Share Expertise, Resources to Combat Cyber Threats
For smaller colleges and organizations without the staff or budget to protect against cyber threats, learning what expertise and resources are available is key.
Tsinghua-Pitt Biomedical Partnership Celebrates Its First Class of Graduates
The Tsinghua Scholars Program brings Chinese medical school students to Pitt for two years of rigorous biomedical research training.
Three Times Faster: New Computer System Promises to Accelerate Researchers' Work
Pitt's Center for Research Computing is one of the first places in the country to access Intel's powerful new computing systems, allowing research of larger, more complex problems.
From Schenley Place to Outer Space: Team Developing Computers for Space Station
The Center for High-Performance Reconfigurable Computing researches systems that can be broken apart and reassembled, like Legos, and also withstand an extraterrestrial environment.
Distinguished African-American Alumni Honored for Service, Achievements
Inspirational stories of pioneering lives highlighted Pitt's African American Alumni Council ceremony in June, during which five alumni were honored with the Distinguished Alumnus Award.
Online Service Aiming to Match Moms-to-Be With Doulas Wins Student Pitch Competition
Finding a suitable doula can be difficult, said graduate student Alysia Tucker. Her prize-winning idea could make the process easier.
Vision-to-Touch Innovation, Pitt Researchers Featured in Documentary Airing on PBS
The doc shows a Pitt-researched device called BrainPort — a set of glasses and a lollipop-like combo that allows people with vision impairments the ability to "see" through touch.
Students Explore History of Civil Rights
A group from Pitt recently took a 2,300-mile journey through historical sites in the South called “Returning to the Roots of Civil Rights.”
Law School Dean to Return to Faculty
The School of Law's national recognition has risen, and its faculty diversity, academic scope and philanthropic giving have increased during the six years William M. Carter Jr. has served as dean.
New Program Supports Pittsburgh Public Schools Valedictorians and Salutatorians
Top performing students from all Pittsburgh Public Schools will now be guaranteed freshman admission to Pitt, along with scholarship support of at least $2,000 per year.
Building Renamed to Honor K. Leroy Irvis
Pennsylvania Hall has been renamed K. Leroy Irvis Hall after the Pitt alumnus, emeritus trustee and historic legislative leader.
Board of Trustees Elects Members, Approves Construction Projects for Pittsburgh, Johnstown
The Board of Trustees elected four new members, approved construction projects, set next steps for the Titusville campus and finalized a new leadership position during its June 30 meeting.
Chronicles of violence: A Pitt professor explores the brutal history of the American Revolution
British Empire specialist Holger Hoock takes an unvarnished look at the violent history of the American Revolution — a theme rarely examined in the heroic stories of the War of Independence.
Jazz Pianist, Composer Remembered as Passionate Performer and Educator
Internationally lauded musician Geri Allen, director of the University of Pittsburgh's Jazz Studies program, died on June 27.
