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‘Astonishing’ number of first-year applications to Pitt
During his final Board of Trustees meeting, outgoing Chancellor Patrick Gallagher said more than 58,000 students applied to Pitt this year. Plus, see which part of campus is now named for him.
Black Americans need culturally relevant suicide prevention programs, a new study found
Suicide deaths among Black adults are rising and misconceptions about the problem abound. Pitt’s Kamesha Spates is researching ways to tackle the crisis.
How Pitt alumna Kakenya Ntaiya fights for the rights of women and girls in rural Kenya
The founder of “Kakenya’s Dream” earned the Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership's Exemplary Leader Award.
Here’s the latest on Pitt’s BioForge Biomanufacturing Center
Construction is approved, the community is engaged and biotech partner ElevateBio is on a roll.
Pitt’s Sandra Murray joined dozens of scientists in a call for racial equity
A new paper published in Cell offers institutional-level solutions to combat racism in research and support Black scientists.
Mark hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with Pitt and 1Hood Media on June 15
A free multimedia discussion will examine the rebellious art form that’s gone mainstream.
A Pitt history professor’s play debuted in London
The play, about abolitionist Quaker Benjamin Lay, is based on a book by Markus Rediker and was born at a conference protest in Germany.
Hockey led this Pitt student-researcher to study heart valves
Forward Benjamin Leslie wants to make sure kids with congenital heart defects can play sports.
Pitt launches volunteer opportunities in honor of Juneteenth
Roll up your sleeves and help out at four local community gardens on June 16.
Catch these Pittsburgh Pride Month events
Plus, resources for LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff at Pitt.
One key to success in college? A sense of belonging, according to new research.
A Science study by a team including Pitt’s Omid Fotuhi shows students who go through an intervention to foster feelings of belonging are more likely to finish their first year.
You can now play a rare, unreleased video game from the 70s, thanks to a Pitt lab
Take a deep dive into the history of Ski Festival and the Magnavox Odyssey with Pitt’s Zachary Horton.
Learn to top the leaderboards with a local pinball wizard
Tap into summertime nostalgia with tips from Tiki Lounge owner and Pitt alum Steve Zumoff.
Pitt is supporting these 35 undergrads in their summer research
Brackenridge fellows get $4,000 stipends and weekly interdisciplinary networking to back their scholarly projects. 2023 winners hail from the Greensburg and Pittsburgh campuses.
Pitt-Bradford and Pitt-Johnstown honored for their programs in high-demand fields and career development
Colleges of Distinction recognizes student-centered schools that other rankings might overlook. Pitt-Bradford earned the award for the ninth year.
Health care workers and students gathered for the 2023 White Coats against Racism and Injustice Kneel
Now in its fourth year, the multi-institutional movement has grown, spreading its message of equality and justice throughout Pennsylvania.
How a Twitter thread became a letter in Nature
Last year, a provocative paper overturned established wisdom about “silent” genetic mutations. Pitt's Craig Kaplan and a group of biologist colleagues weren’t convinced.
Pitt’s Equestrian Club brings a little country to the city
Riders credit the organization with providing a haven and community connections.
Where you come from matters when it comes to college
Darris R. Means has spent his career studying and addressing how racial, spatial and class inequities shape higher ed access and success. He’s changing how Pitt thinks about recruitment, too.
4 incoming Pitt students are 2023 Stamps scholars
The scholarship supports Pennsylvania students who demonstrate leadership and service to their communities.
