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Virtual Games, Real Connections
The Pitt Global Ties game night connected domestic and international students across the country for an evening of fun and food.
What the Vaccine Means to the New Public Health Dean
Maureen Lichtveld moved to Pittsburgh and took the helm of Pitt Public Health during the darkest days of the pandemic. A recent vaccination clinic at the Pete showed her brighter days ahead.
Join the Tradition: Sing ‘Sweet Caroline’ Together
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Ready to Learn Something New?
Check out the University’s newest academic offerings, including a sports studies certificate, museum studies major, redesigned MBA program and more.
Transparent collaboration informed Pitt's modernized IP policy
The policy improves the mechanisms that return revenues to Pitt innovators, departments, schools and other research units when their inventions find commercial success.
Plan for Pitt 2025 Framework Released
The framework serves as a blueprint of the forthcoming strategic plan, and the University’s strategic planners are looking for feedback on the draft from the Pitt community.
University of Pittsburgh Police Department joins peer intervention program
The Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement project is a national training and support initiative for U.S. law enforcement agencies committed to building a culture of peer intervention that prevents
Two Pitt students win 2021 Goldwater Scholarships
Meet Pitt’s two newest Goldwater Scholars, Mark Farino and Asher Hancock. To date, 62 undergrads have received this top scholarship for STEM studies.
Volunteers Needed for 7 Second-dose Clinics at the Pete
Pitt will host vaccine clinics at the Petersen Events Center in the upcoming weeks and volunteers are needed to help the process run smoothly. Learn more about how to enroll as a volunteer.
Daughter and dad duo team up against misinformation on social media
Undergrad Riley Wolynn and her father Todd Wolynn (MED '92) teamed up to study misinformation surrounding vaccines online.
Seniors Have Reshaped Pitt’s Volleyball Team
The team has steamrolled opponents en route to a fifth consecutive NCAA tournament appearance; the Panthers will face Long Island University on April 14 in the first round of the tournament.
A new film parallels Pitt's history with polio to battling the coronavirus
On the 66th anniversary of the Salk polio vaccine being declared safe and effective, Pitt premieres a new film, “Chasing Covid."
5 research-backed steps for a pro-vaccination social media campaign
What can vaccine proponents, clinicians and public health communicators learn from anti-vaxxers? A lot, say Pitt researchers. See what they suggest.
Restaurants, students relish partnership program
Since 2020, Pitt Eats Local has infused more than a half-million dollars into the community and helped Oakland neighborhood restaurants bridge the gap during COVID-19.
Class of 2021 Career Week is April 13-16
Undergraduate and graduate and professional students who are graduating this semester are invited to the Class of 2021 Career Week, beginning April 13. Each day features virtual programs to help
Event Recap: A History of American Diplomacy
Robert Zoellick, a key player in American foreign policy, shared his views on the essential traditions of diplomacy and his advice for today’s college students with a Pitt audience earlier this week.
Women in Computer Science Club Creates Space For Community
The club, open to students of all genders, aims to foster diversity in the field of computing through mentorship, advocacy and social events.
Social Justice Curriculum Fair Inspires Educators
Nearly 200 attendees gathered virtually on April 7 to discuss weaving social justice into the K-12 curriculum. The event also featured poetry readings and live DJ sets between sessions.
Pitt's University Honors College appoints a new dean
Following a comprehensive search, historian Nicola Foote from Arizona State University has been named the new dean of the University Honors College, effective July 1.
From Classroom to Lab to Community
Senior Jeremy Olin wanted the work for his computer science major to have a real-life impact, so he joined 412 Connect: a new project with a mission to promote and increase the visibility of Black
