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Senate Council: 5 Things to Know
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher delivered his monthly report to Senate Council on Thursday, May 14. The session was open to the public, as always, but held remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic. Miss
‘Governing in Crisis’ Series Launches May 19
A new series from Pitt’s Institute of Politics and the Dick Thornburgh Forum for Law and Public Policy will feature discussions to better understand governance issues in restoring the economy and
Making Data Lemonade
A Pitt-sponsored effort is keeping area high schoolers engaged while social distancing by giving them a taste of real-world data science projects focused on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Student-developed Recycling Campaign Makes Its Way to Pittsburgh City Hall
A popular course in the College of Business Administration asks students to become a marketing agency and work with real-life clients such as Honda Automobiles, the Central Intelligence Agency and
Rep. Clyburn Taps Pitt's David Hickton to Lead Coronavirus Oversight
David Hickton, the founding director of the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security, is taking a leave of absence from Pitt to play a critical role in overseeing how
How Can We Keep Elections Safe?
A new report from Pitt’s Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security recommends expanded vote by mail, avoiding online voting and recruiting less vulnerable poll workers to keep the upcoming primary
The Missing Link: Mental Health Experts Connect Students with Resources
For parents of children battling mental illness, the pandemic has created a new set of challenges. Mental health experts with a School of Education program are providing around-the-clock support.
Vernell A. Lillie, who brought excellence to Black theater, died at 89
Vernell A. Lillie, a former associate professor of Africana Studies, founder of Pitt’s Kuntu Repertory Theatre and vanguard member of the Black Arts Movement at Pitt and beyond, has died at 89.
Find Yourself in the Living Panther
In 1920, around 5,000 students gathered together to form a "Living Panther." One hundred years later, the Pitt community helped us recreate the show of solidarity virtually. Zoom in to find yourself
Drug Use is Transmitted from Old to Young
Drug overdose risk starts younger with each successive birth year, from Boomers to Millennials, a Pitt Public Health study has found.
Coronavirus Diets: What's Behind the Urge to Eat Like Little Kids?
Craving snacks you haven't eaten since you were a kid? There’s nothing inherently wrong in finding temporary relief from chaos and uncertainty through food, says Pitt's Carli Liguori. But it’s
Immune System Discovery Could End Chronic Organ Rejection
A new School of Medicine discovery in mice showed the innate immune system has "memory" that, when inhibited, lengthens organ transplant survival.
Find Ways to Move Your Body During Social Distancing
Fitbit activity data show a significant drop in physical activity worldwide that corresponds with the onset of the COVID-19 crisis. Pitt's Renee J. Rogers is using her expertise in physical activity
Helping Older Adults
Depression among older adults in the United States is high—roughly one in 10—and perhaps double that, if you include those just shy of meeting clinical criteria. Pitt’s Charles (Chip) Reynolds III
Expert Tips for Helping Teams Manage Fear
As states begin to relax stay-at-home orders and businesses prepare to reopen after pandemic-related closures, managers will play a crucial role in helping their teams work effectively. Organizational
Despite Delays, Plan for Pitt 2025 Forges Ahead
While the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the initial timeline, development of an updated strategic plan for the University continues with information sessions, goal revision and leadership engagement.
The Band of Babysitters
Pitt medical, nursing and dental students built a volunteer network to provide health care workers the in-home childcare they need during the pandemic.
Ellen DeGeneres Helps Pitt Staff Member Pay It Forward on Mother’s Day
Ray Nell Jones, an administrative assistant in Pitt’s Office of Student Life, got quite the shock Thursday when a Zoom call turned into a giveaway from Ellen DeGeneres. Jones founded a nonprofit
Fall Semester Planning Process Begins with Input from Experts, Stakeholders
With the University operating in a modified status, internal planning to ramp up physical operations has begun. Three task forces are envisioning the process from multiple perspectives to align with
Book Discussions Build Community, Aim to Create Equity in Schools
Discussions held throughout the academic year fostered conversations and action on “abolitionist teaching” in the School of Education. During this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week, their lessons are
