How emotions fuel fake news on social media

Angry about that headline? Then you’ll probably share this story, Pitt researchers show.

Pitt vs. Michigan State is a win-win for this Pitt-Greensburg couple

Bill and Gayle Pamerleau, both long-time Pitt employees and Michigan State University alums, say they’re torn between the two teams facing off in the Peach Bowl.

Difficult Conversations: How to give bad news, according to a palliative care doctor

Bob Arnold, founder of UPMC’s Section of Palliative Care and Medical Ethics, shares his expertise and tips in this Q&A.

Get ready for the Peach Bowl with these recipes

When Pitt takes on Michigan State on Dec. 30, you'll be ready with these peachy recipes from a Pitt Athletics nutritionist.

Pitt researchers receive grant to explore wireless technology for people with disabilities

The team hopes to improve accessibility and promote mainstream wireless inclusion through technology services with a $4.6 million grant.

How you can help your neighbors this holiday season

Calls to the United Way’s 211 crisis hotline have soared over the past 18 months. Help them help neighbors in need.

A team effort gets a child a new kidney for Christmas

Molly Trott gave her Pitt Athletics coworker Mary Beth George and her family an exceptional early Christmas present.

8 ways to study smarter, according to Study Lab tutors

Exams are approaching — here’s how to ace ’em.

Why do some people get jet lag and others don’t?

A $6.2 million grant from the WoodNext Fund will help Pitt researchers find out — and potentially unlock other sleep mysteries in the process.

Lead from the front

Going to school for 23 years doesn't necessarily mean you can run a clinic. A new Pitt program helps physicians and other clinicians build their leadership skills and business savvy.