University Center for Social and Urban Research (UCSUR)
Shannon Wanless will direct the University Center for Social and Urban Research
Chosen after a national search, the School of Education faculty member will assume her new role effective July 1.
Pitt researchers, submit a letter of intent for the Manners Awards by March 4
The University Center for Social and Urban Research will award up to $20,000 to two interdisciplinary research projects.
Win up to $20,000 in funding for an interdisciplinary research project
Submit a letter of intent for the annual Steven Manners Research Development Awards by March 3.
Share your thoughts about the next leader of the University Center for Social and Urban Research
The provost’s office will begin the search for a permanent director of the center with an open forum via Zoom on Friday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m.
Pitt and UPMC will lead a new national research and training center on family support
Funded by a $4.3 million grant, the center will leverage state-of-the-art research to improve the care, health and quality of life of all persons with disabilities and the families who support them.
Scott R. Beach was awarded an NIH grant to study financial exploitation of older adults
Scott R. Beach has been awarded a five-year $3.2 million grant from the National Institute on Aging, a division of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). The study will explore risk factors for financial frauds and scams in 700 adults age 60 and older.