Kelsey Voltz-Poremba is also encouraging legible penmanship among local youth through the University’s Hope for Handwriting program.

Senior social scientist Alexus Brown is among the 29 emerging leaders selected for the mentorship and professional development program.

The David C. Frederick Honors College scholars attended the group’s annual conference in Birmingham, Alabama.

Katie Mullen is ready to continue advancing stroke recovery science as an occupational therapist and, now, a Doctor of Clinical Science.

The curriculum blends health care knowledge, data science and emerging technology to prepare students to lead in a rapidly evolving digital health landscape.

University faculty and students come together to provide minor maintenance to wheelchair users in the Pittsburgh area.

Each honoree receives $25,000 and will give a lecture during the fall semester. Here’s the full schedule.

The Hand Cycle Assistance Team, powered by volunteers from the University and community, provides support to racers with spinal cord injuries and other disabilities.

With inventions benefiting disabled veterans and other wheelchair users, the HERL director is pushing technology and entrepreneurship toward new possibilities.

From smart uses of smart-home technology to driving simulators, these innovators are leveraging tech to improve lives.