Jimmy Oñate is the new dean of Pitt’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
The international leader in human movement assessment and injury prevention will join the University of Pittsburgh from The Ohio State University, effective June 1.
The next generation of wheelchairs can navigate curbs and hold beverages
HERL researchers debuted a prototype that integrates advanced robotics, sensing and embodied artificial intelligence to empower wheelchair users to navigate common daily challenges.
Graduate programs in health sciences and engineering rose in U.S. News & World Report rankings
Seven health sciences specialty programs cracked the top 10, including a No. 1 ranking for occupational therapy, and the Swanson School of Engineering ranks No. 24 for public universities.
Rory Cooper is featured in a Department of Veterans Affairs virtual exhibit
The associate vice chancellor for research for STEM-health sciences collaborations is spotlighted for his contributions to rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology, including more than 25 U.S. patents.
It’s never too late to improve your handwriting. Here’s 4 tips for adults, from a Pitt OT.
Kelsey Voltz-Poremba is also encouraging legible penmanship among local youth through the University’s Hope for Handwriting program.
6 Pitt affiliates joined The Advanced Leadership Institute’s 2026 cohort
Senior social scientist Alexus Brown is among the 29 emerging leaders selected for the mentorship and professional development program.
3 Pitt students were honored by the National Association of African American Honors Programs
The David C. Frederick Honors College scholars attended the group’s annual conference in Birmingham, Alabama.
A graduating Pitt doctoral student balanced motherhood, research and academics to earn her degree
Katie Mullen is ready to continue advancing stroke recovery science as an occupational therapist and, now, a Doctor of Clinical Science.
Pitt is launching its first online undergraduate degree in health informatics and artificial intelligence
The curriculum blends health care knowledge, data science and emerging technology to prepare students to lead in a rapidly evolving digital health landscape.
Pitt keeps the community mobile with its annual wheelchair wash and tune-up clinic
University faculty and students come together to provide minor maintenance to wheelchair users in the Pittsburgh area.

