Pitt’s annual health sciences symposium is getting a new name
The University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Vanscoy Winter Academy will be supported through 2042, thanks to a gift from alumnus Gordon J. Vanscoy and his wife Bethann.
A vaccine clinic in Homewood helped more than 400 people get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines this week
Sponsored by a half dozen local organizations, including Pitt, the clinic boosted access to the life-saving shots.
Pitt professors team up to increase access to hearing aids
A new FDA proposal could put hearing aids in the domain of pharmacists. Pitt professors want to make sure they’ll be ready.
Dean of pharmacy to step down
Patricia Kroboth announced her decision to step down as leader of the School of Pharmacy in June of 2022.
Hometown head start
Madison Kornides, a student in Pitt’s guaranteed pharmacy admissions program, fought COVID-19 in her hometown of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and beyond.
Pitt vaccine team marches on
Pharmacist Melissa McGivney is one of the masterminds behind Pitt’s impressive vaccination efforts. She’s led a team that has provided more than 20,000 doses to people, young and old.
Meet Ella P. Stewart, the first Black woman to graduate from Pitt's pharmacy school
The first Black woman to graduate from Pitt's pharmacy school triumphed over racial barriers "with dignity and an effortless grace."