Pitt graduate programs retain high U.S. News and World Report rankings

Programs in public health, education, engineering and more saw jumps in the 2024 rankings.

Here are the winners of the 2023 Health Disparities and Social Justice Poster Competition

Researchers from across Pitt’s schools of the health sciences presented on mental health, occupational therapy, stroke treatment and more.

Christine McClure was named among Pittsburgh Ladies Who Lead

The senior research scientist in Pitt’s School of Public Health is one of four the local Professional Women’s Network will celebrate.

Celebrate excellence in doctoral mentoring on March 29

Four faculty members from across Pitt will be recognized for supporting students pursuing PhDs and doctoral research degrees.

Christine McClure was named a Multiplying Good Pittsburgh ChangeMaker

As part of the group’s spring 2023 class, the senior research scientist in Pitt’s School of Public Health will raise money for a youth service program.

The benefits of alcohol have been exaggerated, says this Pitt professor

Although many cut down on their consumption for Dry January, popular beliefs about the positives of drinking prevail. Christina Mair explains that the research isn't so clear.

How the pandemic inspired this Pitt student to pursue a career in public health

For Larisa Garza Chapa, a graduate degree is the first step to making meaningful changes in health equity.

4 ways climate change and population growth combine to threaten public health

As the world’s population approaches 8 billion people, reducing global health risks will require combating climate change, says Pitt Public Health Dean Maureen Lichtveld.

Pitt scientists discovered a key genetic step in melanoma’s race to live forever

The findings, published in Science, could change how oncologists understand and treat the cancer.

The School of Public Health named two new department chairs

Mary Hawk and Yan Ma will lead the Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences and the Department of Biostatistics, respectively.