Faculty
José-Alain Sahel won the International Prize for Translational Neuroscience
The Pitt ophthalmologist and his longtime collaborator Botond Roska were honored for their work on optogenetic therapy for blindness.
Ora Weisz will receive the 2023 Sandra K. Masur Senior Leadership Award
The American Society for Cell Biology will honor the professor for her scientific achievements and work mentoring underrepresented groups.
Nominate outstanding faculty for University honors by Oct. 13
The Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards and the Provost’s Award recognize faculty members for excellence in teaching, research, service and mentoring.
The Petroleum History Institute named an award for a retired Pitt-Johnstown professor
William R. Brice was a professor of geology and planetary science at the regional campus for 34 years.
Sophia Choukas-Bradley served on a panel that made recommendations for adolescent social media use
The guidelines from the American Psychological Association panel were endorsed by the surgeon general.
Faculty and staff, join a Pitt gym that's just for you
Ignite Fitness features open gym hours and a variety of classes taught by exercise science students. Become a member starting Sept. 5.
A Pitt Momentum Funds grant is supporting research on land stewardship in Maui
Two Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences professors’ studies of culture, history and climate change on the island are more relevant than ever after the fatal wildfire.
This program can help Pitt faculty and staff achieve student loan forgiveness
As federal student loan interest accrual resumes in September, see if you qualify for payment reductions or forgiveness with Savi.
Abby Overacre-Delgoffe earned an award from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Her project, which won her the New Innovator honor, could pave the way for new therapies to improve cancer outcomes.
5 projects received Pitt Seed pilot funding
Winners across three campuses will strengthen the teacher pipeline, boost interdisciplinary graduate studies work and more.

