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Kara Elyse Henderson

The civics enthusiast, Brackenridge Fellow and social justice activist was recognized for his commitment to increasing local engagement among Pitt students.

The award-winning researcher and engineer’s adventures have included advising the Obama administration and taking Arctic expeditions to advocate for global sustainability. 

The CuPID project received a $500,000 Pitt Seed grant to amplify dialogue-based curriculum across the University. An upcoming summer course focuses on the health sciences community.

Researchers Hassan Nawaz and David Sanchez are designing metal organic frameworks (MOFs) to deal with arsenic and other heavy metals from Pittsburgh to Pakistan and beyond.

David N. DeJong and other campaign leaders say it’s a testament to the power and impact of Pitt people.

Hear from alumni and pioneers leading the fields of infectious diseases, social work, entrepreneurship and more.

From writing for The Pitt News to joining the Student Government Board, these groups can help you share your perspective and tackle tough topics.

“Let’s Talk Social Innovation” spotlights local and University leaders making an impact.

La población hispana de Pittsburgh es pequeña pero está creciendo. Brent Rondón se dio cuenta que ellos necesitaban ayuda.  

Pittsburgh’s Hispanic population is small but growing. Brent Rondon saw that they needed support.