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What it’s like to be a midwife
In honor of Mother’s Day, four midwives from Pitt’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program share their most memorable births and why their profession is so important.
Two public health leaders on COVID-19 and what’s next
Pitt Public Health Dean Maureen Lichtveld and physician Georges Benjamin discuss pandemic preparedness, climate change and the future of scientific research.
12 Pitt students won a competitive NSF research fellowship
And University Honors College mentors want to help even more STEM students at Pitt win Graduate Research Fellowships next year.
Pitt College Democrats and Republicans tell Harrisburg: Support Pennsylvania students
With a $15,000-per-year in-state tuition discount on the line, the student groups issued a rare bipartisan plea for lawmakers to uphold the nearly 60-year partnership between Pitt and Pennsylvania.
6 in-person shows to see in Pittsburgh this May
See a circus act, a Celtic magic show and more with Pitt’s Cheap Seats discount program for students, faculty and staff.
Targeted outreach is bringing more students from rural Pennsylvania to Pitt
The pioneering efforts, including hiring a new rural recruiter, are boosting geographic diversity at the University of Pittsburgh.
Their professor is in Ukraine. These students said it changed their lives.
Economist Tymofiy Mylovanov gave his Pitt students a “heartbreaking and enlightening” look at the struggles of a war-torn nation.
Seniors receive top honors
Meet the finalists and winners of the 2022 Omicron Delta Kappa Senior of the Year and Emma W. Locke awards.
‘The No Club’ empowers women to take control of their professional lives
Four Pittsburgh researchers, including Pitt economist Lise Vesterlund, are putting a stop to women’s dead-end work with their new book, out May 3.
How a group chat brought these Philadelphia men to Pitt and beyond
These high school best friends supported each other through college, social upheaval and the pandemic. Now, they're starting the professional lives they dreamed about.
In photos: Pitt celebrates new grads
ESPN analyst Louis Riddick addressed the Class of 2022 as keynote speaker at Pitt’s first in-person, University-wide commencement in three years.
Pitt research helps explain how Ritalin sharpens attention
The new study connects the dots between brain cells, behavior and the ADHD drug.
A recent broadband symposium highlighted the growing digital divide
Presenters at the Pitt event warned about the opportunity gap between those with and without high-speed internet access.
Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett is a first-round NFL draft pick for the Pittsburgh Steelers
The record-setter is the 26th Pitt player to be selected in the opening round and only the second quarterback.
Tune in to two student-produced shows during commencement weekend
“Pitt to the Point” and “Pitt Tonight” will provide entertainment before and after this year’s ceremonies. Here’s where to watch.
Pitt has updated its travel policies
In light of the changing COVID-19 landscape and to make travel easier for faculty, staff and students, booking requirements have been suspended and fees eliminated.
This first-generation student is on her way to becoming a philosophical counselor, thanks to TRIO
The program for under-resourced students helped propel Tia Blassingale from Philadelphia barber to future PhD student in an emerging field.
In honor of Audubon Day, check out Pitt’s collection of his prints
Pitt has one of the only sets of John James Audubon’s Birds of America series and was among the first to make them accessible in high resolution. Take a look.
A big idea for better batteries
This year’s Randall Family Big Idea Competition winners want to enable renewable energy by providing the tools to store it.
This Pitt alumna is on a mission to stop relationship abuse
Thais Ridgeway (A&S ’13) is fighting dating violence through her work as a lawyer, Army reservist and Miss New York United States 2020.