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Jonathan Chitiyo published a book for African educators
The associate professor of education investigated how teachers in Ghana, South Africa and Zimbabwe support students with disabilities.
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How Pitt is taking on the next phase of the opioid epidemic
Those tracking fatal overdoses in Pennsylvania have seen increasing rates of the adulterant xylazine, or tranq. Pitt people are on the forefront of establishing best practices for treatment.
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Volunteers needed: Contribute your time to Pitt’s United Way Campaign
The campaign will earn $35 for each two-hour shift at the University Store on Fifth.
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A new book by Pitt professors showcases the life of a pioneering Black journalist
Alumnus Mal Goode was the first Black broadcast reporter on national television. Learn about his career.
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Pitt was recognized with the NACUBO Excellence in Sustainability Award
The sole university recognized by the organization this year, Pitt earned the honor for its Climate Action Plan.
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Pitt’s CyberCamp is diversifying the tech professional pipeline in Pittsburgh and beyond
The program, now in its eighth year, was spotlighted in a recent White House report for helping to develop the national cybersecurity workforce.
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Jennifer Hirsch won the International Association for Relationship Research Teaching Award
“Her teaching style engages us to be more creative and curious students,” according to one student testimonial.
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A Pitt student startup is a semifinalist for the Hult Prize
Korion Health enables at-home health screenings to combat heart and lung disease.
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A Pitt honors student was selected for the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals
Sophomore Alanna Howe will attend a two-month intensive language course, study at a German university and complete a mechanical engineering internship.
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The birth of Benny Blindspots
When an autoimmune disease came for his sight, Pitt alum Benny Schwartz picked up a paintbrush. The rest is (art) history.
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These former Pitt Med students designed a lab plastic recycling system
Now, Polycarbin founders James O’Brien and Noah Pyles are back to help University researchers reduce their environmental impact.
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If it’s glass, Ryan Tate can make it
Pitt’s scientific glassblower crafts and repairs the flasks, pipes and apparatuses that make University research labs function.
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Rory Cooper was named to the U.S. Olympians and Paralympians Association Executive Committee
The Human Engineering Research Laboratories founding director won a bronze medal in the 1988 Paralympic Games.
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Pitt is No. 8 for public universities nationally in U.S. News’ Best Global University Rankings
The University ranked in the top 50 for 12 subjects, including a top 10 ranking for surgery.
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Jamilah Ducar was named to City & State PA’s 40 Under 40 list
Pitt’s assistant vice chancellor of the engaged campus is among young Pennsylvanians making a difference.
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How a Pitt alum moved from chess board to board room
Ashley Lynn Priore uses chess to teach life and leadership lessons.
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Pitt was named a Best Value College by the Princeton Review
It’s the University’s second consecutive recognition in the ranking.
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Pitt hosted the 2024 Leading Emerging and Diverse Scholars to Success Summit
Nearly 30 people from minority serving institutions participated in the event.
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Bobby Grier, a Pitt trailblazer who broke a college football color barrier, died at 91
He made national headlines as a senior when he became the first Black player in the Sugar Bowl.