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Thomas Songer won the 2023 Abraham Lilienfeld Award
The American College of Epidemiology’s most prestigious award is conferred for extraordinary contributions to the field.
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Gurudev Dutt’s physics research received funding from four major foundations
The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the Simons Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation partnered to fund 11 innovative “tabletop” experiments.
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Why do people have wisdom teeth?
The answer has a lot to do with the distant past — and a bit about the present day, too.
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Faculty across the University set their sights on space
Engineering, medicine and biomanufacturing are among the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor of Research’s key priorities.
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Meet Pitt’s United Way campaign manager
Two-time breast cancer survivor Kelly Gilliam views the University’s campaign as an extension of her life’s mission to make a difference.
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The Office of the National Cyber Director visited Pitt to discuss workforce development
Government, academic and foundation leaders convened to share ways to grow and diversify the region’s cybersecurity workforce.
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Pitt received a 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
It’s the seventh-straight year the University has earned this honor.
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This year’s Christmas Day at Pitt will be the biggest yet
Volunteers will serve holiday meals throughout Pittsburgh and distribute winter accessories and free gifts for kids.
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Pitt’s partnership led to record POGOH ridership in 2023
Of the 200,000 Bike Share Pittsburgh trips this year, 110,000 came from University students, faculty and staff.
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15 undergraduate students received 2023 Gilman Scholarships
The U.S. State Department program supports undergraduates receiving Federal Pell Grants with up to $5,000 to pursue study abroad opportunities.
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Pitt-Bradford students finished first in a global business simulation
Business management capstone students ranked first in earnings worldwide during the week of Nov. 13.
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Pitt’s Panthers Forward debt-relief program welcomed 150 seniors to its Class of 2024
The first-of-its-kind program has offset $3.75 million in federal loans since 2019, helping 750 students address their debt.
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Alumnus Willie Kinard III published his debut poetry collection
Their book, “Orders of Service,” won the 2022 Alice James Award.
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Here’s who will deliver the address at Pitt’s first University-wide Winter Commencement ceremony
Civic education advocate Rajiv Vinnakota will offer remarks to students who have earned their degrees since May.
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The University grounds team is making campus cleanup quieter and more sustainable
The facilities management and sustainability offices collaborated to implement battery-powered equipment that helps mitigate carbon emissions and noise pollution.
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Pitt is making data science accessible worldwide with a new online master’s degree
The School of Computing and Information is partnering with Coursera to launch the flexible curriculum in May 2024.
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How to stay mindful in the face of seasonal stress
Whether you’re dealing with finals or holiday chaos, follow this advice from Pitt Psychology Research Assistant Professor Emily Lindsay.
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Prepare for 2023 Winter Recess closures around the Pittsburgh campus
Get the details on buildings and facilities with limited hours.
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Struggling to find a study spot? Try searching off the beaten path.
There are plenty of places to cozy up during finals, even in the most popular buildings on campus.