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Driving Down Emissions
Pitt is driving toward its greenhouse gas reduction goals with the addition of new zero-emission electric vehicles to its fleet.
Eyes on the Pies
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention epidemiologist and Pitt Graduate School of Public Health alumnus Chris Taylor baked his way to first place — and a book deal — after taking his hobby to the
Pittwire Tells Stories That Inspire
The stories take place everywhere from the microscopic confines of a laboratory slide to the expanse of outer space. But the creativity, imagination and dedication behind the reports come from the
Marching to a New Beat
Pitt senior Crissy Shannon, the first woman to hold the title of head drum major in Pitt marching band history, will take to Heinz Field Aug. 31 during the Panthers' first home football game. Read a Q
Global Hub Brings the World to Students in One Bright, Engaging Space
Part student lounge and part academic resource center, the cozy and colorful Global Hub features the touch-screen Engagement Wall, which introduces all of Pitt’s global learning options. Students can
Valerie Kinloch was elected vice president of the National Council of Teachers of English
The Renée and Richard Goldman Dean of the School of Education has been n NCTE member for more than 20 years.
Goats Vs. Slopes
A treacherous landscaping job on Pitt's upper campus proved to be no obstacle for a herd of goats. The team of caprine workers conquered a nearly vertical hillside, stripping it of weeds, brush and
Mastering the Basics: Arrival Survival
The latest additions to the Pitt community — its new undergraduate, graduate and professional students — are just about to infuse campus with their ideas, enthusiasm and determination to meet their
Katrina Loutzenhiser was honored by Blackboard Inc.
The technology and media services director in the School of Education earned the Exemplary Course Program Award.
Combining Art and Engineering Skills, Pitt Alumnus Creates Career as a Muralist
A mural of the late baseball legend Roberto Clemente greets drivers on Interstate 279 thanks to Jeremy M. Raymer, a Pitt engineering alumnus whose studio art courses at the University led to a new
Tether Device Aims to Improve Swimmers’ Times, Go Beyond the Pool
A University of Pittsburgh research team has developed a new device for swimmers, called Impulse, which measures force production to aid coaches and athletes in determining better ways to improve
An Idea, Leap of Faith Lead to Brewing Success
Carl Setzer (GSPIA ’07) opened Beijing's first craft brewery with his wife Liu Fang. Now, their business is at the forefront of China's growing craft-brewing scene.
Beyond the Donor Match
When one person becomes part of the other: New lungs and bone marrow help some patients with no other options.
Pitt Researchers Tackle the ‘Baby Penalty’
Working parents in academia face some tough challenges. Health science researchers Jackie Burgette and Kristin Ray are doing their part to remedy a big one: child care at conferences.
Alumna Finds ‘Something in the Air’
As a scientist at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Mining Program, Lauren Chubb (A&S ’10, GSPH ’13, ’16) has developed on-the-spot air analysis software to help keep miners
Rory Cooper completed the Heidelberg Hand-Bike Marathon
The director of Pitt's Human Engineering Research Laboratories finished with a time of 1 hour, 27 minutes.
Butterfly Wings Inspire New Glass Structure
With nature as their muse, Swanson School of Engineering researchers have developed a durable, clear, anti-fogging and liquid-resistant glass using machine learning to expedite design testing.
Students Bring Heroes and Princesses to Life
Once upon a mid-semester morning, a group of Pitt students set out on a quest to share something special with the Pittsburgh community: the magic of imagination.
Researchers Work to Bring Precision Medicine to Patient Prescriptions, Primary Care
With the advent of direct-to-consumer genetic testing, patients are showing up at doctors’ offices with big questions about their genes. Physicians, however, aren’t usually trained to answer them
Pitt professor helped humanity make ‘one small step,’ keeps space research going
As a postdoctoral researcher, Bruce Hapke helped NASA determine the consistency of the moon’s soil, which helped engineers create the proper boots, rovers and wheeled equipment for the Apollo 11
