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Bioengineer Develops Brain Sensor for Investigating Drug Addiction Risks
Young adults are more susceptible to addiction, especially to drugs like cocaine. Using a new high-resolution sensor, bioengineer Xinyan Cui plans to figure out why.
The School of Pharmacy recognized distinguished and early career alumni
The awards were presented at its annual RxTravaganza on Nov. 4.
'365 Days' Chronicles Pitt Successes
Each year, Pitt celebrates the accomplishments of its faculty, staff, students and alumni in a public report. Read it online now.
Off-beat Circadian Rhythms Might Have SAD Effects During Shorter Winter Daylight Hours
Only certain people in colder, darker climates end up with seasonal affective disorder. Kathryn Roecklein, an associate professor of psychology, thinks their internal clocks might be the key.
Pitt to Lead International Team to Create Hardware for Quantum Computers
In the race to create quantum computers, Pitt is leading an international team of universities, research centers and corporations to discover the best materials for building these speedy machines.
Pitt Again Named Best Public University in Northeast, Best Public Value in State
The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance honored Pitt with top rankings, and 2017 brought important rankings from additional national
Professor Emeritus Edward Gerjuoy published a paper on Julian Schwinger
Schwinger, who shared the 1965 Nobel Prize in Physics for the invention of quantum electrodynamics, was a classmate of Gerjuoy's at City College of New York in the 1930s.
Social Justice Week Events Celebrate Service and Inclusion Throughout the Community
All members of the Pitt community are invited to participate in events honoring the spirit and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Melissa Ibañez was honored by a state financial aid organization
The director of financial aid at Pitt-Bradford earned the association's Distinguished Service Award.
Andrew Feranchack was named division chief of Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Andrew Feranchak, an internationally recognized expert in liver disease, has been appointed chief of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Children’s Hospital of
Alumnus Samir Lakhani was named a CNN Hero
His nonprofit project in Cambodia, called Eco-Soap Bank, recycles discarded bars of soap from hotels and distributes it to people in need.
Mary Kay Stein and collaborators received a grant to study teacher learning
The $2.5 million award will fund research to expand our understanding of teachers as learners.
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Pitt hosted a gathering of national and international macroeconomics experts
The Department of Economics welcomed 190 participants to the biannual Midwest Macroeconomics Meetings.
Forbes Selects Engineer for ‘30 Under 30’ List
Hao Sun, assistant professor in the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering, has been studying ways to measure the stability of aging structures, an effort that led Forbes to name him
Researcher Finds Link Between Traumatic Events and Future Heart Disease Risk in Women
Psychiatry Professor Rebecca Thurston recently led a study that demonstrates how experiences such as death of a child or being in a car accident or natural disaster are linked to later vascular health
Rocky S. Tuan was named a National Academy of Inventors Fellow
The director of Pitt's Center for Cellular and Molecular Engineering was recognized for his research in stem cell biology, musculoskeletal tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
'Black Nativity' Showcases Gospel Music, Family and Community Connections
Based on poet and playwright Langston Hughes’ adaptation of the classic nativity story, "Black Nativity" is marking its 24th year at the University of Pittsburgh, bringing a distinctive multicultural
Pitt aids mothers in Nicaragua with successful event
Volunteers from across the University teamed up to support quality health care and nutrition in the country.
Volunteers Bring Spirit to Christmas Day at Pitt
More than 150 people from Pitt and Sodexo Campus Services, the University’s dining service, offer 2,500 meals to individuals and families in need at the annual Christmas Day at Pitt event. Pitt staff
