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2 Pitt Pharmacy professors earned AACP awards
Neal Benedict and Sandra Kane-Gill were recognized for scholarly teaching and patient care research, respectively.
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Moving out? Cleaning your office? Here's how to give your unwanted stuff a second life at Pitt
Across campus, you'll find many opportunities to help you give your things a second life or to properly recycle items, promoting a culture of reuse and diverting items from landfills.
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She’s Pitt’s first-ever recipient of a Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans
Anna Li will receive $90,000 over two years as she completes her MD/PhD. If that wasn’t enough, she’s an inventor tackling health disparities as well.
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Pitt graduate programs retain high U.S. News and World Report rankings
Programs in public health, education, engineering and more saw jumps in the 2024 rankings.
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Download photo props, stickers, yard signs and more to celebrate your Pitt graduate
Plus, take your pride online with graphics for social media, Zoom and Teams backgrounds.
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Here are the winners of the 2023 Health Disparities and Social Justice Poster Competition
Researchers from across Pitt’s schools of the health sciences presented on mental health, occupational therapy, stroke treatment and more.
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Oldest living U.S. Olympic medalist, Herb Douglas, a University of Pittsburgh alumnus, has died at 101
The track and field legend was a storied businessman and philanthropist.
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Pitt’s Lisa Nelson is the new co-director of the Collaboratory Against Hate
The associate professor in Pitt’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs will help advance the initiative’s goals to better understand and combat hatred based on prejudices.
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A guest’s guide to commencement at the University of Pittsburgh
Everything you need to know about parking, pictures, accessibility and more for your time on the Pittsburgh campus.
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Pitt-Bradford faculty and staff earn President’s Awards
Joelle Warner, director of donor relations and stewardship, and Matt Kropf, associate professor of engineering technology, were honored for their work on the Duke building.
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Pitt professors’ work was acknowledged by the FDA commissioner
Robert Califf praised their approach to educating pharmacists on over-the-counter hearing aids.
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The Pitt Success program supported more than 1,000 students in the Class of 2023
Since launching in 2019, the initiative has helped Pell Grant recipients fund — and stay in — college.
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Rachel Decker Richelieu named Pitt’s vice chancellor for University Communications and Marketing
Richelieu brings decades of experience from her work in the public sector, aerospace and defense, and technology.
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Graduating Pittsburgh Public Scholars want to help the city and beyond
The Pitt program guarantees admission and financial assistance for Pittsburgh Public Schools’ valedictorians and salutatorians. Here’s how two hope to change the world.
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Friday’s Self-Care Fair is your destination for relaxation
Stop by the William Pitt Plaza and lawn from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. to get creative, play games, snag giveaways and recharge before finals week.
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RSVP for the Chancellor’s Staff and Faculty Appreciation Picnic
Celebrate with food, music and games at Posvar Patio and Schenley Drive on May 11.
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Pitt-Greensburg opened its first relaxation station
Students can use the space to unwind, thanks to Pitt Seed Project funding.
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Pitt published an update on endowment investing related to ESG factors
The report is part of the University’s commitment to providing clarity on decisions regarding environmental, social and governance principles.
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Pitt-Johnstown educators are teaching and learning in Bolivia
Bethany McConnell developed a workshop for a school that has hosted student-teachers from Pitt’s regional campuses for years.
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2 Pitt women were recognized by the Pittsburgh Business Times
The publication named Tracey Conti and Geovette Washington among 26 Women of Influence.