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9 tips for better sleep, from the people who keep Pitt athletes well rested
Whether you’re a volleyball star or prepping for finals, here’s what you can do to boost your performance with rest.
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Christine McClure was named among Pittsburgh Ladies Who Lead
The senior research scientist in Pitt’s School of Public Health is one of four the local Professional Women’s Network will celebrate.
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Pitt Police Chief James Loftus answers campus safety questions after malicious calls
At a Tuesday press conference, Loftus explained how the night unfolded and pledged a renewed focus on the office’s communication with campus.
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Evacuation and fire safety reminders
Familiarize yourself with the sights and sounds that happen during emergencies and find evacuation plans for the buildings you frequent.
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Meet Pitt’s newest Goldwater scholar
Grace Fleury fell in love with one of the most notorious fields in STEM — organic chemistry — and now she has received one of the most prestigious awards for students.
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Jamie Ducar was named to the Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership Advisory Team
Pitt’s executive director of the engaged campus will help guide local nonprofits through sector challenges.
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6 Pitt graduate students won NSF research fellowships
The students will receive an annual stipend and education allowance over three years.
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Mary Crossley is Pitt Law’s new interim dean
The disability and health law scholar previously served as dean of the School of Law from 2005-2012.
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Pittsburgh universities join forces to raise awareness of sexual assault
Five universities, including Pitt, will come together April 16 to show solidarity and support for victims.
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See how people get around Pitt with the results of the 2022 commuter survey
Responses will inform the University’s transportation strategies.
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Simone Brixius-Anderko earned a research award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
The assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences at Pitt will research how fatty acid metabolism contributes to cancer progression.
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Pitt’s Adam Lowenstein is a 2023 Guggenheim Fellow
The professor in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is known for his research on horror films and helping to bring George A. Romero’s archives to Pitt.
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3 Pitt-Greensburg student researchers won awards at a regional biology convention
The University’s TriBeta chapter also received an outstanding recognition.
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Get hands-on with sustainability at these Earth Month events
Meet leaders of sustainability at Pitt, support local vendors and more.
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Pitt’s 2023 honorary degree recipients
Victor Dzau, president of the National Academy of Medicine, Chris Elias, leader of global development for the Gates Foundation, and referee and alumna Katy Nesbitt will be recognized.
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Katy Nesbitt is Pitt’s 2023 undergraduate commencement speaker
The alum and first American woman to referee at the World Cup will deliver remarks to graduating students and their families at the April 30 event.
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Find out who’s speaking at Pitt’s graduate school commencement ceremonies
Hear from Pitt alumni who are leading the fields of ethics, environmental advocacy, educator rights and more.
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Pitt researchers received a Foundational Integrity Research award from Meta Platforms
The School of Computing and Information associate professor will study how conspiratorial content spreads.
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The Pitt Farmers Market is back
Head to the William Pitt Union Plaza on April 6, 13 or 20 for baked goods, BBQ and more.
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David Waldeck earned a $7.5 million grant from the U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research
The professor in Pitt’s Department of Chemistry will lead a team of researchers from seven universities.