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W. Vincent Liu received $1.5 million from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research

The professor will use the funding to flesh out new theories in orbital physics.

  • Faculty
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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2 Pitt people won National Endowment for the Humanities grants

Their projects center on teaching and discussing history among educators.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Faculty
  • Staff
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Pitt-Bradford was recognized again for its value and national service contributions

Washington Monthly included the campus for an eighth year on its ranking, which assesses social mobility, research and community.

  • Community Impact
  • Pitt-Bradford
Sahel

José-Alain Sahel won the International Prize for Translational Neuroscience

The Pitt ophthalmologist and his longtime collaborator Botond Roska were honored for their work on optogenetic therapy for blindness.

  • Faculty
  • School of Medicine
Weisz

Ora Weisz will receive the 2023 Sandra K. Masur Senior Leadership Award

The American Society for Cell Biology will honor the professor for her scientific achievements and work mentoring underrepresented groups.

  • Faculty
  • School of Medicine
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Nominate outstanding faculty for University honors by Oct. 13

The Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards and the Provost’s Award recognize faculty members for excellence in teaching, research, service and mentoring.

  • Faculty
  • Provost
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Pitt’s Center for Governance and Markets was recognized for its work supporting threatened scholars

The American Political Science Association honored the center for its Afghan Asylum Project, Afghanistan Project and other efforts to assist refugees.

  • Global
  • Ukraine
  • Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
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Meet the president of Pitt Vets

Skyler Rehbach draws on his own Army and research experiences to connect with other student-veterans at Pitt.

  • Community Impact
  • Students
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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The Petroleum History Institute named an award for a retired Pitt-Johnstown professor

William R. Brice was a professor of geology and planetary science at the regional campus for 34 years.

  • Faculty
  • Pitt-Johnstown
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Pitt hired two new student experience leaders

The Division of Student Affairs named Lorraine Craven as assistant dean for student experience and Jayne Pizzuto as director of new student programs.

  • Division of Student Affairs
  • Staff
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Pitt’s new classes and programs for fall 2023

Turn your favorite class into an honors course, learn African languages or pick up a specialty in sustainable business: Register for these new academic offerings before add/drop ends Sept. 8.

  • University News
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Students
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Be a Good Neighbor Block Parties connect campus and community

Short- and long-term residents of the Oakland neighborhood are invited to free, family friendly events this September.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pittsburgh Campus
The Cathedral of Learning

Leadership changes in the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion will help advance its work

Clyde Wilson Pickett has named a new assistant vice chancellor and promoted two staffers in recent moves to strengthen equity work at Pitt.

  • University News
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Staff
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Faculty and staff, join a Pitt gym that's just for you

Ignite Fitness features open gym hours and a variety of classes taught by exercise science students. Become a member starting Sept. 5.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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A Pitt Momentum Funds grant is supporting research on land stewardship in Maui

Two Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences professors’ studies of culture, history and climate change on the island are more relevant than ever after the fatal wildfire.

  • Sustainability
  • Faculty
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Pittsburgh’s 2nd annual Indigenous Cultural Festival will celebrate the region’s indigenous residents

Everyone regardless of background is invited to the Sept. 18-24 festivities, which include a mini powwow and special exhibits at Pitt.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
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Sophia Choukas-Bradley served on a panel that made recommendations for adolescent social media use

The guidelines from the American Psychological Association panel were endorsed by the surgeon general.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Faculty
Sharrard

Aurora Sharrard was named to City & State PA's Energy and Environment Power 100 list

The publication honored Pitt's executive director of sustainability for her contributions and influence in energy and environment maters within Pennsylvania.

  • Staff
  • Sustainability
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This program can help Pitt faculty and staff achieve student loan forgiveness

As federal student loan interest accrual resumes in September, see if you qualify for payment reductions or forgiveness with Savi.

  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • University News
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The American Medical Association is funding blood pressure measurement education at Pitt

The Hub will also host screening and flu shot events in conjunction with the training this fall.

  • University News
  • Health and Wellness