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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.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Innovation and Research
  • Students
  • Athletics
  • School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
  • School of Medicine
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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.

  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Faculty
  • School of Public Health
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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.

  • University News
  • Pittsburgh 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.

  • University News
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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.

  • University News
  • Technology & Science
  • Undergraduate students
  • David C. Frederick Honors College
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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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.

  • Community Impact
  • Staff
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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.

  • Technology & Science
  • Innovation and Research
  • Graduate and professional students
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
  • Swanson School of Engineering
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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.

  • University News
  • Faculty
  • School of Law
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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.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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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.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Sustainability
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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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.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Innovation and Research
  • Faculty
  • School of Pharmacy
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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.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Innovation and Research
  • Faculty
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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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.

  • Technology & Science
  • Innovation and Research
  • Undergraduate students
  • Pitt-Greensburg
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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.

  • University News
  • Sustainability
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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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.

  • University News
  • Commencement 2023
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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.

  • University News
  • Commencement 2023
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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.

  • University News
  • Graduate and professional students
  • Commencement 2023
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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.

  • Technology & Science
  • Innovation and Research
  • Faculty
  • School of Computing and Information
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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.

  • University News
  • Sustainability
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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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.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Faculty
  • Department of Chemistry
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences