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8 empowering events to check out in February

Celebrate Black history and diverse voices throughout the month with works by August Wilson, a dance ensemble, a women's hackathon and more.

  • University News
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Alcohol may make you more sociable in person, but not online, this Pitt study suggests

Psychology’s Michael Sayette found evidence for what many of us already suspected: Zoom calls don’t quite cut it when it comes to certain social interactions.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Innovation and Research
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Pitt’s Humanities Center announced its 2023-24 undergraduate research fellows

The students receive $5,000 in funding for a summer program, which they will shape in spring and fall seminars.

  • University News
  • Innovation and Research
  • Humanities Center
  • David C. Frederick Honors College
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Christine McClure was named a Multiplying Good Pittsburgh ChangeMaker

As part of the group’s spring 2023 class, the senior research scientist in Pitt’s School of Public Health will raise money for a youth service program.

  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • School of Public Health
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How Pitt researchers are using AI to help stroke patients

A team from the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is harnessing the multimodal technology to deliver patient-focused treatment.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Innovation and Research
  • School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
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Alumna Samantha Shipeck received a teaching award from the German Embassy

As one of three educators in the US to win the prize, Shipeck will attend a two-week professional development course in Germany.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Education
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Pitt employees, sign up for training on how to reduce loneliness at work

The Don't Be Lonely at Work program will train and empower 100 full-time faculty and staff to reach out to their co-workers.

  • Health and Wellness
  • University News
  • Faculty
  • Staff
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Nikki Giovanni’s advice for a Pitt audience: Find your own path

The acclaimed poet and writer spoke on emotional wellness during MLK Social Justice Week.

  • University News
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Undergrad Edha Gupta led a group now being honored by the King Center

The Panther Anti-Racist Union of Pennsylvania won the Beloved Community Youth Influencer award for battling a book ban.

  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • David C. Frederick Honors College
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Pitt received an NIH grant to study harm reduction techniques

Lead researcher Deanna Wilson said the research represents a "paradigm shift" in approaches to addiction treatment and overdose prevention.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Innovation and Research
  • School of Medicine
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A Pitt study linked some cancers to dental disease

Marian Bezamat and colleagues recently found a surprising connection between cavities and skin and breast cancer.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Innovation and Research
  • School of Dental Medicine
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Armin Schikorra earned a Humboldt Research Fellowship

The Department of Mathematics associate professor will study in Germany over the next three years.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Department of Mathematics
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Pitt Concern Connection provides 24/7 support

Any community member can text, call or fill out an online form to report workplace, academic and other issues.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Our City/Our Campus
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The World History Center won a Digital Humanities Advancement Grant

Principal investigator Ruth Mostern will use the $350,000 award to fund an expansion of the World Historical Gazetteer.

  • Technology & Science
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Innovation and Research
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Too many textiles? Donate or recycle them around Pitt’s campus

Divert waste from landfills while cleaning your closet.

  • Sustainability
  • Sustainability
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Pitt received $60,000 in PA Hunger-Free Campus grant funding

The award can be used to address food insecurity by expanding access to food options, creating awareness initiatives and upgrading facilities.

  • Health and Wellness
  • University News
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Win up to $20,000 in funding for an interdisciplinary research project

Submit a letter of intent for the annual Steven Manners Research Development Awards by March 3.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Faculty
  • Graduate and professional students
  • University Center for Social and Urban Research (UCSUR)
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Pitt’s Pre-Health Scholars Program commits to increasing diversity in health professions

The program supports underrepresented undergraduates with advising and mentoring to ensure their retention and success.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Undergraduate students
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Pitt-Greensburg unveiled its new Life Sciences Building

The two-story building, which features seven lab spaces, will allow nursing and sciences programs to grow.

  • Health and Wellness
  • University News
  • Technology & Science
  • Pitt-Greensburg
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Daniel Camarda was named to City & State PA's Government Relations Power 100 List

Pitt’s director of government relations and public affairs was recognized for his work to inform legislation.

  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus