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Pitt researchers led the largest-ever series of phage therapy case studies
In a dramatic scaling up of an experimental treatment for deadly bacterial infections, 11 out of 20 patients responded well to the therapy and none showed adverse effects.
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Pitt announced a new coordinator of belonging and inclusion
Ali Hoefnagel brings more than a decade of LGBTQ advocacy and experience to the role.
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This Pitt alumna preaches the power of networking
Marisa Williams, who was tasked by Gov. Tom Wolf to better the lives of Black Pennsylvanians, credits Pitt’s TRIO Student Support Services Program with starting her on a path of community building.
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Pitt hosted the first regional HERS reception for women leaders
Nearly 60 women came together for the Higher Education Resource Services event this May.
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Michael J. Becich named interim co-director of the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
N. John Cooper will also return to Pitt to lead research computing.
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In photos: Sun and fun at the Chancellor’s Annual Staff and Faculty Appreciation Picnic
More than 3,000 Pitt employees gathered for an afternoon of barbecue, cornhole and catching up.
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Two Pitt psychiatrists are raising money to stem Ukraine’s mental health crisis
A dual emergency of trauma and destroyed infrastructure is emerging in Ukraine. Alexandre Dombrovski and Carmen Andreescu are using their expertise to help.
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Every knee replacement creates nearly 30 pounds of waste
A new study co-authored by the late Freddie Fu reviews the environmental costs of orthopedic surgeries and explores more sustainable options.
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This School of Education program promoted healthy behaviors among older adults in Homewood
The Healthy Homewood Project brought together Pitt graduate students and the neighborhood YMCA to combat obesity and chronic illness through wellness education and fitness.
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Four employees in the Office of Human Resources have accepted new roles
Jamie Wincovitch, Melissa Kluchurosky, Diane Chabal and Jared Lanza are taking on new positions.
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Yael Schenker named an Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Fellow
She is a professor in the School of Medicine and director of the Palliative Research Center.
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The Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center received a five-year, $7.5 million National Science Foundation award
The project aims to break down barriers researchers face in getting access to national research resources.
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How Pitt’s Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence helps small businesses succeed
Robert Stein and his team help Western Pennsylvania entrepreneurs create, open and sustain businesses as diverse as the region — from trucking companies to Latin American restaurants.
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Diane Litman and LRDC collaborators were awarded an NSF grant
They will study how to integrate natural language processing into writing feedback and revision.
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Cathedral peregrine falcon chicks given bands and clean bills of health
For the first time since 2019, biologists, birders and staff from the National Aviary, Pennsylvania Game Commission and Pitt worked together to band the young peregrines.
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Juleen Rodakowski is the new chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy
The committee selected Rodakowski for her bold vision and demonstration of exceptional abilities to lead the department.
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6 budget-friendly things to do in Pittsburgh this June
Embrace the summer season with Pride festivals, an August Wilson play and jazz performances.
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Data curious but don’t know where to start? This June 8 event is for you.
Data@Pitt is a staff-led event on June 8 featuring talks and workshops. RSVP by June 2.
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Kathleen Blee is stepping down as dean of the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
After five years in the role, Blee has announced that she will return to the faculty in June 2023.
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This mother-daughter artistic duo wants to diversify Oakland’s business district
Christine and Brigette Bethea of Argyle Studio and ULEADx are pairing with Pitt people to give artists and leaders a leg up in Pittsburgh.