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Pitt team takes third place at Emory University Global Health Case Competition
Forty teams participated, representing institutions from around the world.
The University Library System received a grant from the Recordings at Risk program
The $36,826 grant will allow ULS to digitize five Pittsburgh area oral history collections held by the Archives and Special Collections Department.
2 Pitt professors rank among top marketing researchers
The professors contributed nine of the 57 publications from Pitt Business’ marketing faculty members between 2012 and 2021.
Nationality Room scholarships for summer study abroad are back
This year’s 46 recipients will travel to Ghana, Italy, Guam and elsewhere for immersive global learning experiences.
A new partnership will help support the Afghanistan Project at Pitt
The Open Society University Network has identified the Center for Governance and Markets program as a critical partner in resettling at-risk Afghan scholars.
Pitt Law Professor Kevin Ashley receives CodeX Prize
The CodeX Prize is given to individuals for a noteworthy contribution to computational law.
Alumnus Tate Allen Yawitz earns Erasmus Mundus award, a first for Pitt
It is the first time a Pitt alum has received the honor.
Meet the undergraduate ‘rock star scientist’ named a 2022 Goldwater scholar
A childhood fascination with DNA led Pitt junior Katie Oppenheimer to research genetic instability and its relationship to cancer.
Nine Pitt people earn New Pittsburgh Courier’s 2022 FAB 40 Awards
The honor celebrates the leadership, achievements and community service of local African American young men and women.
2022 Provost’s Award for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring winners announced
Each award consists of a $2,500 prize to the graduate faculty member to recognize excellence in mentoring.
Got food cravings? What’s living in your gut may be responsible
A new Pitt study shows that the gut microbiome of mice influences their preferred diet. The results, researchers say, could apply to humans, too.
The Pitt Success Pell Match Program has invested more than $95 million in low-income students
Pitt’s groundbreaking financial aid program continues to make education more affordable for Pennsylvania students and their families. Here’s the proof.
Use Pitt Concern Connection to report your concerns 24/7
The all-in-one reporting service can be used for issues ranging from discrimination to research compliance and more.
Ace finals using these memory tricks
Pitt cognitive neuroscientist Marc Coutanche advises on caffeine intake, sleep and whether music helps you study.
Download signs, cake-toppers, photo props and more for Pitt’s graduation
Let the world know you’re graduating, or share how proud you are of your favorite Panther.
Noble A-W Maseru earns Health Equity Champion award
He received the honor during the 2022 Pennsylvania Health Equity Summit.
How reflective writing and a nudge from an app increased college prospects for low-income students
Pitt’s Omid Fotuhi found that a combination of self-affirmations and deadline reminders made students more likely to complete the admission process and attend college.
Pitt Nursing alumna Theresa Brown publishes memoir about cancer
Caring for cancer patients didn’t prepare her for her own diagnosis, she wrote.
Pitt Police promote four officers
Brooke Riley and Michael Mock were promoted to lieutenants, and Jessica Urban and Scott Dubrosky were promoted to sergeants.
The University of Pittsburgh named a dean for the School of Computing and Information
Bruce Childers, who has served as interim dean since 2020, will officially assume the role May 1.
