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Department of Physical Therapy professor named a Gerontological Society of America fellow

It’s an acknowledgment of not only remarkable research, but also extraordinary dedication to the field of gerontology.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Faculty
  • School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
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In a mask-optional world, kindness is required

Pitt people have all sorts of reasons for continuing to mask on campus. Here’s what one of them wants you to know.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Covid-19
Recipients of the Tina and David Bellet Teaching Excellence Award

Introducing this year’s Bellet Teaching awardees

Jennifer Laaser, Dana Och and Ellen Smith in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences were nominated for excellence inside and outside of the classroom. See what makes them special.

  • University News
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Faculty
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Technology & Science
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Attend the Pittsburgh Climate Hackathon to solve energy issues

Students and industry professionals will address climate-related issues and come up with ideas to positively impact the region.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Faculty
  • Students
  • Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
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Patrick Gallagher announces his intent to step down as Pitt’s chancellor, effective in summer 2023

Gallagher will remain at the University as a full-time faculty member in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Read his full message.

  • University News
  • Chancellor
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2 Pitt professors named elite reviewers for Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

The recognition is awarded to peer reviewers for their demonstrated critical thinking skills, effective participation and the extraordinary quality of their contributions to the journal.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Faculty
  • School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Register today for Faculty and Staff Development Program spring workshops

This program for faculty and staff at Pitt aims to enhance their personal and professional development through a variety of workshops and certificate programs.

  • University News
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Faculty
  • Staff
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Professor earns $3 million grant to improve aphasia treatment

Will Evans and his team will develop and evaluate novel adaptive computer-based treatments to help improve the efficiency and long-term impact of language treatment.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Faculty
  • School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
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Redditors hail to Pitt on r/place

Alum Ryan Lynch and hundreds of other users defended the Pitt logo during a massive online collaborative art project.

  • Technology & Science
  • Arts and Humanities
  • School of Computing and Information
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Register for Lavender Graduation by April 10

Celebrate the achievements of undergraduate, graduate and professional students in the LGBTQIA+ community across all Pitt campuses.

  • University News
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Students
Amy Raslevich and Adrianne Sapienza posing for photo together

These Pitt people’s work advocating for affordable health care landed them invitations to the White House

PhD student Amy Raslevich and alum Adrianne Sapienza attended yesterday’s signing of an executive order to strengthen the Affordable Care Act.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Alumni
  • School of Public Health
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Meet Pitt’s undergraduate commencement speakers

Louis Riddick, a broadcaster and former NFL safety, and Mary Ellen Callahan, an attorney and leader at the Department of Homeland Security, will address the Classes of 2022 and 2020.

  • University News
  • Commencement 2022
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Apply by April 25 for the Novartis Global Scholars Program

A new partnership with the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research can provide faculty with translational research funding of up to $1 million over three years.

  • University News
  • Innovation and Research
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Attend a spring open house at Pitt-Titusville’s Education and Training Hub

Prospective students and parents can meet with hub partners to discuss the wide array of programs available in 2022.

  • University News
  • Technology & Science
  • Pitt-Titusville
  • Swanson School of Engineering
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Events to celebrate Earth Month

Enjoy a monthlong celebration of Earth, featuring a variety of events hosted by Pitt Sustainability to educate the Pitt community about the environment.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
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Pitt Farmers Market is back

Get fresh produce and visit local vendors on select Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside the William Pitt Union.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Our City/Our Campus
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Celebrate the Year of Data and Society on April 8

The event will include panels on facilitating learning about data, sustaining the impact of project activities, lightning talks and a poster session.

  • University News
  • Innovation and Research
  • Our City/Our Campus
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Hesselbein Lecture Series welcomes former Ford and Boeing CEO Alan Mulally

Dean Carissa Slotterback will moderate the virtual event on April 8.

  • University News
  • Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
Burton Morris speaking at podium next to Cathedral artwork

Pop artist Burton Morris said he owes his life to the Cathedral of Learning. You can now see his painting of it in Hillman Library.

His parents met at Pitt in the ’50s. Last week, the Pittsburgh native unveiled his painting of the building that holds a special place in his heart.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Cathedral of Learning
Pitt people holding signs to support the University in Harrisburg.

Pitt students to lawmakers: Preserve our state-funded tuition discount

The Pitt community steps up and speaks up to protect the in-state tuition rate for Pennsylvania’s students and families.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
  • Students