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Pitt biologists found hundreds of plant viruses hitchhiking on pollen

The first-of-its-kind study points to honeybees as a potential “superspreader” of plant disease.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Submit a nomination for the 2022 Pitt Sustainability Awards

The deadline is Feb. 18.

  • Community Impact
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Students
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A Pitt hiring initiative aims to reduce racial disparities in the region

The program's goals are to engage more faculty to conduct research, educate students and engage in service.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • School of Medicine
  • School of Public Health
  • Swanson School of Engineering
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Don’t miss Pitt’s Internship Week

The four-day event will help students start planning for summer internships.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Students
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Brush up on boosters

Get the latest info from the experts in Pitt’s COVID-19 Medical Response Office.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Covid-19
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Pitt School of Nursing tops U.S. News & World Report online master’s ranking with a perfect score

Programs in the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and the School of Education also ranked among the best in the nation.

  • University News
  • Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
  • School of Education
  • School of Nursing
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4 Pitt faculty members named 2021 American Association for the Advancement of Science fellows

They join W.E.B. DuBois, Thomas Edison and Margaret Mead in having received one of science's highest honors.

  • Technology & Science
  • Faculty
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Medicine
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Pitt will provide one N95 respirator per person starting Jan. 27

Get yours at the concierge entrances to buildings or at three pickup stations this week. Surgical masks will continue to be available.

  • Health and Wellness
  • University News
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Pitt-Bradford receives funding for green building project

The $230,000 grant will support a rooftop solar array and educational dashboard.

  • Technology & Science
  • Pitt-Bradford
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University of Pittsburgh Press announces the 2021 Starrett Award winner

Poet Anuradha Bhowmik will receive a cash award and publication through the press.

  • Arts and Humanities
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Daren Ellerbee named inaugural director of Pitt’s new University Educational Outreach Center

The center is dedicated to creating equitable pathways for students to gain the potential to enroll at Pitt or other select colleges and universities.

  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Apply now for a new faculty development certificate program

To obtain the certificate of completion, faculty will be required to participate in about 15 hours of programming.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Faculty
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How Pitt’s assistant vice chancellor for diversity plans to bring more voices to the table

Randi Congleton adds a personal touch to equity and inclusion.

  • University News
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

3 staffers win 2021 Teaching Center awards

The annual awards recognize staff who demonstrate excellence in teaching and a commitment to learning.

  • Community Impact
  • Staff
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Submit your proposal by Feb. 1 for Year of Data and Society funding

Up to $8,000 will be allotted to approved proposals.

  • Technology & Science
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Community Impact
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Pitt received a $245,000 innovation grant to improve students’ careers and lives

The University of Pittsburgh joins 14 other institutions in Strada Education Network’s $10 million Beyond Completion Challenge.

  • University News
  • Students
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Pitt’s 51st Jazz Seminar and Concert celebrates legendary musician Erroll Garner

The Jazz Week performances will be hosted virtually from Jan. 24-29.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Zippo pledges $2 million to Pitt-Bradford

The gift will be dedicated largely to equipping state-of-the-art engineering labs in the new Engineering and Information Technologies Building.

  • Technology & Science
  • Pitt-Bradford
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Pitt recognizes community members creating a more just, equitable and inclusive University

The University Art Gallery and Associate Professor Gina A. Garcia were honored this week for their work.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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When grief doesn't go away

Pitt researchers are trying to help people experiencing prolonged grief during the pandemic.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences