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Why do some people get jet lag and others don’t?
A $6.2 million grant from the WoodNext Fund will help Pitt researchers find out — and potentially unlock other sleep mysteries in the process.
Kenny Pickett is a finalist for the Heisman Trophy
The senior quarterback is Pitt's first Heisman finalist since 2003, when receiver Larry Fitzgerald finished as the runner-up.
Get your booster and volunteer at pop-up clinics
Want to help boost community immunity? Register to volunteer at a Dec. 16 or Jan. 12 pop-up clinic.
Big changes to the Pitt Seed Project
The makeover will focus on our people, programs and purpose — and will provide more support to bring projects to fruition. Applications are due in January.
Lead from the front
Going to school for 23 years doesn't necessarily mean you can run a clinic. A new Pitt program helps physicians and other clinicians build their leadership skills and business savvy.
William ‘Buddy’ Clark and Steven R. Little are Pitt’s newest members of the National Academy of Inventors
It’s the highest professional distinction accorded to academic inventors.
Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center recognized with international honor
This is the 12th year PSC has been recognized by HPCwire.
Share your thoughts about the next business school dean during a virtual open forum
There will be an open forum via Zoom on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. All members of the community are invited to attend.
Alumnus Joseph Kannarkat is Pitt’s newest Schwarzman Scholar
He has studied health care systems in the U.K. and Kenya, hoping to bring insights back to the U.S. His next stop, supported by the prestigious scholarship, is China.
Pitt’s Health Justice Scholars focus on equity in public health
Students are addressing issues including health disparities in transgender communities and links between racism and asthma.
Clemente Drive renamed to honor baseball legend's late wife, too
The street near Posvar Hall now honors the historic contributions of both Roberto and Vera Clemente.
Pitt beat Wake Forest to take the ACC championship
Saturday’s 45-21 win is the program’s first ACC title after sharing the Big East title in 2004 and 2010. Next stop: The Peach Bowl.
A Pitt alumnus on his much more than 'OK' career
A phone call from the governor changed Samuel McCullough’s life. Now he’s giving back to help change lives at his alma mater.
This year’s recipients of the Coleman Award for Excellence in Community Service
Food bank CEO Lisa Scales and former Pitt community relations leader John Wilds will be honored during a Dec. 9 event hosted by the Institute of Politics.
Robots might be bad for men, but give women more bargaining power
A new study from Pitt economist Osea Giuntella found that men had lower wages and workforce participation in areas with more industrial robots, among other gendered effects.
Beth McGrew promoted to vice chancellor for planning, design and real estate
McGrew has forged new relationships with the City of Pittsburgh that will benefit the Pitt community for decades to come.
A new Pitt pledge encourages health care providers to use opioid alternatives
The School of Dental Medicine was the first in the nation to implement opioid-free pain management for most procedures in its clinics. Now, the practice is spreading.
Student-led Relearn Our Land initiative encourages advocacy and equity
A sustainability course inspired three students to create a garden and educational campaign that will honor Aborigine American, Indigenous and Native cultural groups.
Jamie Hammond is the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Educator of the Year
Awardees are selected for making a difference in the lives of others and inspiring students to become well-trained physician assistants.
Yanshan Wang named chair-elect of the Natural Language Processing Working Group for the American Medical Informatics Association
His research interests focus on artificial intelligence, natural language processing and machine/deep learning methodologies and applications in health care.
