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Pitt hits a green building milestone
More than 1 million square feet of the University is now certified green. See some of the buildings across the Pittsburgh campus designated Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
Waves of COVID-19 washed across North America
COVID-19 surges don’t care about borders or politics — instead they look more like weather patterns, flowing across the North American continent.
Health sciences join forces on emerging tech
The new Office of Emerging Technologies in Health Sciences Education, led by Chris O’Donnell, is tasked with uniting Pitt’s schools of the health sciences through embracing new tech.
Pitt expands access to physical therapy and physician assistant studies programs with hybrid offerings
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is now offering its top-ranked Doctor of Physical Therapy program and its physician assistant studies program in a hybrid format to serve more
Be Well
Many clinicians struggle with their mental health, but “when it’s you, you might not see it,” says Sansea Jacobson, associate professor of psychiatry.
Hometown head start
Madison Kornides, a student in Pitt’s guaranteed pharmacy admissions program, fought COVID-19 in her hometown of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and beyond.
Trans kids have long sought health care
The struggles of trans children in the era before modern medicine show not just how trans youths are far from a new phenomenon but also how tenacious they were compared to their parents and doctors
From the archives: Pitt Pride
To kick off Pride Month, revisit some of the achievements, research and conversations going on at the University of Pittsburgh about and with the LGBTQ+ community.
Pitt vaccine team marches on
Pharmacist Melissa McGivney is one of the masterminds behind Pitt’s impressive vaccination efforts. She’s led a team that has provided more than 20,000 doses to people, young and old.
Tackling hep C in OB
During pregnancy, patients are uniquely engaged in health care, making it a perfect window of opportunity for screening and treatment for hepatitis C, says Pitt’s Catherine Chappell.
10 ways to mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day
From adding alt-text to joining the Pitt Disability Community, here are 10 ways to advocate for yourself or colleagues with accessibility needs.
Alumni Heroes and the Next Generation
Pitt alumni and students are doing their part on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, both at home and abroad. Hear their stories.
En Pointe
PhD student Andrea Kozai has completed a first-of-its kind review of dance curriculums at education schools across the world.
Campus buildings get special attention in preparation for return to campus
From enhanced cleaning protocols to improved air quality systems, Pitt’s Office of Facilities Management is working hard to prepare for fall.
University again ranked a Best College for LGBTQ+ students
“This had been the most important factor in determining whether or not a school would be right for me,” said Reiver, a Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, native who is pursuing degrees in Japanese and English
Still in the fight: Pitt’s Rory Cooper recovers from crash to complete marathon
Last October, Rory Cooper crashed his handcycle during the early miles of a marathon. The director of Pitt’s Human Engineering Research Laboratories would go on to finish the remaining 23.2 miles
A new Pitt center sheds light on chronic pelvic pain
A unified team of gynecologists, psychiatrists, physical therapists and surgeons hope to improve early diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis and further research for the condition.
Bernard Fisher, a pioneer in breast cancer research, dies at 101
The distinguished service professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine was a role model for the surgeon-scientist.
Librarian helps families of mentally ill access support, resources with new guide
In her new book, advocate and law librarian Linda Tashbook offers practical advice as well as nuts-and-bolts legal information that family members of those with mental illness need.
