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Pitt professors team up to increase access to hearing aids
A new FDA proposal could put hearing aids in the domain of pharmacists. Pitt professors want to make sure they’ll be ready.
Johnstown organizations benefit from first John P. Murtha fellowship class
A group of Pitt-Johnstown students gave $10,000 in grants to support community organizations as part of the new public service program.
Relationship Violence Awareness Month offers ways to support survivors
Speak with advocates, break through the bystander effect, and talk about healthy relationships.
Extremism prevention experts gather in Pittsburgh to ‘Eradicate Hate’
The inaugural summit features Pitt notables including Bailey Dean of the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Kathleen Blee and Chancellor Emeritus Pittsburgh Mark Nordenberg.
Award-winning virologist Paul Duprex wants the best and brightest working on vaccines
The place to start? Kids in Pittsburgh.
How Lina Dostilio and the new Office of Engagement and Community Affairs connect Pitt to the larger world
In this Q&A, the new vice chancellor explains what “community engagement” is and how her created office continues to foster Pitt’s long legacy of community partnerships.
Civic Action Week gets students, faculty and staff out in the city
The second annual week of events prompted the Pitt community not just to volunteer, but to engage with bigger questions around civic responsibility and organizing.
Facilities apprenticeship program brings new levels of Hill District community partnership and collaboration
The new program is providing meaningful career opportunities for residents like Lemel Alexander.
Pitt CFO Hari Sastry testifies before Pennsylvania House of Representatives
“Universities will look different,” he warned, if state appropriations are cut.
‘Divine Nine’ monument unveiled at the heart of Pitt’s campus
“This is a very definitive statement that Pitt supports its Black and Brown students,” said Erin Clarke (A&S ’05), who was an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. while at Pitt.
Changemakers unite — and volunteer
The Pitt United Way Campaign officially kicks off Oct. 1. Donate to a local organization that matters to you, or bring cleaning and baby supplies to an Oct. 6 drive at the William Pitt Union.
Remembrances from all corners for Freddie Fu
Athletes, doctors and others around the world paid tribute to the orthopaedic surgeon at the news of his death.
Alum wants no hero left behind
To honor a fallen friend from ROTC, Nick Liermann (CGS ’00) launched an organization to give service dogs to injured veterans. An upcoming cycling marathon will raise funds for the group.
Gallery brings outside in
Pitt’s Community Engagement Center in Homewood uses a gift from sculptor Thaddeus Mosley (A&S ’50) and works from other artists to highlight the value of art in building connections.
Lecture to focus on disability policy beyond the pandemic
A Sept. 13 virtual lecture by Sen. Bob Casey will address the pandemic’s impact on people with disabilities and the need to bolster home- and community-based services.
Home installations are underway for a community Wi-Fi pilot
A program between Pitt and Every1online that’s bringing Wi-Fi to local families in need is expanding. Residents of New Kensington and Homewood are encouraged to apply.
Block party series brings together Oakland residents
Pitt students and their South Oakland neighbors bonded over tacos and prizes at the first of four summer events.
Research sheds light on how children interpret ‘dark tourism’
Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Professor Mary Margaret Kerr shares insights on how to help children make meaning of tragic events.
Makerspace program helps people with disabilities design and build tech for daily life
From guitar picks to cup holders, assistant professor Anand Mhatre’s community-based class is helping people build their own assistive and fun technologies.
Students aid Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection
When should an aging oil and gas well be decommissioned? A group of Pitt students recently gave the state evidence-based advice.
