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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.
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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.
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6 in-person shows to see in Pittsburgh this April
From Afropop to Pitt Stages plays, Pittwire previews upcoming performances you won’t want to miss.
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A Pitt science historian shares stories of an overlooked woman scientist
For Women’s History Month, Marian Gilton explains her interest in Émilie du Châtelet, who only recently has begun to gain overdue recognition.
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Pitt provides greater clarity regarding how environmental, social and governance factors are applied in the investment decision-making process
The first-ever report addresses Pitt’s ESG policy development, progress on implementation and future trends.
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Pitt’s annual health sciences symposium is getting a new name
The University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Vanscoy Winter Academy will be supported through 2042, thanks to a gift from alumnus Gordon J. Vanscoy and his wife Bethann.
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A Pitt Urban Studies major won a fellowship for her work addressing food insecurity
Junior Nina Mennies has been awarded a Newman Civic Fellowship, which supports community-minded students in their journey to becoming change-makers.
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Pitt graduate programs rise in U.S. News and World Report rankings
Programs in the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, School of Education, School of Medicine and Swanson School of Engineering saw jumps in their 2023 Best Graduate Schools rankings.
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This new program funds research on climate change and precision public health
The Public Health Trans-Disciplinary Collaboration Pilot Awards support projects that use data science to develop targeted health interventions. Here are the 5 winning projects.
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How a circular economy could fix the supply chain
"The real innovation lies when you think about the beginning of design,” says Melissa Bilec, co-director of Pitt’s Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation.
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Nearly 30,000 vaccines and counting
One year after Pitt acquired its vaccine supply, volunteers, staff and interns share the lessons they’ve learned.
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A writing workshop for LGBTQIA+ elders builds community and records history
In Our Own Write, a bi-weekly workshop hosted by Pitt’s Center for Creativity, forges connections through gratitude and loss.
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A month into the war on Ukraine, 'We fight. We resist the conflict'
Pitt economics professor Tymofiy Mylovanov shared updates from Ukraine.
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All Angles series returns March 24 with a focus on economic equality and mobility
The series that helps students explore different viewpoints continues with economists Darrick Hamilton and Scott Winship.
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In the news: 7 Pitt people on Ukraine
Pitt experts and students have shared their stories about the war in The Wall Street Journal, CNN and other media outlets.
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Basketball’s ‘hot hand’ phenomenon is real, says this Pitt computer scientist
Konstantinos Pelechrinis in the School of Computing and Information examined whether players can continue a streak of making many consecutive shots, also known as having “hot hands.”
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Could your neighborhood influence the health of your brain?
A $9.6 million grant will help Pitt and RAND researchers measure the link between structural racism and cognitive decline in two Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
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This scholarship supports working students
The David C. Frederick Scholarship supports high-achieving sophomores who are also employed part or full time. Apply by March 31.
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Faculty, graduate students and undergrads now have their own Honors Convocations
The annual event used to celebrate faculty and students at one event. This year, everyone gets their due during three ceremonies.
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See photos from Match Day 2022
On March 18, fourth-year medical students learned where they’re headed for the next stop in their training.