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Sustainability Efforts Earn Administrator Global Honor
Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management Scott Bernotas’ commitment to sustainability has helped move Pitt closer to its energy reduction goals and earned him a spot on Environment + Energy
What We’re Reading and Watching Over the Break: 2020 Edition
Faculty and staff are using their winter break to catch up on TV shows and explore socially relevant releases and bestsellers. Get inspired by their picks.
Bill Yates Appointed Vice Chancellor for Research Protections
Yates will lead the units that aid investigators in designing and performing research studies that meet current ethical standards and conform to all applicable laws and regulations.
3 Pitt Experts on Reasons for Optimism in 2021
Optimism is hardwired in most humans, says public health professor Steve Albert. If you don’t feel like you’re one of them right now, here are three perspectives on why, despite all that 2020 brought
Meet the Cleaning Staff on the Job, Day and Night
This year, custodians and housekeepers have stepped up to keep campus spaces clean and disinfected. Here’s a glimpse into their world.
When to Watch the Skies This Weekend
Tonight through Dec. 14, Pittsburghers will have a chance to see the geminid meteor shower. Astronomy’s Sandhya Rao offers her tips for viewing.
It’s the Most Important Time of the Year for Financial Aid
Pitt uses information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for a variety of educational financing options, including scholarships and work study. That’s
Why We’re So Bad at Counting Calories
Counting or comparing calories across dishes and quantities is a lot harder to do than people think, found Peggy Liu, assistant professor of business administration, in a series of studies.
Gallery: Experience the Holiday Splendor of Pitt’s Nationality Rooms
Though there is no in-person Holiday Open House for Pitt’s iconic Nationality Rooms this year, Pittwire has collected photos of years gone by to get you in the holiday spirit. Take a look.
Study Shows Genetically Engineered Mini-Livers Extend the Life of Mice With Liver Disease
The new study, led by pathologist and bioengineer Mo Ebrahimkhani, is a step toward figuring out the genes necessary to produce mature cells needed to construct a functioning liver.
Students, Alumni ‘Charging’ Forward With New Phone Battery Device
Developed in a Pitt engineering classroom, the Canal Battery Guard mediates between your phone and charger to keep the battery working better for longer.
Researchers Scan DNA to Learn How Facial Features Form
A new study revealed that more than 130 regions in human DNA play a role in sculpting facial features. Understanding the link between specific genes and facial features could be useful for treating
Undergraduate’s Literary Interests Earn Her Marshall Scholarship
Madeline Fox, a senior studying literature, classical civilization and philosophy, has been named a Marshall Scholar. The prestigious program supports postgraduate study at any university in the
See the World Through Virtual Nationality Rooms Open House
This year’s longstanding holiday tradition hosted by the University of Pittsburgh is a two-week virtual celebration of cultures from around the world.
Panther Plates by Pitt Greats
What blue-and-gold game-day snack does Roc prepare for Pitt tailgates? What goes into Narduzzi pancakes? Proceeds from a new cookbook with those recipes and more will benefit a student-athletes fund
Pitt Names New Director of Faculty Diversity and Development
Lorie Johnson-Osho will manage and refine faculty development programs and workshops, help foster skill development and more. She begins her work on Dec. 7, 2020.
Finding New Ways to Support United Way and the Community
This year, the University’s annual United Way campaign takes on new importance, as well as new strategies and ways to get involved, whether through philanthropy or volunteerism. Read what the United
An Expert’s Reminders for Mental Health
Finals are here. Winter is coming. Pitt psychiatry and epidemiology expert Rebecca Thurston offers reminders to care for yourself during tough times.
Computer Science Club Bridges Gaps Between Students, Industry
Unlike many groups, Pitt’s Computer Science Club efforts ramped up this year. From global job boards to a wiki for academic and career advice, their 2020 efforts have reached more than a million
Building on Ability
As the world observes International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3, catch up on some of the recent Pitt initiatives and research by and for people with disabilities.
