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‘Lest We Forget’ brings Holocaust history to life in heart of Pitt’s campus
The University of Pittsburgh and the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh partnered to bring the traveling installation “Lest We Forget” to Pitt’s campus. As community members grapple with the memory of
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.
Homecoming 2019: Commemorating African American Alumni, George Romero and More
With Homecoming season comes a host of programs and activities that Pitt's organizations are putting together, from a George Romero exhibit opening to the African American Alumni Council's time
Study Shows Sexual Selection Alone Could Spark Formation of Species
Animals that seek mates and fight rivals that resemble their parents could be setting the stage for the formation of a new species, research from Pitt biology graduate student Yusan Yang and associate
Pitt Team Sees Future of Dry Eye Treatment with New Innovation
Dry eye affects millions of Americans a year, and available treatments can require continuous application. A Pitt bioengineering student and an eye doctor with the School of Medicine just invented a
Researchers See Future of Dry Eye Treatment in Innovative Contact Lens
Dry eye affects millions of Americans a year, but available treatments can require continuous application. A Pitt bioengineering student and an eye doctor with the School of Medicine make up part of a
Brainstorming Ways Universities Can Use Data
As Pitt's Advanced Analytics Summit returns this week for its second year, more than 30 academic institutions will gather to explore how to better use deep data in higher education.
An Open Access Gem: Pitt Publishes First-ever August Wilson Journal
Pitt's University Library System is the publisher of a new journal dedicated to Pittsburgh native son and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson. The inaugural issue features contributions
Addressing the Stigma: Pitt Student Hopes to Create Positive Change in Mental Health Care
Emergency room professionals often see patients with mental health issues. School of Social work senior Brandon Thomas has developed a training module to address stigma and bias among medical
Pitt Research Team Uses Rapid Diagnosis Technology to Tackle HIV Testing Problems
The HIV Detective is a solution being developed for early, rapid diagnosis of HIV. The handheld testing platform would allow health care workers to gather a few drops of blood onto a sensor and
Former Pennsylvania Governors Talk Politics, Civility and Leadership at Pitt Lecture
Former Pennsylvania governors Tom Ridge and Ed Rendell have differed ideologically over the years, but also are like-minded on other matters, including the value of civility and compromise in politics
Baby With Rare Condition Meets the Pitt Researcher Who's Looking for a Cure
Pitt's Michael Palladino is the only researcher actively pursuing a cure for triosephosphate isomerase deficiency. Eleven-month old J.T. Borofka has this severe metabolic disorder, which is
After More Than Two Decades, Alumna's Acclaimed ‘The Skin I’m In’ Still Resonates
The award-winning young adult novel “The Skin I'm In,” by Department of English alumna Sharon Flake (A&S ’78), has sold more than 1 million copies worldwide. The author's debut novel, it tells the
Bioengineer Brings Novel Approach to Improving Stroke Patients' Gait
For stroke survivors whose ability to walk has been impaired by neurological damage, rehabilitation using robotics has proven to be an effective therapy to improve their gait. However, one of the
Exploring regenerative medicine in microgravity — aboard the International Space Station
The question for regenerative medicine research is “‘What can we do in space that we can't do on Earth that makes a difference?’" said William Wagner, director of the McGowan Institute, which has
Reviving a Masterpiece
The sleuthing skills of Pitt alumnus Costas Karakatsanis (A&S ’74, ’78G), who worked in materials science at Bayer for three decades before retiring and taking up volunteering at Pittsburgh's Carnegie
Pitt Researchers Develop Marijuana Breathalyzer Technology
As states consider ways to introduce medical and/or recreational marijuana into their markets, they are also considering ways to detect intoxication and establish guidelines for safe use. A new device
Pitt Commits to Global Pledge That Supports Cutting Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The University of Pittsburgh is among the first to join the Cool Food Pledge, a global initiative led by the World Resources Institute to cut food-related greenhouse gas emissions 25% by 2030.
How to make friends on campus
You may have thousands of “friends” on social media, but feel hopelessly alone at college. Here’s help.
Alumna's Nonprofit Extends Welcome, Support to New Immigrants and Refugees
For the children of refugees and immigrants settling throughout the United States, the new way of life can feel very foreign. Pitt alumna Jenna Baron — through her nonprofit Alliance for Refugee Youth
