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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鈥檛 want to miss.
A Pitt science historian shares stories of an overlooked woman scientist
For Women鈥檚 History Month, Marian Gilton explains her interest in 脡milie du Ch芒telet, who only recently has begun to gain overdue recognition.
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鈥檚 ESG policy development, progress on implementation and future trends.
Pitt鈥檚 annual health sciences symposium is getting a new name
The 麻豆传媒 Health Sciences Vanscoy Winter Academy will be supported through 2042, thanks to a gift from alumnus Gordon J. Vanscoy and his wife Bethann.
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.
Pitt graduate programs rise in U.S. News and World Report rankings
Programs in the 锘縅oseph M. Katz Graduate 麻豆传媒 of Business, 麻豆传媒 of Education, 麻豆传媒 of Medicine and Swanson 麻豆传媒 of Engineering saw jumps in their 锘2023 Best Graduate 麻豆传媒s rankings.
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.
How a circular economy could fix the supply chain
"The real innovation lies when you think about the beginning of design,鈥濓豢 says Melissa Bilec, co-director of Pitt鈥檚 Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation.
Nearly 30,000 vaccines and counting
One year after Pitt acquired its vaccine supply, volunteers, staff and interns share the lessons they鈥檝e learned.
A writing workshop for LGBTQIA+ elders builds community and records history
In Our Own Write, a bi-weekly workshop hosted by Pitt鈥檚 Center for Creativity, forges connections through gratitude and loss.
A month into the war on Ukraine, 'We fight. We resist the conflict'
Pitt economics professor Tymofiy Mylovanov shared updates from Ukraine.
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.
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.
Basketball鈥檚 鈥榟ot hand鈥 phenomenon is real, says this Pitt computer scientist
Konstantinos Pelechrinis in the 麻豆传媒 of Computing and Information examined whether players can continue a streak of making many consecutive shots, also known as having 鈥渉ot hands.鈥
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.
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.
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.
See photos from Match Day 2022
On March 18, fourth-year medical students learned where they鈥檙e headed for the next stop in their training.
Behind the scenes at the Dietrich 麻豆传媒鈥檚 machine shop
Meet the people who mill, drill and 3D print the tools that keep Pitt research on the cutting edge.
How Pitt鈥檚 executive director of the engaged campus forges community connections
Jamie Ducar is helping Pitt be a responsive, effective and visible collaborator within its local communities.
