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New University budget model approved
The new model provides Responsibility Centers with greater authority, enabling them to better work toward Pitt鈥檚 strategic goals.
Pitt's pay-it-forward debt relief and mentorship program will add 150 new students
Since launching in 2019, Panthers Forward has provided $2.25 million in federal loan relief.
Pitt mourns the loss of Board of Trustees chair Thomas E. Richards
Richards (A&S 鈥76) is remembered for his humility, leadership and service.
Innovation challenge winners tackle health disparities
Projects that address tooth decay in kids, parenting while Black and ventilator-associated pneumonia each took home $115,000 in this year鈥檚 Pitt Innovation Challenge.
An app could promote informed and healthy pregnancies
Some at-risk patients didn鈥檛 know they had been prescribed aspirin to prevent a dangerous condition in pregnancy, Pitt researchers found. A smartphone app might be the answer.
Places to study besides the library
If your usual study spot in Hillman is closed, we鈥檝e got a few ideas for where else to go.
We rate Pitt therapy dog Halloween costumes
See what pups were wearing in the Cathedral鈥檚 most fur-raising night of the year. Plus, hear from students organizing to spread the puppy love.
Procrastinators, this Pitt costume designer will save your Halloween 锘
Ricky Lyle Campbell锘 explains how to put together a last-minute look on a budget.
What you need to know about COVID-19 boosters
Pitt鈥檚 COVID-19 Medical Response Office answers your most frequently asked questions.
See an archive of student reactions to the Tree of Life massacre
Memorabilia, notes, programs, historical documents and more are now housed at the Senator John Heinz History Center. Learn how students and faculty curated the materials.
Mission of Mercy dental clinic brought smiles to hundreds in the Pittsburgh region
Pitt Dental Medicine helped provide free care, from cleanings to root canals, for those who needed it most.
The University's strategic plan aims to invest in your growth and success, the 锘縐niversity Times reports in an ongoing series about the endeavor.
Placebo-inspired project wins $12 million grant to help Parkinson鈥檚 patients
The research, led by Pitt neuroscientist Peter Strick, will examine a brain circuit that could restore motor function to those with the condition.
Pitt鈥檚 chancellor is the Association of American Universities鈥 new board chair
Patrick Gallagher will help guide policy for the organization鈥檚 66 member universities.
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鈥檒l be ready.
Pitt鈥檚 Center for Vaccine Research is the place to go to learn about pandemic preparedness
鈥淲e鈥檙e pretty blessed that we鈥檝e got so much talent and the benefit of so much research here. I鈥檓 not at all surprised that Pitt has a global impact,鈥 said Sen. Bob Casey during his Friday tour.
Pittsburgh restaurants to try during Family Weekend
Lean into fall with pumpkin curry or dream of warmer times with pineapple mango tomatillo salsa. See Pittwire鈥檚 picks of restaurants to check out on your parents鈥 dime.
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.
It takes a village to keep trees healthy
Aurora Sharrard, Pitt鈥檚 director of sustainability, explains why you might see arborists on the Pittsburgh campus 鈥 and why our trees require regular care.
Pandemic shutdowns had some mental health benefits for teen girls
A new Pitt study shows how girls spent their pandemic free time 鈥 and drives home the everyday stress of being a 21st century teen.
