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April Johnston
A stacked cast of Panthers help new grads find success in showbiz
Hollywood might seem cutthroat, but this growing community of Pitt grads make sure their fellow alums find a soft landing.
Pitt graduates are making housing more affordable for Pennsylvanians
The cost of living is up in Pennsylvania, but Sean Kelly is up for the challenge of finding housing solutions for those in need.
This Pitt alum’s Hollywood dreams came true
Now producer Adam Fasullo is paying his success forward, helping fellow Pitt grads forge film industry careers.
They’re free and can reduce stress by nearly 70%
Beginning this fall, Pitt students can attend sound bath sessions in the Stress Free Zone at the new Recreation and Wellness Center.
6 laws every Pennsylvania newbie needs to know
Moving to a new place is always a challenge, but you can start the fall semester off right by learning some local ordinances and oddities.
This Pitt family is on mission to register bone marrow donors
Erin and Bill Bedillion’s daughter needs a bone marrow donor. The Pitt alums are determined to find one — for her and all the other kids who are waiting for a match.
5 of the top Yinzer-approved moments from HBO Max hit ‘The Pitt’
Pitt's Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, an assistant professor of pediatrics and emergency medicine, served as a consultant for the writers of the show starting Noah Wyle.
Is it OK to scratch that itch?
New research from the lab of Dan Kaplan, a professor in Pitt’s Department of Dermatology, not only helps to resolve that conundrum but also explains why we itch at all.
Anna Li’s million-dollar idea helps patients help themselves
The MD/PhD student has already designed a medical device, earned a patent and launched a company — but it’s what she hasn’t yet accomplished that keeps her going.
Step inside this innovative Pitt lab that looks a lot like your grandma’s house
The technology tested and developed in Pitt’s Healthy Home Lab is making it safer for older adults to age in place.

