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Nonprofits are scaling up their regional impact with support from Pitt
The Nonprofit Capacity Building Program connects local organizations working to improve economic stability with University training and resources.
Pitt’s new building at Fifth and Halket will support health sciences, medicine and online learning
The University’s Property and Facilities Committee and Board of Trustees approved interior fit out projects for the Department of Computational and Systems Biology and Pitt EDGE on Dec. 5.
Panthers Forward, which has helped more than 1,000 Pitt students address their debt, welcomes its seventh class
150 seniors will receive up to $5,000 in direct federal student loan relief as well as exclusive mentoring and professional development opportunities.
How this Pitt duo’s startup plans to attack the ‘tricky beast’ that is cancer
A platform developed by Jason Lohmueller and Alex Dieters could allow immunotherapies to be delivered to tumors with more flexibility and precision.
A NASA-funded Pitt team is exploring the benefits of sleeping in space
Kate Flickinger’s research on lower metabolic rates could help astronauts safely undergo long-duration spaceflights one day. It could also help ICU patients here on Earth.
5 things to know about Pitt’s new Office of Finance and Operations
From sustainability and safety to purchasing and payroll, here’s how the team keeps the University running.
James Maher, a provost emeritus who drove progress at Pitt for 16 years, died at 82
He’s hailed as a notable physicist and dedicated leader who drastically increased enrollment, advanced research and enriched student life during his 47-year career at the University.
Marlin Nabors has been named associate vice provost and dean of students
A higher education leader with decades of experience, he will oversee three vital teams in the Division of Student Affairs, effective Jan. 2.
This social scientist turned entrepreneur supports Black parents with an innovative program
Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but it does come with community, thanks to James Huguley.
This Pitt medical student wants to make tests for cerebral aneurysms simpler and more effective
Adi Mittal balances research, classwork and business as a student and startup founder.
This year’s Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh clinic filled health care gaps for more than 1,500 patients
Hearing, vision and dental care is rarely covered by insurance. Here’s how 1,000 volunteers, many of them Pitt people, stepped in to help.
Peng Liu is unraveling new reactions — and new ways of working together
With a pair of Nature papers among a flurry of recent studies, the computational chemist is on a hot streak that shows no sign of stopping.
Pitt’s third Community Engagement Center has found its home in Greater Hazelwood
The CEC will be housed in Center of Life’s new headquarters, which will offer neighborhood residents a variety of services, classes and wellness programming.
Out now: ‘Nightbloom’ and more winter reading from Pitt alumni authors
Peace Adzo Medie’s new novel gives voice to African women.
How a fish could lead to new hope for treating persistent wounds
An unexpected discovery by School of Medicine Professor Michael Tsang led to his startup Zegenex — and a new way to treat serious wounds.
Tray Crayton III is staying in the game
The former Pitt football player’s recently released book charts his new direction.
5 takeaways from last week’s event on civic engagement
Rajiv Vinnakota and Kristin Kanthak shared their thoughts on a range of topics, including young people’s views of democracy and investing in one’s community.
Audrey Murrell is helping develop emerging Black leaders at Pitt and beyond
She’s among experts from across the US mentoring young talent through The Advanced Leadership Institute. Hear from staffers who completed the local program.
Pitt’s first signing day for startups celebrated a milestone for researcher-entrepreneurs
Five new companies founded by Pitt researchers aim to improve wound care, cancer immunotherapy, chronic pain care and more.
This Pitt alumna uses state-of-the-art technology to help patients navigate hearing loss
From everyday citizens to sportscasters and late-night headliners, Jennifer Raneri is keeping people connected to the world around them through comprehensive audiology care.
