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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’s strategic goals.
Creating a Just Community award nominations due Dec. 3
The award recognizes the outstanding efforts of a Pitt employee in creating a more just, equitable and inclusive community.
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.
Brad Nindl assumes command of 139th Medical Brigade
In this role, Nindl continues his 25-plus years' work in the U.S. Army that focuses on human performance optimization and injury prevention.
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’s Pitt Innovation Challenge.
Richard Garland receives $1.5 million grant for Reimagine Reentry project
The program aims to reduce recidivism in Allegheny County.
An app could promote informed and healthy pregnancies
Some at-risk patients didn’t know they had been prescribed aspirin to prevent a dangerous condition in pregnancy, Pitt researchers found. A smartphone app might be the answer.
Pitt mourns the loss of Board of Trustees chair Thomas E. Richards
Richards (A&S ’76) is remembered for his humility, leadership and service.
Places to study besides the library
If your usual study spot in Hillman is closed, we’ve got a few ideas for where else to go.
What you need to know about COVID-19 boosters
Pitt’s COVID-19 Medical Response Office answers your most frequently asked questions.
Public Health’s Tiffany Gary-Webb named special assistant to the provost
She will lead the Race & Health Collaboratory and work with John Wallace, vice provost for diversity and development.
Procrastinators, this Pitt costume designer will save your Halloween
Ricky Lyle Campbell explains how to put together a last-minute look on a budget.
We rate Pitt therapy dog Halloween costumes
See what pups were wearing in the Cathedral’s most fur-raising night of the year. Plus, hear from students organizing to spread the puppy love.
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.
Pitt takes on sponsorship of Pittsburgh Speakers Series
The 2021-2022 season features a former national security advisor, the #MeToo founder, a former UK Prime Minister and more.
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.
Placebo-inspired project wins $12 million grant to help Parkinson’s patients
The research, led by Pitt neuroscientist Peter Strick, will examine a brain circuit that could restore motor function to those with the condition.
The Plan for Pitt prioritizes people
The University's strategic plan aims to invest in your growth and success, the University Times reports in an ongoing series about the endeavor.
Pitt’s chancellor is the Association of American Universities’ new board chair
Patrick Gallagher will help guide policy for the organization’s 66 member universities.
Two Pitt physicists win American Physics Society awards
Vittorio Paolone and Andrew Mugler were recognized for their work detecting elusive particles and studying how cells behave.
