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Pitt Athletics Leaders Captain Ultimate Lineup Against COVID-19
The families of Pat Narduzzi, Jeff Capel, Lance White and Heather Lyke are donating a combined $500,000 to the Pitt Center for Vaccine Research. They're joined by the Pirates, Steelers and Penguins
Celebrate National Nurses Day
Now more than ever we are so grateful for the work being done by nurses everywhere. Join us in celebrating #NationalNursesDay on Twitter (@PittTweet) and head to our Instagram Story (@PittOfficial) to
The Feeling’s Mutual
From the very beginning of the pandemic, Pitt students jumped into action to support communities on and off campus through a group called Pitt Mutual Aid.
MBA Graduate Sets His Sights on Global Impact
Donors made his MBA dream a reality, so Kumar Vijayendra spent his time at Pitt hoping to make them proud. In April, he graduated with the top MBA student honor from the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School
Helping Those Farthest from Home
International students are faced with specialized concerns—like rapidly changing immigration and travel regulations—in addition to the issues faced by the entire University community in light of the
A new Pitt initiative gives recent grads continuing education opportunities
Pitt2Pitt provides spring 2020 graduates streamlined admissions and additional funding to continue their education at Pitt in areas like public health, data science and management.
Proactive Work of Computer Scientists Prepared Infrastructure to Withstand Pandemic
Thanks to system administrators, IT workers and computer scientists, Assistant Professor Amy Babay says networks and internet services have been able to withstand the extra strain during COVID-19.
Study Finds Difference Between Mindless and Distracted Eating
Many people are grappling with eating habits as we spend more time at home. There’s a difference between eating mindlessly and eating distractedly, says Pitt researcher Carli Liguori, and she has tips
Formula Developed to Combat HIV Could Work as Novel Coronavirus Preventive
Pitt Pharmacy’s Lisa Rohan is developing a nasal spray using a compound derived from algae and a plant in the tobacco family that could help keep the novel coronavirus from infecting the lungs.
What Students Can Expect from the CARES Act
The U.S. Department of Education is allocating relief funds for colleges and universities to distribute to students impacted by COVID-19. Here’s the basic breakdown of how to find out if you’re a
Pandemic Brings New Urgency to Pitt Food Systems Research
Our food ecosystem is broken, says business professor and acting dean of the Honors College Audrey J. Murrell. Research at Pitt and partnerships in the community aim to help fix it.
Helping Out
Twenty years ago, Douglas Guy (A&S ’78) arrived in South Africa to launch an environmentally conscious self-help model for locals to build affordable, sustainable housing. Today, he's seeking
Student Tenacity Showcased at Big Idea Competition
The teams in this year’s Randall Family Big Idea Competition couldn’t be stopped—competitors asked the organizers to go digital, and they obliged. See the winners.
Pomp, Despite the Circumstance
Senior business student Oriana Garcia and her family celebrated her graduation with flowers, a home-cooked breakfast and Chancellor Patrick Gallagher in her living room via video.
$900,000 Awarded Through COVID-19 Pilot Grant Program
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute at the University of Pittsburgh has awarded $900,000 to 17 studies to address different aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Seniors Awarded Top Honors at Virtual Graduation Celebration
The Emma W. Locke Award winner is Sarah Steward and the Omicron Delta Kappa Senior of the Year Award winner is Jordan Fields.
FDA Grants Pitt Spinout Emergency Use Approval
The Hemolung respiratory assist system, which was designed at the University of Pittsburgh, has been granted emergency use authorization from the FDA to treat lung failure caused by COVID-19.
In Case You Missed It: Pitt’s Virtual Celebration of the Class of 2020
On April 26, 2020, thousands of viewers tuned in to watch the virtual commencement ceremony—the first celebration of its kind at Pitt. Watch the video here.
Social Media Ambassadors Give Inside View of Life at Pitt
Their job was to share their stories of life as students in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. Read reflections from two social media ambassadors as they prepare to graduate.
Good Reads, Good Memories
Get to know Pitt’s alumni magazine with an editor-curated collection of articles from their archives.
