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Pitt’s Center for Vaccine Research is already preparing for the next pandemic
Three years after the emergence of COVID-19, Pitt scientists are studying the families of viruses that might produce the next one.
4 Pitt people won Sigma International Awards for Nursing Excellence
The prestigious honors recognize excellence in mentorship, service and leadership.
A $1 million grant will fund aging research at Pitt
These latest awards, which will fund four faculty projects, follow $750,000 in grants also made by the Richard King Mellon Foundation in fall 2022.
Breast milk contains unique antibodies, Pitt researchers found
A new study from Pitt Med researchers might explain why some babies develop life-threatening gut diseases and others don’t.
What did silent films sound like?
A newly digitized collection of silent film music at Pitt is already getting attention from historians recreating an important era of cinema.
Pitt Cyber announced 2 new staff members
Jessica Kuntz and Yu-Ru Lin will lead policy and research for the institute, respectively.
New Perseverance rover research provides more signs of possible organic molecules on Mars
Though not conclusive, the paper in Nature co-led by a Pitt PhD student strengthens the Martian evidence for chemicals that could be associated with life.
Robert Weyant was appointed to the Lancet Commission on Global Oral Health
As a member, the Pitt professor is taking on policy neglect and system failure surrounding oral health disparity on a global scale.
Pitt announces 4 new associate deans
The role of Associate Dean for Equity, Faculty Recruitment, and Community Engagement is new.
3 Pitt Med researchers were named AAAS policy fellows
Stephanie Mutchler, Amelia Stephens and R. Anne Stetler will learn the ins and outs of policymaking while sharing their scientific knowledge during yearlong assignments at federal agencies.
Pitt welcomes Joan T.A. Gabel as its 19th chancellor
Watch the leader’s first official message to the Pitt community and share your thoughts with her in a survey.
The Pittsburgh Quantum Institute appointed Michael Hatridge as its new director
The physics professor will lead the collaboration between Pitt, Carnegie Mellon University and Duquesne University.
Staff Council named 5 award winners
Each year, the organization acknowledges excellence in mentoring and provides support for Pitt staff and their students.
Pitt-Bradford is among the nation’s best for transfer students
An extensive course credit database, partnerships with other universities and merit scholarships earned the regional campus its third recognition.
The omission of women's contributions in 'Oppenheimer' is part of a harmful trend, Pitt experts say
Lack of representation can reinforce stereotypes about who belongs in the sciences, write Carl Kurlander and Chandralekha Singh.
Pitt Law student Laras Susanti earned a grant from the American Indonesian Cultural and Educational Foundation
The SJD candidate will travel to her home country to continue her research on family law in its constitutional court.
Registration is open for Pitt Homecoming 2023
Save the date for Oct. 12-14. This year, celebrations coincide with Health Sciences Alumni Weekend.
Pitt’s Emmy Award winners
These writers, journalists, designers and other alumni are telling stories that matter, and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences noticed.
Alaina E. Roberts discusses the American West in a new docuseries
Her work on the topic also earned an honorable mention for the 2023 Berkshire Conference of Women Historians Book Prize.
2 Pitt students were elected to the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association Student Advisory Board
Joe Chen and Shay Roth will serve a yearlong term advancing student interests’ within the association.
