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’Tis the season for a gingerbread Cathedral of Learning
Two Pitt teams took on this sky-high baking challenge. See the sculptures — and some familiar faces — on campus this week.
Pitt astronomers will be among the first to use the latest and greatest NASA telescope
Four faculty members are on teams that will point the James Webb Space Telescope at distant objects, galactic winds and exploding stars.
9 things to do in Pittsburgh if you’re sticking around for the holidays
Bonus: They’re all accessible from campus by bus.
Education's Tom Akiva publishes new book
His book examines how in-school and out-of-school learning systems can be improved to better support young people’s learning and development.
How you can help your neighbors this holiday season
Calls to the United Way’s 211 crisis hotline have soared over the past 18 months. Help them help neighbors in need.
A team effort gets a child a new kidney for Christmas
Molly Trott gave her Pitt Athletics coworker Mary Beth George and her family an exceptional early Christmas present.
Jennifer E. Woodward joins Society of Research Administrators International board of directors
Woodward is serving as one of six At Large Board members with full voting rights and significant responsibility for the stewardship of the organization.
Pitt junior wins top international photography contest prize
Economics major Devin DePamphilis’ winning entry was titled “Bye Bye COVID.”
Chemical engineering students have fun with hot air balloons
Teams in Taryn Bayles’ Foundations of Chemical Engineering class used their problem-solving skills to design and launch their own hot air balloons.
8 ways to study smarter, according to Study Lab tutors
Exams are approaching — here’s how to ace ’em.
Kenny Pickett is a finalist for the Heisman Trophy
The senior quarterback is Pitt's first Heisman finalist since 2003, when receiver Larry Fitzgerald finished as the runner-up.
Get your booster and volunteer at pop-up clinics
Want to help boost community immunity? Register to volunteer at a Dec. 16 or Jan. 12 pop-up clinic.
Big changes to the Pitt Seed Project
The makeover will focus on our people, programs and purpose — and will provide more support to bring projects to fruition. Applications are due in January.
Lead from the front
Going to school for 23 years doesn't necessarily mean you can run a clinic. A new Pitt program helps physicians and other clinicians build their leadership skills and business savvy.
Why do some people get jet lag and others don’t?
A $6.2 million grant from the WoodNext Fund will help Pitt researchers find out — and potentially unlock other sleep mysteries in the process.
Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center recognized with international honor
This is the 12th year PSC has been recognized by HPCwire.
Share your thoughts about the next business school dean during a virtual open forum
There will be an open forum via Zoom on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. All members of the community are invited to attend.
William ‘Buddy’ Clark and Steven R. Little are Pitt’s newest members of the National Academy of Inventors
It’s the highest professional distinction accorded to academic inventors.
Pitt’s Health Justice Scholars focus on equity in public health
Students are addressing issues including health disparities in transgender communities and links between racism and asthma.
Clemente Drive renamed to honor baseball legend's late wife, too
The street near Posvar Hall now honors the historic contributions of both Roberto and Vera Clemente.
