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Alumna Lands on New York Times Best Seller List With Help of Faculty Mentor
Rachael Lippincott (A&S ’17) wrote the young adult book “Five Feet Apart" with the support of Siobhan Vivian of Pitt's English department. A film version hits theaters in March.
Emergency Medicine Course Prepares First Responders to Think Fast and Slow
Taught by the School of Medicine’s Paul Paris, the undergraduate course aims to help students become more aware of the factors that impact their thinking in emergency medical situations.
Interpersonal Research Brings Humans One Step Closer to Mars Mission
Working with the National Science Foundation’s United States Antarctic Program, scientists from Pitt collected data that highlights the potential for psychological symptoms and conditions that degrade
Vibrant Media Lab Taking World’s First Game Console, the 47-year-old Odyssey, Online
Pitt’s Vibrant Media Lab is helping to answer complex questions of technology and culture, exploring past forms of media and experimenting with new ones in a cultural and social context. The
Peruse 2018’s Popular Stories
The Pittwire staff wrote of academic achievements, community partnerships and groundbreaking research from the University in 2018. Enjoy the stories of this year’s successes.
Season’s Greetings From Pittwire
The Pittwire staff wishes you a beautiful holiday season and happy new year. The newsletter will return to your inbox in January, and we look forward to bringing you more of the University of
Student-designed Holiday Art Installation Illuminates Messages of Hope
Words and images — heartfelt gifts from Pitt students — greet all who pass by a bustling pedestrian plaza in Pittsburgh.
Innovation Competitions Drive Creativity, Boost Researchers’ Projects to the Marketplace
This fall's competitions awarded more than $600,000 for faculty and student researchers. In addition, mentoring opportunities in the competitions offer researchers help in commercialization, which
Professor Explores Barack Obama’s Presidency, Legacy Through Letters
With support from Pitt’s Department of English and the Center for Creativity, Jeanne Marie Laskas sifted through hundreds of citizens’ letters to President Obama, resulting in an acclaimed magazine
Pitt Celebrates First Panthers Forward Class
The program, launched this year by Chancellor Patrick Gallagher, aims to reduce federal student loan debt and, in turn, help new graduates gain greater economic stability.
Alumna Wins Schwarzman Scholarship
Sangya Gyawali (A&S ’16), who studied anthropology and economics, is headed to Tsinghua University for a prestigious program that aims to help future leaders better understand China and its role in
Colder, Darker Climates Increase Alcohol Consumption and Liver Disease
New research from Pitt and UPMC demonstrates what many doctors have long assumed — that climate and alcohol intake are related.
A hydropower plan marks Pitt’s largest-ever commitment to renewable energy
Pitt plans to purchase 100% of the power from a low-impact hydroelectric plant expected to open in 2022, which will generate enough power to supply a quarter of the Pittsburgh campus electricity needs
Holiday Open House Honors Customs, Gives Sneak Peek to Newest Nationality Room
Held each year in the Cathedral of Learning, the Holiday Open House will feature performances, food and crafts, as well as tours of the festively decorated Nationality Rooms. This Sunday’s events also
Jazz on The Hill: A Beloved Pitt Tradition
For 48 years, Pitt has invited international jazz artists to convene for a week of on-campus seminars and a popular concert at Carnegie Music Hall. But another high note of Jazz Week is the annual
Research Duo Honored With Achievement Awards for Tackling Global Health Problems
Professor P.S. Reddy and alumnus Tushar Singh (GSPH ’14) recently received Sheth International Achievement Awards for their work in developing nations. Singh, now at the CDC, trained medical workers
Dietrich School Alumna Named Rhodes Scholar
Lia Petrose, a 2017 graduate with degrees in neuroscience and economics, will head to the University of Oxford in the U.K. to study computer science and philosophy. She is Pitt’s eighth recipient of
From Sci-Fi to Real Life: Newly Discovered Substance Changes the Behavior of Water
A research team at the University of Pittsburgh has discovered a liquid polymer that raises water’s freezing point from 32 degrees Fahrenheit to about 100 degrees Fahrenheit, much like the deadly ice
Researcher Eyes Training, Intervention to Help Those With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Not quite dementia, but more than a “senior moment,” mild cognitive impairment affects the lives of thousands of Americans. Juleen Rodakowski, an assistant professor in the Department of Occupational
Efforts at Pitt Honor Those Who Served
The Office of Veterans Services works to support more than 500 veterans earning degrees at Pitt. Learn about the unique experiences of students like Abbie Osborn — a psychology student, veteran and
