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Pitt virologists teach kids about vaccines
A recent hands-on, kid-friendly event at the Carnegie Science Center sought to make good information go viral.
Students aid Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection
When should an aging oil and gas well be decommissioned? A group of Pitt students recently gave the state evidence-based advice.
Resident Assistants aid back to school transition
Resident Assistants act as guides, counselors and friends to on-campus students. Pittwire spoke to three of them about how they got their jobs and the term ahead.
Ready for the start of the fall term
The Environmental Health and Safety and Facilities Management teams are keeping Pitt’s air, water and facilities clean in preparation for the community’s return to campus buildings.
Signs of Life
As NASA’s Perseverance rover headed for Mars, a Pitt faculty member and an alumna had much more than a passing interest.
School of Medicine welcomes newest class
The Class of 2025 continued last year’s pandemic-inspired tradition of writing their own oath professionalism.
Gone Wild
At the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Katie Kefalos (A&S ’12) helps injured and abandoned animals make it back home.
Pitt people help with Afghan resettlement efforts
A Pitt professor and dozens of volunteers are helping to connect Afghan citizens with former employers so they can apply for asylum in the U.S. Plus, Pitt resources for veterans.
Pitt’s vaccination center offers more than just shots
Have questions about your health? Lost your vaccination card? Want more details about vaccines? The professionals in the University’s Pitt CoVax Vaccination Center on Fifth Avenue can help.
Pitt's Big Idea Center names new director
Entrepreneur Rhonda Schuldt will be the next leader of the Big Idea Center, an on-campus innovation hub open to all students.
6 things to know about returning to campus
Pitt Arrival starts this week: Here are six important things you need to know before you get to Pittsburgh.
New policy details gift acceptance and naming process
The standards seek to protect academic freedom and develop partnerships with donors.
Student-run cafes add to coffee offerings at Pitt
A partnership is brewing that will give two Pitt Business students hands-on experience as CEOs of new cafes on campus.
Pitt report: K-12 schools need to change for success in a post-pandemic world
Improving access to broadband and technology and creating personalized learning environments were some of the top recommendations noted in the report from Pitt’s Institute of Politics.
Docs try app to boost mental health in COVID-19 longhaulers
Even people with mild COVID-19 sometimes have lingering issues. The UPMC Post-COVID Recovery Clinic is using a new cognitive behavioral therapy app to help people with anxiety and depression.
Vice chancellor to focus on interdisciplinary collaboration
As the new vice chancellor for research infrastructure, Robert K. Cunningham will focus on the effective operation, financial stability and future growth opportunities across Pitt research platforms.
Jimbo Covert adds to Pitt’s Hall of Fame legacy
The Pitt offensive tackle and Chicago Bears player joined the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 6-7.
Home Movie
Filmmaker Paolo Pilladi (A&S ’97) found local inspiration for his recent IFC films comedy, “Last Call,” starring Jeremy Piven.
