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A new program is combating the opioid crisis while promoting better back pain management
Pitt’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences designed the Primary Spine Practitioner Certification Program to bring together two groups often at odds — physical therapists and chiropractors —
Student’s Photo Exhibit Asks Refugee Youth, ‘What Does Pittsburgh Mean to You?’
Pitt senior Prachi Patel’s research project encourages refugee youth living in Pittsburgh to share their voices through photography. See the exhibit at Hillman Library through March.
New Report Shows Major Boost from Pitt to Pennsylvania Economy, Communities
A newly released report highlights how Pitt’s $4.2 billion annual total economic impact drives innovation, draws talent, shapes careers and anchors communities across the state.
A New Wrinkle on Vascular Implants
An undergraduate research project in the Swanson School of Engineering sent alumnus Joe Pugar (’17) in a new career direction, as CEO of startup company Aruga Technologies.
Professors, Community Leader Discuss High Maternal Mortality Rate in New Podcast
Mothers are dying of pregnancy-related complications at a high rate in the United States, especially African Americans. Three Pitt professors appointed to Pennsylvania’s Maternal Mortality Review
Campus Mentors, Advisers Share Strategies to Address Changing Student Needs
More than 200 faculty, staff and students recently gathered to share ideas for fostering deeper mentoring and advising relationships and using technology to better serve students at Pitt.
Nonprofit Founded by Pitt Alumna Helps Working Moms in Honduras
Many women working in Copán Ruinas can't afford childcare, forcing them to leave their children alone or in overcrowded, underfunded orphanages. The team at Casita Copán, a nonprofit founded by Emily
Librarian helps families of mentally ill access support, resources with new guide
In her new book, advocate and law librarian Linda Tashbook offers practical advice as well as nuts-and-bolts legal information that family members of those with mental illness need.
‘You Are Fantastic! Pick Ugly Produce!’
In a series of studies, Jillian Hmurovic, a doctoral candidate at the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, and colleagues found that boosting consumer self-esteem increased how much people were
This Pitt dean builds community as she works to change the narrative of equity in education
Valerie Kinloch dedicates her work to strengthening the School of Education's commitments to diversity, justice, wellness, urban education and its community impact.
A deep dive into Pittsburgh's Black history through the University archives
From Erroll Garner and jazz history to the Urban League of Pittsburgh's influence to the papers of author Bebe Moore Campbell, the archives of the University Library System tell big stories and little
Honors Convocation Celebrates Student and Faculty Achievements
Nearly 3,700 students were honored at the 43rd annual Honors Convocation ceremony, along with 478 faculty members. Click through to see a gallery of honorees, including the Emma Locke Award and the
Pitt Launches Groundbreaking Program in Ongoing Effort to Support Students With Financial Need
The Pitt Success Pell Match Program will leverage the power of the U.S. Department of Education’s Pell Grant program by matching these federal funds, dollar for dollar, up to the cost of attendance
U.S. Ambassador to Moldova Credits Pitt Education for Broad Worldview
Dereck Hogan (A&S ’95) was recently appointed U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Moldova and he says a political philosophy class at Pitt sent him on his path. Interested in foreign service? Other
Researchers Use Data, Innovative County Partnerships to Tackle Opioid Overdoses
As the nation grapples with the deadly opioid crisis, Pitt’s Pennsylvania Opioid Overdose Reduction Technical Assistance Center, housed in the School of Pharmacy, is taking a fresh approach to saving
Social Work Researcher Makes Connection Between Pet Ownership and Wellness
A team led by Pitt’s Mary Beth Rauktis surveyed area food banks and found that patrons with pets had fewer food security issues than those without, though some pet owners also cut down on their own
Pitt Ranked Among Top Producers of Fulbright U.S. Students for 2018–19 Academic Year
This is the eighth time in nine years that Pitt has been ranked in the U.S. Student Program category. The program supplies grants for individually designed study and research projects or for English
Facebook at 15: Researchers Share Insight Into Impact of the Social Media Giant
Facebook has morphed from a college student social network into a global tech powerhouse. Pitt faculty members discuss its influence, from grassroots organizing to "fake news."
Researcher Probes How Viruses Hack Cells
Pitt virologist Terence Dermody thinks of cells like little factories. He and a team of doctoral students are working to decode how viruses can disrupt the assembly line.
Alumnus Follows the Music
George "Geo" Bivins has worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Usher, Alicia Keys and the Notorious B.I.G. Now, he’s opening music industry doors for Pitt students.
