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Pitt Commits to Global Pledge That Supports Cutting Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The University of Pittsburgh is among the first to join the Cool Food Pledge, a global initiative led by the World Resources Institute to cut food-related greenhouse gas emissions 25% by 2030.
How to make friends on campus
You may have thousands of “friends” on social media, but feel hopelessly alone at college. Here’s help.
Alumna's Nonprofit Extends Welcome, Support to New Immigrants and Refugees
For the children of refugees and immigrants settling throughout the United States, the new way of life can feel very foreign. Pitt alumna Jenna Baron — through her nonprofit Alliance for Refugee Youth
New Pitt Cyber Analysis Created to Guide Statewide Voting Security Efforts
The Pitt Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security's latest effort — maps and analysis of voting machine purchases in Pennsylvania — aims to steer counties that still need to buy new systems
Pharmacy Student Serving the Underserved in New National Appointment
Kathy Monangai may not have wanted to become a pharmacist upon enrolling at the University of Pittsburgh, but since switching to Pitt’s School of Pharmacy, she has been carving a path of leadership
New Spaces for Teaching, Learning and Living Debut on Pitt's Campuses
From the athletic fields perched high on Pitt’s upper campus to the classrooms on the ground floor of the Cathedral of Learning to additions and improvements at the regional campuses, new spaces are
New 2019–20 Programs Highlight Collaborations, Online Options
The 2019–20 academic year marks the inauguration of new majors, innovative online offerings and collaborations among different schools across the University of Pittsburgh. Highlights include programs
Pitt Rises in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
The University of Pittsburgh is ranked among the nation’s top 20 public colleges and universities in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. Pitt is ranked 18th with Florida State
General Education Requirements Can Spark New Interests, Lead to New Career Path
According to the U.S. Department of Education, about a third of undergraduate students change their major at least once by their third year of enrollment. So, what’s the catalyst for these major
Driving Down Emissions
Pitt is driving toward its greenhouse gas reduction goals with the addition of new zero-emission electric vehicles to its fleet.
Eyes on the Pies
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention epidemiologist and Pitt Graduate School of Public Health alumnus Chris Taylor baked his way to first place — and a book deal — after taking his hobby to the
Pittwire Tells Stories That Inspire
The stories take place everywhere from the microscopic confines of a laboratory slide to the expanse of outer space. But the creativity, imagination and dedication behind the reports come from the
Marching to a New Beat
Pitt senior Crissy Shannon, the first woman to hold the title of head drum major in Pitt marching band history, will take to Heinz Field Aug. 31 during the Panthers' first home football game. Read a Q
Global Hub Brings the World to Students in One Bright, Engaging Space
Part student lounge and part academic resource center, the cozy and colorful Global Hub features the touch-screen Engagement Wall, which introduces all of Pitt’s global learning options. Students can
Mastering the Basics: Arrival Survival
The latest additions to the Pitt community — its new undergraduate, graduate and professional students — are just about to infuse campus with their ideas, enthusiasm and determination to meet their
Goats Vs. Slopes
A treacherous landscaping job on Pitt's upper campus proved to be no obstacle for a herd of goats. The team of caprine workers conquered a nearly vertical hillside, stripping it of weeds, brush and
Combining Art and Engineering Skills, Pitt Alumnus Creates Career as a Muralist
A mural of the late baseball legend Roberto Clemente greets drivers on Interstate 279 thanks to Jeremy M. Raymer, a Pitt engineering alumnus whose studio art courses at the University led to a new
Tether Device Aims to Improve Swimmers’ Times, Go Beyond the Pool
A University of Pittsburgh research team has developed a new device for swimmers, called Impulse, which measures force production to aid coaches and athletes in determining better ways to improve
An Idea, Leap of Faith Lead to Brewing Success
Carl Setzer (GSPIA ’07) opened Beijing's first craft brewery with his wife Liu Fang. Now, their business is at the forefront of China's growing craft-brewing scene.
Beyond the Donor Match
When one person becomes part of the other: New lungs and bone marrow help some patients with no other options.
