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7 things to do in the ’Burgh this September
There’s plenty to keep you busy, including block parties, film screenings and a Chinese cultural festival.
Pitt earned an unprecedented 12 international studies awards from the U.S. Department of Education
All six of the University’s global and area centers won both National Resource Center grants and Foreign Language Area Studies fellowships totaling $11 million.
Abdus Wahed received funding to develop SMART patient-centered clinical trial methods
The trials allow for more than one treatment to be given to a patient, or for treatment to change midway through.
A beginner’s guide to becoming a Pitt fan
Whether you’re new to Pitt or a proud parent, here are the athletics traditions you need to know.
3 faculty members at Pitt-Greensburg received a National Endowment for the Humanities grant
Pilar Herr, William Campbell and Elizabeth Contreras are co-PIs on the Scholarly Editions and Scholarly Translations Planning Grant.
Pitt and ElevateBio are partnering to bring cell and gene therapy manufacturing to Pittsburgh
With a 30-year agreement, the biotech company will be the first tenant at Pitt BioForge on Hazelwood Green.
Install the most recent version of Zoom now
Pitt IT asks that all members of the University community update their Zoom desktop client and app. Beginning Nov. 5, quarterly updates will be required for all users.
Marnie Oakley will serve as interim dean of the School of Dental Medicine
Oakley (DEN ’92) has a long history of leadership at Pitt and beyond.
Apply or nominate someone for the Spirit of Pitt award by Sept. 6
Juniors and seniors in good academic standing are eligible. The two students who receive the most votes will win an award and $1,500 in resource funds.
Panthers Forward offers money and mentorship to the Class of 2023
The program is open to all Pittsburgh students who use federal funding to pay for their final year of college. Applications are due Oct. 2.
These free block parties will bring Oakland residents and students together
All neighbors — both short- and long-term — are invited to the September events featuring food, games, music and more.
Christine Kasper named the new dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
She joins Pitt from the University of New Mexico and was previously a senior executive in the Office of Nursing Services at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
This new chip could lead to faster, more secure AI
Developed by a team including a Pitt engineering professor, the technology performs calculations locally instead of relying on the cloud.
Pitt’s College in High School program received accreditation
It’s one of just two programs to earn the designation in Pennsylvania. Participating students earn academic credit at the high school and college level.
In-state students will benefit from additional commonwealth funding
Pitt will distribute 100% of the one-time COVID-19 relief funding recently granted by Gov. Wolf to in-state students who are enrolled this fall.
Lantern Night explained
Pitt’s oldest tradition turns 102 this year — learn more about the rite of passage and how it’s changed over time.
Check out these brand-new academic offerings at Pitt
Perfect your fall schedule with these new courses, certificates and programs, from a new public health degree to classes on AI ethics, reparations and the history of rock ‘n’ roll.
Pitt-Johnstown is now a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary
The certification recognizes organizations that demonstrate leadership and commitment in areas such as environmental planning, wildlife and habitat management and resource management.
Your 2022 guide to dining on the Pittsburgh campus
Highlights include new SodaStream machines and an improved employee dining program.
Carrie Leana won a societal impact award for her work tackling poverty and inequality
The award committee described her interdisciplinary work as scientifically credible and useful to society.
