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A new Pitt pledge encourages health care providers to use opioid alternatives
The School of Dental Medicine was the first in the nation to implement opioid-free pain management for most procedures in its clinics. Now, the practice is spreading.
Student-led Relearn Our Land initiative encourages advocacy and equity
A sustainability course inspired three students to create a garden and educational campaign that will honor Aborigine American, Indigenous and Native cultural groups.
Jamie Hammond is the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants Educator of the Year
Awardees are selected for making a difference in the lives of others and inspiring students to become well-trained physician assistants.
Yanshan Wang named chair-elect of the Natural Language Processing Working Group for the American Medical Informatics Association
His research interests focus on artificial intelligence, natural language processing and machine/deep learning methodologies and applications in health care.
Get the latest facts about COVID-19 booster shots
Here are answers to your frequently asked questions and where you can get your shot.
Rory Cooper receives the John P. McGovern Science and Society Award
Recipients of this award represent individuals who have supported research, the communication of science and the impact of science on society.
Catherine Cavanaugh
This nationally lauded scholar is helping Spanish speakers learn complex science.
The first in-person event at the SHRS Wellness Pavilion focused on Black maternal health
The forum gave attendees a chance to discuss solutions to pressing health issues in the Homewood community and beyond.
Pitt's quarterback was just named 2021 ACC Player of the Year
After achieving the most prolific passing regular season ever by an Atlantic Coast Conference quarterback, the ACC named senior Kenny Pickett its overall Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the
Take virtual tours of the Nationality Rooms this holiday season
Get in the holiday spirit with a gallery of images and virtual events that begin Dec. 5.
Nick Pace and Connor Johnson win first place in Virginia Datathon
This year’s theme was addressing hunger with bits and bytes.
Pitt ophthalmologists provided free vision care at an October clinic
Almost 300 pairs of glasses were ordered, and serious vision issues were identified in 100 patients.
Pitt is BikePGH’s Organization of the Year
From bike caves to free rides, the Pittsburgh campus is building a bike-friendly culture, no matter the weather.
Grad students: Applications for the Super Analytics Challenge are due Dec. 3
Team up with fellow students to address hunger in this year’s challenge.
Heinz Chapel Choir returns with its first public concerts in two years
The theme for the choir’s winter series is “ponder the treasure in your heart.”
Share your thoughts about the next leader of the University Center for Social and Urban Research
The provost’s office will begin the search for a permanent director of the center with an open forum via Zoom on Friday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m.
Pitt Black Faculty Development Initiative receives grant to tackle health disparities
The $250,000 from the Richard King Mellon Foundation will both support Black faculty at Pitt and address Black maternal and infant health in Western Pennsylvania and beyond.
ICYMI: Holiday break extended for staff
Winter Recess will now run Dec. 20 through Jan. 3, 2022 for all full- and part-time Pitt employees.
Phone service will be briefly interrupted Nov. 30 at the Pittsburgh campus
From 9-11:30 a.m., incoming calls to Pittsburgh campus individual phone numbers may be unavailable for up to 15 minutes during the transition while the phone number is being moved to the new service
