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Calling all faculty and staff volunteers

Register as a team or individual for the 2021 Staff and Faculty Day of Caring. The Friday, Oct. 8, event is the signature day of service during Civic Action Week.

  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Community Impact
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Sabrina Helbig receives Charles LeGeyt Fortescue Graduate Scholarship

The award is given to a beginning graduate student for one year of full-time graduate work in electrical engineering.

  • Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Swanson School of Engineering
  • Technology & Science
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See this year’s winners of the annual Pitt Alumni Awards

From law to healthcare, government hearings to courtside, these alumni from across six decades shine bright.

  • Alumni
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Algorithms led us into echo chambers online. Can they get us out?

Pitt engineers aim to break down social media echo chambers using the very technology that built them.

  • Swanson School of Engineering
  • Technology & Science
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Frogs are teaching scientists how nature can rebound

RIBBiTR, a new Pitt-hosted institute funded by a $12.5 million National Science Foundation grant, will research frogs and toads bouncing back after a catastrophic brush with disease.

  • Technology & Science
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Students: How to receive American Rescue Plan Act funds

Pitt received $54.7 million in new federal COVID-19 relief funds and has allocated $31.9 million to go directly to students. Here’s what undergrads and grad students should do as part of the

  • Students
  • Covid-19
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Tips for success at the career fair

Pitt’s Virtual Career + Internship Fair starts tomorrow — here’s what you should do before, during and after to make a good impression.

  • University News
  • Students
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Dean of pharmacy to step down

Patricia Kroboth announced her decision to step down as leader of the School of Pharmacy in June of 2022.

  • University News
  • School of Pharmacy

A new undergraduate program at Pitt will certify teachers

Students will be able to pick between six tracks depending on what subject they want to teach. Sign up to receive info.

  • School of Education
  • Teaching & Learning
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Coaching, telehealth, walking groups and more

The Office of Human Resources offers a variety of virtual and in-person benefits to keep employees healthy.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Faculty
  • Staff
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Pitt Business dean to return to faculty

Arjang A. Assad has led the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and College of Business Administration since 2015.

  • Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
  • University News

New childcare option for faculty, staff and grad students

Children ages 3-5 are eligible for a new partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania. Sites in Carnegie and Lawrenceville are prioritizing Pitt applicants through Oct. 1.

  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Students
  • University News
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What students can expect from the American Rescue Plan Act

The University will distribute $31.9 million in funds to more than 30,000 students on all five campuses as part of the latest coronavirus relief package that was approved earlier this year.

  • University News
  • Covid-19
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Comments sought for two draft policies

University community members have until Oct. 18 to review and comment on drafts titled Campus Crime Awareness and Protection of Children from Abuse.

  • University News
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Students
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On Sept. 21, be a good neighbor

Join the Oakland community at Pitt's final Be a Good Neighbor Block Party from 5-7 p.m. at The Corner.

  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
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COVID-19 testing: what staff and faculty need to know

We answer FAQs for employees, including who needs to take tests, how you get them and what you should do if you’re symptomatic.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Covid-19
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Cast your vote for the 2021 Homecoming Court

Sixteen candidates are vying for a spot on the 2021 Homecoming Court. Read their bios and cast your vote this week.

  • University News
  • Students
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Homecoming is for students, too

Happy Homecoming, Panthers! The Sept. 20-25 activities aren’t just for football fans and alums: a host of in-person events are scheduled for students, too.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Alumni
  • Students
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Pitt unveils new family care benefit through Care.com

Pitt’s partnership with Care.com offers eligible employees access to a network of local caregivers, a total of 10 backup care days for child and adult care, and more.

  • Staff
  • Faculty
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Next week: bike to campus!

On Sept. 20-24, join students, faculty and staff for a mix of in-person and virtual events designed to encourage bike commuting.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Our City/Our Campus