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Kiran Bambha is a 2024 AASLD fellow

The medical director of hepatology is one of 62 recognized by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Innovation and Research
  • School of Medicine
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Spring commencement 2024, in photos

See the most exciting moments from Sunday’s ceremony.

  • University News
  • Students
  • Commencement
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Employees, benefits open enrollment is May 1-15

Now is the time to make any changes to your elections.

  • University News
  • Faculty
  • Staff
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13 undergraduates earn Department of Studio Arts honors

The Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences recognized the students for their contributions this year’s exhibition.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Undergraduate students
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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2 Pitt faculty are on the New Pittsburgh Courier’s 40 under 40 list

The publication will recognize Brooke Rawls and Lawrence Uradu at a May 2 ceremony for excellence among African American professionals in the region.

  • Community Impact
  • Faculty
  • School of Public Health
  • School of Medicine
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Just 3% of teens from Pennsylvania’s foster system go to college. This Pitt program aims to change that.

The Horizon Scholars Program provides comprehensive support to Pitt students on all campuses who have experience with the child welfare system. Here’s how you can help — or get help.

  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
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This year’s United Way Campaign set University records

David N. DeJong and other campaign leaders say it’s a testament to the power and impact of Pitt people.

  • University News
  • Division of Philanthropic & Alumni Engagement
A masked person looks back from a wheelchair with mounted devices

This new hub will leverage smart technology to improve independence for people with paralysis

The innovative program, funded by an anonymous $5 million gift, will build on existing research in Pitt’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and School of Medicine.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Innovation and Research
  • School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
  • School of Medicine
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Alumni updates, spring 2024

Pitt alumni do amazing things. Submit your good news.

  • Alumni
Zak Hutchinson and Anna Marsland in white lab coats, holding pipette tip boxes.

Labs produce a lot of waste. Here’s how Pitt is making them more sustainable.

24 research labs have joined the Green Labs program, an effort to reduce the environmental impact of their work.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Sustainability
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Norman Wolmark is honored by the American Surgical Association

The Pitt Medicine professor earned the Medallion for the Advancement of Surgical Care.

  • Innovation and Research
  • School of Medicine
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David Snoke is the new co-director of the Pittsburgh Quantum Institute

With decades of conducting groundbreaking experiments, he will help position the interdisciplinary collaboration as a leader in quantum research.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pittsburgh Quantum Institute (PQI)
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Pitt has five new American Academy of Arts and Sciences members

Among the University’s honorees are American Cancer Society researchers, an archaeologist and Chancellor Joan Gabel.

  • University News
  • Innovation and Research
  • Faculty
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A team led by Stephen Y. Chan received an American Heart Association award

The researchers will study how inflammation affects heart and brain health.

  • Health and Wellness
  • School of Medicine
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Attend pinning and commencement for Pitt-Titusville’s nursing graduates

The ceremonies are at 11 a.m. April 27 in the Broadhurst Science Center.

  • University News
  • Students
  • Pitt-Titusville
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Registration is open for the Swanson School’s summer day camp

The dynamic STEM program is open to second-12th graders.

  • Technology & Science
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Swanson School of Engineering
Chad Taylor playing the drums

Chad Taylor is the new William S. Dietrich II Endowed Chair in Jazz Studies

The lauded composer, educator and drummer’s career includes appearances on more than 130 records.

  • University News
Pitt's bioethics bowl team on Baylor's campus

Pitt scored a top 10 finish in its first National Bioethics Bowl

Eight undergraduates competed in the annual competition at Baylor University.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Undergraduate students
Michel Boninger speaks in front of a Pitt Health Sciences logo

Pitt is launching an Office of Sustainability in the Health Sciences

The new office, led by Michael Boninger, aims to reduce Pitt’s impact in a field that accounts for 10% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Innovation and Research
  • Sustainability
Aerial view of the Petersen Events Center, with rooftop solar panels

New rooftop solar installations are springing up across campus

Four arrays will provide the equivalent energy of taking more than 100 cars off the road — and more are on the way.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Sustainability