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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.
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Employees, benefits open enrollment is May 1-15
Now is the time to make any changes to your elections.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pitt scored a top 10 finish in its first National Bioethics Bowl
Eight undergraduates competed in the annual competition at Baylor University.
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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.
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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.