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Pitt health sciences was recognized for professional development by the National Postdoctoral Association

The schools’ Office of Academic Career Development received a nod from the NPA Pilot Recognition Program.

  • Graduate and professional students
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The STEM Coding Lab was awarded a grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation

Pitt students and faculty volunteer with the nonprofit, which strives to provide under-resourced Pittsburgh-area children with essential computer skills.

  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
  • Technology & Science
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Pitt researchers, submit a letter of intent for the Manners Awards by March 4

The University Center for Social and Urban Research will award up to $20,000 to two interdisciplinary research projects.

  • Faculty
  • University Center for Social and Urban Research (UCSUR)
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In Memoriam

Remembrances.

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An R.K. Mellon Foundation award will help Pitt train Pennsylvania workers in responsible data science

The Office of the Provost initiative will use the funding to build online programs to ensure the region’s workers are job-ready.

  • Technology & Science
  • Community Impact
  • Provost
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2 draft policies are open for comments

Provide feedback on the Assistance Animals, Therapy Animals, and Pets and FERPA policies by Feb. 7.

  • University News
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Here’s how to catch a ride on Carnegie Mellon’s fixed route shuttles

Thanks to a reciprocal agreement, Pitt community members just need an ID to ride.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pittsburgh Campus
Brandolon Barnett

'Dreams Deferred' memoir chronicles a path from poverty to social impact

Brandolon Barnett writes about “recession, struggle and the quest for a better world.” And, more books by Pitt alumni, out now.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Alumni
Ken Gabriel

Pitt BioForge appointed its inaugural CEO

Ken Gabriel will lead the Hazelwood Green facility and serve as director of Pitt’s Advanced Biomanufacturing Institute.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Our City/Our Campus
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Cómo el Centro de Desarrollo de Empresas, SBDC por sus siglas en Inglés, ayudan a los emprendedores que hablan Español

La población hispana de Pittsburgh es pequeña pero está creciendo. Brent Rondón se dio cuenta que ellos necesitaban ayuda.

  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Small Business Development Center
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Inspired by their son, the Weitzels advocate for better care for disabled people

The couple, who met at Pitt, created the School of Dental Medicine's Joshua Benjamin Weitzel Fund for Special Needs Dentistry.

  • Community Impact
  • Alumni
  • School of Dental Medicine
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How Pitt’s Small Business Development Center supports Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs

Pittsburgh’s Hispanic population is small but growing. Brent Rondon saw that they needed support.

  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Small Business Development Center
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Amir Alavi received a National Institutes of Health Trailblazer R21 Award

The assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering will continue his research on metamaterial orthopaedic implants.

  • Faculty
  • Swanson School of Engineering
  • Innovation and Research
  • Health and Wellness
Sastry

Hari Sastry is stepping down as Pitt’s chief financial officer

He’s headed to Georgetown University after a five-year stint at Pitt that included record research funding, increased transparency in the budget process and a focus on diverse supplier initiatives.

  • University News
  • Staff
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Innovation in Education Awards submissions are open through Feb. 16

Winning projects will explore ideas that focus on experiential or active learning to support an equitable and inclusive learning environment or technology-enhanced learning.

  • Teaching & Learning
  • Faculty
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5 Pitt faculty were selected for the 2024 ACC Academic Leaders Network cohort

The program gives campus leaders the chance to deepen their understanding of higher education administration.

  • Faculty
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Be sure you’re getting the best textbook prices with this Pitt tool

Compare costs for new and used books at the University Store on Fifth and beyond.

  • Students
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The Manufacturing Assistance Center at Pitt-Titusville earned 2 grants to support student scholarships

The funding from Crawford County and the Gene Haas Foundation totals $37,000.

  • Pitt-Titusville
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How Jesse Horst is connecting students to the history and heartbeat of Havana

In part thanks to relationships he built in Cuba’s capital as a Pitt graduate student, this alumnus has created a competitive and immersive study abroad experience.

  • Global
  • Teaching & Learning
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Pitt partnered with the state to offer a free trauma-informed therapy certification to Pennsylvania providers

The program, organized by the Department of Human Services and Pitt’s School of Social Work, will provide training on eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for qualified mental health

  • Health and Wellness
  • Community Impact
  • School of Social Work