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Phil Bakken named Pitt’s vice chancellor and secretary to the Board of Trustees
He currently serves as the chief of staff to the president and corporation secretary to the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska System.
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Endometriosis research is the focus of a new hub at Pitt
A multidisciplinary team at the Hub for Endometriosis Research is tackling both the science of and advocacy for the understudied and currently incurable disease.
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An undergrad from Ukraine is exploring how VR might comfort those with PTSD
Moved by her own experiences with trauma, Sofiya Synychych developed a meditative application with help from Pitt-Bradford faculty.
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Pitt-Titusville launches rebranded Education and Training Center
Formerly known as the Hub, the school is raising community awareness of its associate degrees and Swanson School of Engineering sponsored courses.
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The best way to retain memories may depend on the content
New Pitt and Temple research tests approaches for spacing out and memorizing different types of material.
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836 Pitt undergraduates contributed data for a new study on plants and pollution
The study originated from a lab course, Duckweed Survivor, that encourages students to see themselves as researchers.
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2 Pitt faculty were elected Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors
Leah Byrne and Greg Delgoffe of the School of Medicine were honored for their innovations in cell and gene therapy.
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A poignant news story led to dozens of new pledges for the National Sports Brain Bank
Former Pittsburgh weatherman Jon Burnett shared his suspected diagnosis of CTE. An outpouring of support followed.
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This Pitt program is leveling up the gene therapy workforce in Pittsburgh
Leah Byrne’s Pittsburgh Gene Therapy Bootcamp teaches lab skills and connects grad students to biotech companies.
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No. 1 ROC finishes dominant run to win the first Pitt Madness
The beloved mascot won each of his rounds with over 59% of the votes. Look back on his matchups throughout the month.
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Joseph J. McCarthy named Pitt’s provost and senior vice chancellor
He’s served the University for more than 25 years as both an award-winning faculty member and transformative leader.
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Community members and Pitt partners work together to plan how the field of life sciences can benefit Greater Hazelwood
For more than 25 years, Pitt has partnered with residents and nonprofit leaders to build a brighter future. Here’s what’s next.
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New research shows migrating neurons may play important roles in development
Findings from the lab of Shawn Sorrells suggest the movement of immature cells is related to periods of neuroplasticity when the brain is especially receptive to changes and adaptation.
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Solved at Pitt: What are Saturn’s rings made of?
Pitt researchers have made many leaps in their fields — here's how Professor James Keeler settled the debate about the planet at the University's own Allegheny Observatory.
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To find rare frogs and birds, Pitt researchers are using machine learning algorithms and hundreds of microphones
A new generation of conservation technologies is allowing researchers like Justin Kitzes to search more broadly and efficiently than ever before.
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Pitt experts predict the changes that will shape their field before the next leap day
Leap ahead with leaders in immunology, neuroscience and public health.
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He was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease in high school. As a Pitt postdoc, he’s committed to finding answers.
Anthony Anzell came to the School of Public Health to study the mechanisms of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia with Beth Roman, a leading expert and basic research director in Pitt’s HHT Center.
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A record-setting 11,400 alumni and donors raised $2.4 million on Pitt Day of Giving
Across the globe, supporters helped fund University scholarships, research, academics, athletics and more.
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15 Pitt faculty members won 2024 Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards
The annual honor recognizes outstanding scholarly accomplishments in research, teaching and public service.
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General Education Task Force aims to transform Pitt’s undergraduate experience
The three-year project will streamline degree planning, reduce financial burdens and foster interdisciplinary exploration.