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Pitt’s Center for Latin American Studies joined an international consortium on Afro-Latin American studies

Universities from five countries will examine how African descendants contributed to Latin American history and culture.

  • University News
  • Global
  • Center for Latin American Studies
  • University Center for International Studies (UCIS)
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Meet 6 local heroes of Black resistance

Pitt will honor the champions for equality, inclusion and anti-racism initiatives at a Feb. 22 night of celebration.

  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • School of Medicine
  • School of Social Work
  • Swanson School of Engineering
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The Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center named a new director

James Barr von Oehsen, who was also named vice chancellor for research computing, will lead the Pitt-Carnegie Mellon venture.

  • University News
  • Technology & Science
  • School of Medicine
  • Swanson School of Engineering
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A Ukrainian Pitt professor on the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion

Economist Tymofiy Mylovanov has been documenting daily life in the war zone. Here’s what he has to say about the conflict and the future.

  • Global
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Worried about students using AI chatbots? This professor isn’t.

Ray Jones in Pitt Business is an avid user of ChatGPT — and he’s encouraging his students to try it, too.

  • Technology & Science
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Faculty
  • College of Business Administration
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See the new Webb telescope image that left a Pitt astronomer ‘starstruck’

Using galaxies like a magnifying glass allowed astronomers, including Rachel Bezanson, to capture never-before-seen details in a patch of sky known as Pandora’s Cluster. Look back in time with her.

  • Technology & Science
  • Innovation and Research
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
  • Space
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Black-owned businesses to explore in Pittsburgh

Pitt’s Office of Engagement and Community Affairs offered a list of boutiques, bakeries and more to support during Black History Month.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
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Pitt lands $14.3 million for research linking dementia and cardiovascular disease

Funded by the WoodNext Foundation, researchers will use an interdisciplinary approach to uncover the causes of two of the most costly and deadly illnesses in the U.S.

  • University News
  • Health and Wellness
  • Innovation and Research
  • Center for Aging and Population Health
  • Institute on Aging
  • School of Medicine
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Don’t miss a historic performance of August Wilson’s ‘Seven Guitars’ by Pitt Stages this February

It’s the theater department’s first time featuring work from the celebrated American Century Cycle and the second show featuring an all-Black cast.

  • University News
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Pitt Day of Giving is a collective effort

And it's about a lot more than just fundraising.

  • University News
  • School of Computing and Information
  • Swanson School of Engineering
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Pitt-themed valentines for your campus crush

Let your special someone know that they Roc your world.

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Attraction is key to keeping your relationship alive — but not how you think

How secure you feel in your relationship impacts how you view your partner’s attraction to other people, says Pitt psychologist Alexandra Black.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Amy Wildermuth steps down as School of Law dean

Wildermuth will move to a faculty role; Vice Dean Haider Ala Hamoudi will serve as interim dean.

  • University News
  • Faculty
  • School of Law
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Pitt has been named a top producer of Fulbright U.S. students for 2022-23

Meet the nine Pitt scholars in this year’s cohort.

  • University News
  • Global
  • David C. Frederick Honors College
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Education
  • Swanson School of Engineering
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Pitt’s pandemic practices could serve as an example for other institutions

The University’s approach to COVID-19 employed new testing strategies and put trust in its experts and community, a Journal of American College Health paper found.

  • University News
  • Health and Wellness
  • Community Impact
  • Innovation and Research
  • Department of Environmental Health and Safety
  • School of Medicine
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Nominate a local hero of Black resistance by Feb. 6

Winners will be celebrated at Pitt’s 2023 K. Leroy Irvis Black History Month event on Feb. 22.

  • University News
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
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Pitt ranks No. 3 in NIH funding for fiscal year 2022

The University landed $675 million in National Institutes of Health awards, a 13% increase from the previous year.

  • University News
  • Innovation and Research
  • School of Medicine
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Pitt earned its first LEED Platinum certification

The Salk Hall renovation project marks 17 buildings with the green certification, totaling 1.6 million square feet, at the University.

  • University News
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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Meet the people who handle the toughest trash on campus

When a dentist removes old fillings or a mechanic changes a car’s oil, where do the chemicals go? At Pitt, thoughtful handling of harsh materials led to record-breaking recycling numbers in 2022.

  • University News
  • Sustainability
  • Community Impact
  • Sustainability
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Two Pitt School of Pharmacy faculty were named 2022 AAAS Fellows

The American Association for Advancement of Science recognized Donna Huryn and Wen Xie for their contributions to science and society.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Innovation and Research
  • School of Pharmacy