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At the Humane Animal Rescue of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Katie Kefalos (A&S ’12) helps injured and abandoned animals make it back home.
Pitt report: K-12 schools need to change for success in a post-pandemic world
Improving access to broadband and technology and creating personalized learning environments were some of the top recommendations noted in the report from Pitt’s Institute of Politics.
Pitt, UN: Lack of Women in Public Administration Threatens COVID-19 Recovery
Gender imbalances in leadership could imperil recovery from the COVID-19, socioeconomic and climate crises.
What Now?
Here are five post-Diversity Forum 2021 actions that you can take to help create more just communities.
Harold Rickenbacker (ENGR ’19G) manages clean air projects in the United States and abroad with the Environmental Defense Fund.
As today’s challenges mount, Pitt nurtures tomorrow’s big data problem solvers.
Pitt Redevelopment to Address Neighborhood Goals in Oakland
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø plans to add a grocery store and nonstudent housing at a key site connecting Central and South Oakland.
Understanding the Pandemic’s Impact on Local Government
A new report issued by Pitt’s Institute of Politics recommends ways to improve the long-term sustainability, resiliency and preparedness of municipalities in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
20 Projects Receive Pitt Seed Funding
The Pitt Seed Grant program, now in its fourth year, will provide funding to projects from 16 units, schools and divisions across the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and support the goals of Pitt’s strategic plan.
More Americans Are Receiving Addiction Treatment, But Gaps Persist
The largest-ever analysis of opioid use disorder among Medicaid recipients, led by Pitt Public Health Professor Julie Donohue, gives key insights on improving access to quality treatment.
Enrollment Begins for COVID-19 Pediatric Vaccine Trial
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Vaccine Trials Unit has joined the KidCOVE Moderna vaccine trial to determine the shot’s efficacy in children. Find out how you can volunteer.
Better than he found it
LGBTQ advocate Drew Medvid (A&S ’19) shares how his time at Pitt led him to become regional lead for Human Rights Campaign and a champion for equality.
Pitt leads formation of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Life Sciences Alliance
Launched with a $1.2 million grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation, the nonprofit, membership-based organization will help the region become a hub for the emerging life sciences economy.
Perspective: Never forget, ever honor
Office of Veterans Services Director Aryanna Berringer reflects on the meaning of Memorial Day and the civilian/military divide in America.
Pitt vaccine team marches on
Pharmacist Melissa McGivney is one of the masterminds behind Pitt’s impressive vaccination efforts. She’s led a team that has provided more than 20,000 doses to people, young and old.
The Pitt Prison Education Project brings together incarcerated students and college students to bridge gaps of difference, facilitate conversations and empower all.
Joining forces against hate
Pitt and Carnegie Mellon ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø will use their wealth of scholarly expertise in a new Collaboratory Against Hate Research and Action Center. Its goals: to study extreme hate and its impact and
Tips and tricks for a safe Halloween
Child development and nutrition experts share advice for making sure this Halloween is still a fun one for kids.
Pitt ranked No. 1 for small business support
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Small Business Development Center has been chosen by the U.S. Small Business Administration as the national SBDC Excellence and Innovation Award winner of 2020.
Bernard Fisher, a pioneer in breast cancer research, dies at 101
The distinguished service professor at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø School of Medicine was a role model for the surgeon-scientist.
