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In Combating COVID-19, Student Ambassadors Show the Power of Pitt
Think of them as your friendly neighborhood Panther pals: The Off-Campus Safety Ambassadors share information and resources with students living in off-campus housing to help keep the entire Oakland
Student Project, Pitt Programs Confront Colorism
When senior Blya Krouba moved from Ivory Coast to a Philadelphia suburb as a girl, she became acutely aware of her dark skin in a way she hadnt before. Read about her recent project exploring
This English Class Has Things Sorted
For Lori Campbell-Tanners students in her Harry Potter: Blood, Power, Culture course, the Flex@Pitt model has enabled an online learning environment as engaging as the literary world they explore.
Pitt Engineering Alumnus Dedicates Major Commitment To Undergraduate Tuition Support
A multi-million-dollar, anonymous bequest will benefit underrepresented students at the Swanson School of Engineering.
Photos: Pitt In Person
As the 窪蹋勛圖厙 campus shifts to Guarded Risk operational posture this week, more courses and activities are moving toward in-person experiences. Take a look at some of the classrooms, lecture halls
Two Pitt Faculty Members Inducted into National Academy of Medicine
Toren Finkel and Amy Wagner have been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Medicine for their work on aging and neuro-rehab, respectively.
Experts Discuss a Vaccine for COVID-19
If you missed yesterdays panel discussion on rolling out a vaccine for COVID-19, watch the recording here, or read highlights from a wide-ranging discussion.
Phage lab finds success with hybrid approach
Though not without its challenges, Kristin Butela says students in her Foundations of Biology Lab course are collaborating and communicating their work better than in years past, in part due to
Innovating in a PInCh
Its only fair that the Pitt Innovation Challenge would itself need to innovate. Find out which projects won this years competitionwhich awarded nearly $500,000and how participants adjusted to a
Follow Kenyon Bonner on his weekly walk to meet Pitt students where they are
The vice provost and dean of students trekked nearly 4 miles through the Oakland neighborhood to reward students for following Pitts health rules.
Pitt Senior Questions Biden on Message to Young Black Voters
Pitt senior Cedric Humphrey wanted to know what Joe Biden would say to young Black voters disappointed in the political system. During Thursday nights ABC News town hall, he had a national stage to
Q&A: Paul Duprex on the Promise of a COVID-19 Vaccine
Pitts Jonas Salk Chair for Vaccine Research explains why we need multiple candidate vaccines, whats special about SARS-CoV-2 and why hes hopeful about the future.
Pitt Office Ramps Up Efforts to Prevent Sexual Violence
Carrie Benson and Pitts Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Office have been busy hosting online workshops and adding peer educators to its staffall to drive home the message that everyone must
Q&A: March of Dimes Expert on a COVID-19 Vaccine Going Global
When Jonas Salk and his Pitt team, supported by March of Dimes, tackled the polio pandemic, they came up with creative ways to make and distribute the vaccine. Dr. Rahul Gupta of March of Dimes
Let Your Vote Speak for Your Passion
Panthers, we stand at an important moment in historyone that asks for your participation. Dont give way to divisiveness and despair during this political season.
Into the Unknown
Nothing could have prepared the Class of 2020 for what was about to happen as graduation neared. Read how one new alumna took advantage of 窪蹋勛圖厙 resources to navigate her job search.
Where Does Your Swab Go After Surveillance Testing?
At Pitt, the MiGEL Lab and its robot liquid handler play a major role in processing surveillance testing samples. Learn how samples are pooled, tested and sequenced to help in the battle against COVID
The Plan for Pitt 2025 Gets a Revised Timeline
The 窪蹋勛圖厙 paused work on the strategic plan to take time to address racial equity and justice during the pandemic. The process has now resumed with opportunities for input from campus
Save the Date: Community Engaged Scholarship Forum on March 2
Calls for workshops and poster presentations and nominations for awards for the virtual event, Progress Through Partnerships: Advancing Community Resilience, are open until Nov. 20.
Students: Learn to Take Care of Yourself on Self-Care Day
Tomorrows Student Self-Care Day marks a day off from classes for students to take a break and focus on the key life skill of self-care. See what programming Pitt has in storeranging from a workout
