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Holger Hoock was awarded an NEH grant to rethink humanities doctoral education
The J. Carroll Amundson Professor of British History's project aims to foster a transformation in how faculty, students and administrators envision the broader importance of doctorates in humanities.
Researchers Find Link Between Alcohol Use, Perceived Physical Attractiveness
Many social situations involve alcohol, but little is known about why people drink and how drinking might affect perceptions of others. A study by Pitt psychologists offers the field next steps for
Developmental psychologist studies subculture’s ‘fursuit’ of happiness
Pitt–Bradford’s Rebecca McHugh, an assistant professor of developmental psychology, returns to Anthrocon to study identity and stigma among furries — a global community of anthropomorphic fans.
Bethany Barone Gibbs earns NIH funding to study sitting and blood pressure
The Pitt Education and School of Medicine researchers will receive $3.4 million over five years for the project.
A collaborative program provides funding for high-need special education professionals
The professional training grant is funded by the federal Office of Special Education Programs for $1.1 million over the next five years.
Pitt Task Force Outlines Framework for Confronting Nationwide Opioid Crisis
Pitt is taking a leading role in tackling the public health crisis by strengthening its prevention, treatment and recovery programs to bring meaningful change to the lives of students.
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher announces the first Pitt Seed Project recipients
The 23 awardees were chosen after 125 faculty and staff members spent weeks reviewing the proposals.
Pitt's Innovation Institute is recognized at the Deshpande Symposium
The Deshpande Symposium Awards recognize outstanding accomplishments in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship on college campuses.
David Vorp is recognized as a Fellow of the American Heart Association
It signifies his innovative and sustained contributions to the fields of arteriosclerosis, thrombosis and vascular biology.
Steven Belle is named a Society for Clinical Trials fellow
The co-director of Pitt's Epidemiology Data Center was recognized for his outstanding leadership of data coordination for several multicenter studies.
2 Pitt researchers are awarded Provost’s Integrative Social-Science Research Initiative
Melanie Hughes and Müge Finkel co-direct Pitt's Gender Inequality Research Lab.
Steven Little is honored with Controlled Release Society Young Investigator Award
The honor annually recognizes one individual in the world, 40 years of age or younger, for outstanding contributions in the science of controlled release.
New Institute Aims for Global Leadership in Computer Modeling and Simulation
The Modeling and Managing Complicated Systems Institute will use artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze massive data sets, helping to find new solutions to national security
French, Danish, UK Partnerships Advance Research, Education Endeavors
Renewing existing partnerships with European institutes and universities and creating a new one with the Danish Energy Agency, the University of Pittsburgh looks to advance research initiatives and
A Pitt biotech startup completes Series A funding
Four Pitt Medicine faculty members earned more than $5 million for their company, which developed a fast-acting antidote to carbon monoxide poisoning.
Shoe Tread Research Gains Traction
By modeling friction and tread design, bioengineers Kurt Beschorner and Seyed Moghaddam are working toward a safer shoe.
Sophia Choukas-Bradley wins grant to study body image and social media
The director of Pitt's Teen and Young Adult Laboratory will use eye-tracking technology to examine how adolescent girls pay attention to social media photos.
‘All of Us’ Million Person Precision Medicine Initiative Launches, Seeks Volunteers
Pitt is home to a new national effort called All of Us, which is seeking 120,000 volunteers from the region and 1 million across America to help make the future of health care more personalized.
McGowan Institute director is named Pittsburgh Inventor of the Year
William Wagner is recognized for the significant positive impact the institute has has within Western Pennsylvania.
Anne Newman is named Aging Institute clinical director
The chair of epidemiology will lead efforts to translate research into clinical practice and policy at the institute.
