Pitt-Johnstown introduced two new scholarship opportunities for Greater Johnstown High School graduates, aiming to invest in the community's future. The Robert M. Smith Scholarship Fund offers 10 full tuition-paid scholarships annually, while an additional $4,000 scholarship is available for a Greater Johnstown graduate pursuing a four-year degree.
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The Education and Training Hub at Pitt-Titusville has been rebranded as the Education and Training Center, showcasing a new name, logo, and signage to mark its transformative initiatives, including facility renovations and expanded program offerings to meet regional workforce needs. This unique partnership model, involving a university, community college, and technical schools, is positioned to provide affordable and accessible career-focused programs, addressing employer demands and community development goals, as local leaders and stakeholders highlighted.
Chancellor Gabel was recognized for her leadership in elevating the Plan for Pitt 2028, the University’s developing strategic plan. The publication noted Evan Facher’s leadership efforts within Pitt’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which works to inspire and enable Pitt innovators to bring their ideas and discoveries to life through commercialization.
In Pennsylvania, where 48 out of 67 counties are rural, Pitt is intensifying efforts to reach rural students, including hiring dedicated recruiters for rural areas and expanding outreach programs and scholarships. With a recent federal grant to boost rural enrollment and enhance student success resources, Pitt is prioritizing reaching rural students.
Medical student Rachel Kann joyfully learned she would continue her medical journey in Pittsburgh. She matched with UPMC Presbyterian for the next seven years in their general surgery program. Match Day celebrations at the University of Pittsburgh marked a significant milestone for Kann and 148 other medical students, who discovered where they would spend the next phase of their careers in residency programs.
As the clock struck noon at the Petersen Events Center, cheers erupted in anticipation, followed by tears of joy and hugs as over 120 University of Pittsburgh medical students learned where they would train for residency upon graduation. Joined by their families and friends, the students celebrated the culmination of years of hard work, marking Match Day as one of their most memorable medical career moments.
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology Leah Byrne and Associate Professor of Immunology Greg M. Delgoffe have been elected Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors for their pioneering work in cell and gene therapies for vision restoration and cancer treatment, respectively. Both innovators exemplify Pitt's commitment to translating scientific discoveries into clinical interventions, earning recognition for their impact on society.
The center offers affordable programs in nursing, machining, and business administration, addressing regional workforce needs and fostering economic development. Rep. Robert Lee James highlighted its role in talent retention, emphasizing the center's importance in addressing out-migration and providing opportunities for workforce upskilling.
The research gives students a hands-on experience and shows plants with duplicate genomes may be better at surviving in harsh environments.
Undergraduates have helped local residents claim over $1.5 million in refunds since 2002 through the VITA Program, offering free tax assistance for incomes under $65,000, including returns for 2020-2023. Led by Pitt's David Berg Center and Beta Alpha Psi, appointments are available Fridays and Saturdays until April 12.
Pitt has been collaborating with residents and community leaders in Greater Hazelwood for over 25 years, aiming to integrate the field of life sciences into the community to bring about employment and educational opportunities. Recently, a summit was held to discuss the potential role of life sciences in uplifting the neighborhood, generating shared ideas and outlining next steps, while Pitt also plans to establish its third Community Engagement Center in Greater Hazelwood to facilitate ongoing collaborations between the community and the university.
The initiative aims to revolutionize gene therapy manufacturing, potentially reducing medical costs through advanced manufacturing capabilities housed in Hazelwood Green. BioForge is poised to transform Pittsburgh into a manufacturing and innovation leader in the field of gene therapy.
The Office of the Provost has initiated a General Education Task Force aimed at reshaping the undergraduate experience to better prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century. The grop will work over three years to develop a unified, measurable, and flexible curriculum, focusing on streamlining degree planning, reducing financial burdens, and promoting interdisciplinary exploration.
Pitt will launch the first Doctor of Chiropractic program at a research-intensive public university in the US, aiming to provide evidence-based training for spine and musculoskeletal conditions and promote interprofessional collaboration in patient care. The program addresses the growing need for nonopioid interventions for pain management and is set to begin accepting applications in fall 2024, with the inaugural cohort starting in fall 2025.
Pitt ranks No. 19 on the Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2023 list by the National Academy of Inventors. Pitt innovators received 114 U.S. patents in 2023, showcasing the university's commitment to research and innovation in addressing societal challenges.