The honor is the nation’s highest for technological achievement, and the latest recognition of Cooper’s decades of innovations in wheelchair technology.
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Located in the historic Jupiter Building, the Future Works training hub will upskill community members in advanced manufacturing industries like automation and cybersecurity.
Pitt launched the Finish Line Grant program, aimed at aiding financially challenged students in finishing their undergraduate degrees. This initiative will offer grants to students facing financial obstacles, such as unpaid balances or financial holds, particularly during their final two semesters of study.
The Pitt Finish Line Grant will support financially vulnerable students so they can remain enrolled and complete their degrees.
The City of Pittsburgh issued a proclamation honoring the community caregivers, who were recognized at a School of Pharmacy celebration.
Four professors at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown are on a mission to make humans "invisible" to Lyme disease-carrying ticks, winning $115,000 through the Pitt Innovation Challenge. Their groundbreaking B.I.T.E. tick repellent targets carbon dioxide emissions to keep ticks at bay, potentially revolutionizing tick repellents and addressing a global problem.
Accountability is a core value of the University of Pittsburgh, and as a recipient of public funding, open communication and rigorous oversight are critical for fostering trust and upholding the University’s mission.
Dean Anantha Shekhar detailed how the School of Medicine met or exceeded the key goals he set — in areas from clinical excellence to faculty development — when he joined the University.
The University has been awarded the prestigious Innovation and Economic Prosperity University designation by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. This recognition highlights Pitt's commitment to economic development, innovation, and community engagement in Pittsburgh and across Pennsylvania.
Daryl Burleigh, Pitt's inaugural rural recruiter, is on a mission to engage high school students in rural Pennsylvania counties, helping them explore college options. His efforts have contributed to an increase in rural applications and enrollment, making higher education more accessible for these students, who often face unique challenges when considering college.
Maria Anto will study children’s literature at universities around the globe as she earns a master’s degree.
To continue solidifying Pittsburgh’s status as a leader in quantum information research, science and engineering, Pitt, Carnegie Mellon University and Duquesne University announced the appointment of Benjamin Hunt, associate professor of physics at Carnegie Mellon, to the newly created role of co-director for the Pittsburgh Quantum Institute.
See Pitt's statement supporting HB 1556, which would strengthen public trust and provide enhanced transparency regarding the records of the commonwealth's state-related universities.
The Joanne and William Conway Nursing Scholarship Program will fund 60 students per year through an accelerated bachelor’s degree to address the nation’s nursing shortage.
On Sept. 29, 2023, Chancellor Joan Gabel delivered the University's annual report to the Board of Trustees.