Stories by
Donovan Harrell
Schools of medicine and social work researchers received a $5M NIH grant
A multidisciplinary team will conduct a study to find effective interventions for systemic racism. Plus, join the fall cohort of 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s Racial Equity Consciousness Institute.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s online health informatics MS program earned a top 5 national ranking
With flexible learning options, the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences degree prepares students for the rapidly growing field.
Oakland will be home to a new affordable housing community for LGBTQ+ older adults
The Mosaic complex, which will offer 48 units for people 62 and older, is a first for Western Pennsylvania.
A 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ project is addressing skin cancer disparities in Black communities
School of Medicine students connected with community leaders and distributed 750 pamphlets to spread the word throughout 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh.
A Brookings Institution event highlighted 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh’s growth as a life sciences leader
Chancellor Joan Gabel and 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ BioForge CEO Ken Gabriel were among the speakers at the recent forum, which centered on innovative economic development in the region.
Eboni Zamani-Gallaher is the new dean of 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s School of Education
Since she joined 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ in 2022, the interim dean’s scholarship on equitable participation in higher ed has secured more than $10 million in funding.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ is updating its Campus Master Plan
The Office of Planning, Design and Construction will lead the update, which will strengthen the University’s commitment to sustainability, community engagement and more.
5 key takeaways from 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s first Year of Discourse and Dialogue
An April capstone event highlighted embracing differences and learning about the First Amendment as strategies to make difficult conversations easier.
John Surma is 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s 2024 spring commencement speaker
The University will also honor the Board of Trustees member and former U. S. Steel CEO with an honorary degree.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ has 2 new Goldwater Scholars
The prestigious scholarship is awarded to sophomores and juniors who plan to pursue research careers in the sciences and engineering fields. Meet our winners.