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Life science incubator established by 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ receives $14.7 million from Pennsylvania
LifeX Greenhouse will use the award to fund life science companies in Western Pennsylvania.
Molly Stitt-Fischer is 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s new director of environmental health and safety
She most recently served as the University’s biosafety officer.
The School of Public Health named two new department chairs
Mary Hawk and Yan Ma will lead the Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences and the Department of Biostatistics, respectively.
Music’s Eric Moe won a commission from the Barlow Endowment
He will write a 20-minute work for an ensemble featuring flute, clarinet, cello, piano and percussion instruments.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ affiliates dominate 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list
13 students, alumni and staff made the cut.
Katz School’s Executive MBA program lands highest-ever ranking from Poets & Quants
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ is No. 18 nationwide and No. 6 among public university programs in the 2022-23 ranking.
The ETUDES Center will use the funds to combat adolescent suicide with a focus on Black and Hispanic youth.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ-Greensburg’s Learning Resources Center celebrates 25 years of student success
The center provides disability services and tutoring help to hundreds of students each year.
New research from Caroline Runyan’s lab published in Cell Reports
Her team found that the properties of a neuron subtype are specialized in different subregions of the cortex.
Stephen Frederico received an American Brain Tumor Association fellowship to study pediatric brain cancer
The award aims to motivate talented medical students to pursue careers in neuro-oncology research by supporting a three-month summer research experience.
A multidisciplinary 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ team won the first phase of the NIH Neuromod Prize competition
Led by Changfeng Tai, the team is developing a device to address bladder, bowel and sexual disorders.
Abdus Wahed received funding to develop SMART patient-centered clinical trial methods
The trials allow for more than one treatment to be given to a patient, or for treatment to change midway through.
3 faculty members at 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ-Greensburg received a National Endowment for the Humanities grant
Pilar Herr, William Campbell and Elizabeth Contreras are co-PIs on the Scholarly Editions and Scholarly Translations Planning Grant.
Marnie Oakley will serve as interim dean of the School of Dental Medicine
Oakley (DEN ’92) has a long history of leadership at 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ and beyond.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s College in High School program received accreditation
It’s one of just two programs to earn the designation in Pennsylvania. Participating students earn academic credit at the high school and college level.
Carrie Leana won a societal impact award for her work tackling poverty and inequality
The award committee described her interdisciplinary work as scientifically credible and useful to society.
School of Education volunteers helped out at a summer day camp for children impacted by cancer
The day camp offers a place of connection for kids impacted by cancer.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ-Johnstown is now a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary
The certification recognizes organizations that demonstrate leadership and commitment in areas such as environmental planning, wildlife and habitat management and resource management.
Lesley Rains joined the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Press as its publicity manager
She brings a wealth of academic and bookselling experience to the role.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s Hillside Area Development was recognized for its innovative design
The project is transforming a challenging hillside into a unifying connector on campus.
