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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.
A 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ program is connecting people through storytelling to build a more inclusive campus
The CuPID project received a $500,000 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Seed grant to amplify dialogue-based curriculum across the University. An upcoming summer course focuses on the health sciences community.
This man of many voices got his start at 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s WPTS
Looney Tunes star Jeff Bergman paid a visit to the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh campus before his appearance at Steel City Con.
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.
How nanotubes, nanoparticles and antibodies are used to detect tiny amounts of fentanyl
This 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ-developed sensor is portable, affordable and orders of magnitude more sensitive than the next-best thing.
Graham Hatfull is among the latest National Academy of Sciences electees
Phage research by the Eberly Family Professor of Biotechnology is helping treat infections that are unresponsive to antibiotics.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s Sustainable Design Lab is developing novel materials to combat global water pollution issues
Researchers Hassan Nawaz and David Sanchez are designing metal organic frameworks (MOFs) to deal with arsenic and other heavy metals from 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh to Pakistan and beyond.
PFAS, the ‘forever chemicals,’ explained by 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ engineer Carla Ng
A leading expert on forever chemicals, Ng explains what they are, where they’re found and what researchers are doing to eradicate them.
Hear from the graduates who earned this year’s top University honors
Benjamin Leslie is this year’s Emma W. Locke awardee; the ODK Senior of the Year award goes to Joshua Nguyen.
Spring commencement 2024, in photos
See the most exciting moments from Sunday’s ceremony.
Labs produce a lot of waste. Here’s how 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ is making them more sustainable.
24 research labs have joined the Green Labs program, an effort to reduce the environmental impact of their work.
Just 3% of teens from Pennsylvania’s foster system go to college. This 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ program aims to change that.
The Horizon Scholars Program provides comprehensive support to 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ students on all campuses who have experience with the child welfare system. Here’s how you can help — or get help.
This year’s United Way Campaign has already set University records
David N. DeJong and other campaign leaders say it’s a testament to the power and impact of 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ people.
This new hub will leverage smart technology to improve independence for people with paralysis
The innovative program, funded by an anonymous $5 million gift, will build on existing research in 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and School of Medicine.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ has five new American Academy of Arts and Sciences members
Among the University’s honorees are American Cancer Society researchers, an archaeologist and Chancellor Joan Gabel.
David Snoke is the new co-director of the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh Quantum Institute
With decades of conducting groundbreaking experiments, he will help position the interdisciplinary collaboration as a leader in quantum research.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ is launching an Office of Sustainability in the Health Sciences
The new office, led by Michael Boninger, aims to reduce 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s impact in a field that accounts for 10% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
New rooftop solar installations are springing up across campus
Four arrays will provide the equivalent energy of taking more than 100 cars off the road — and more are on the way.
The University Pharmacy has switched to biodegradable prescription bottles
The push to up the office’s sustainability game was led by director Michelle Covone.
Catch up on the past year at 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ with this tl;dr
From new leadership to community engagement honors, the University redefined what is possible in 2023-24.