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James Huguley

This social scientist turned entrepreneur supports Black parents with an innovative program

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but it does come with community, thanks to James Huguley.

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Nabors

Marlin Nabors has been named associate vice provost and dean of students

A higher education leader with decades of experience, he will oversee three vital teams in the Division of Student Affairs, effective Jan. 2.

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The onsite Mission of Mercy 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh’s annual clinic provided evaluations and free hearing aids.

This year’s Mission of Mercy 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh clinic filled health care gaps for more than 1,500 patients

Hearing, vision and dental care is rarely covered by insurance. Here’s how 1,000 volunteers, many of them 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ people, stepped in to help.

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Adi Mittal pipetting in the lab

This 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ medical student wants to make tests for cerebral aneurysms simpler and more effective

Adi Mittal balances research, classwork and business as a student and startup founder.

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  • Innovation Institute
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Peng Liu with a graphic featuring chemistry motifs

Peng Liu is unraveling new reactions — and new ways of working together

With a pair of Nature papers among a flurry of recent studies, the computational chemist is on a hot streak that shows no sign of stopping.

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  • Propel scholarship, creativity and innovation
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Community and 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ speakers gather to speak to a crowd at an event at t at Hazelwood Avenue and Lytle Street, where it was announcement about the Hazelwood CEC was made.

51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s third Community Engagement Center has found its home in Greater Hazelwood

The CEC will be housed in Center of Life’s new headquarters, which will offer neighborhood residents a variety of services, classes and wellness programming.

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Black and white image of a snowflake

Out now: ‘Nightbloom’ and more winter reading from 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ alumni authors

Peace Adzo Medie’s new novel gives voice to African women.

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Manush Saydmohammed and Michael Tsang with a microscope in the lab

How a fish could lead to new hope for treating persistent wounds

An unexpected discovery by School of Medicine Professor Michael Tsang led to his startup Zegenex — and a new way to treat serious wounds.

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Man wearing a baseball cap leans on free weights in a gym.

Tray Crayton III is staying in the game

The former 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ football player’s recently released book charts his new direction.

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  • Cultivate student success
  • Athletics
The Advanced Leadership Institute participants Nicole Rhodes, Monique Smith and Audrey Murrell, photographed in the Center for Inclusioin and Belonging.

Audrey Murrell is helping develop emerging Black leaders at 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ and beyond

She’s among experts from across the US mentoring young talent through The Advanced Leadership Institute. Hear from staffers who completed the local program.

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  • Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
Political science experts have a panel discussion on a stage

5 takeaways from last week’s event on civic engagement

Rajiv Vinnakota and Kristin Kanthak shared their thoughts on a range of topics, including young people’s views of democracy and investing in one’s community.

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51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ startup founders pose at a table with 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ banners and Roc the panther

51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s first signing day for startups celebrated a milestone for researcher-entrepreneurs

Five new companies founded by 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ researchers aim to improve wound care, cancer immunotherapy, chronic pain care and more.

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  • School of Medicine
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Portrait of audiologist Jennifer Raneri.

This 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ alumna uses state-of-the-art technology to help patients navigate hearing loss

From everyday citizens to sportscasters and late-night headliners, Jennifer Raneri is keeping people connected to the world around them through comprehensive audiology care.

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  • School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
An individual draws during a University Art Gallery Maker Event.

Unwind with 5 relaxing campus events this November

Fall brings beautiful leaves, pumpkin-spiced lattes and … stress? Take a break with guided meditation, crafts and more.

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Frederick holds her arms up in front of an American flag after finishing Badwater

How can anyone possibly run 100-plus miles? Just ask Kaylee Frederick.

The 19-year-old 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ-Johnstown student shares lessons she’s learned from powering through the world’s most grueling races.

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  • 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ-Johnstown
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The former Met Life building

51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ-Johnstown will regain the former Met Life building, thanks to a gift from alumnus John R. Musulin

His $2.2 million donation supports the purchase of the 178,000-square-foot, four-story office building.

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Doyen's photograph of a factory.

This 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ grad student is creating a historical map of the Hill District, one photo at a time

Landscape photographer Kale Serrato Doyen’s PhD research is inspired by Teenie Harris and informed by her work documenting Latino spaces in her Michigan hometown.

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  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
A "Jitney" playbill in the Hillman Library from the August Wilson collection.

How 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ helped August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’ make its debut in Italy

The groundbreaking performance, translated in part by Lina Insana’s Italian language students, featured an all-Black Italian cast of actors.

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  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Mantilla stands behind a table of books

The 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ library’s vast and varied Latin American collection can ‘speak to anyone’

Meet Martha Mantilla, whose global experiences and passion for culture prepared her to manage the collection.

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Portrait of chemist, pharmaceutical executive and editor-in-chief at the journal Science Holden Thorp

Science editor Holden Thorp is 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s 2024 winter commencement speaker

Hear from the chemist, former UNC chancellor and pharmaceutical executive Dec. 18 at the Petersen Events Center.

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  • Commencement