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July 15, 2019 - 2:12pm
Pitt–Johnstown Recognized for Its Commitment to Environmental Initiatives
The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown is the first Pennsylvania college or university to be certified as a cooperative sanctuary by Audubon International, which recognizes and supports environmental sustainability.
July 10, 2019 - 9:18am
Diversity Retreat Calls for 'Internal Earth Shaking'
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s fourth annual University-wide retreat featured a packed agenda with sessions inspiring participants to work toward social justice, equity and change.
July 10, 2019 - 9:16am
Everette James Named Interim Dean of GSPH
James, who has been at Pitt since 2010, will fill the role until a permanent dean is named. Donald S. Burke, who stepped down as dean on July 1, will remain on the faculty at the Graduate School of Public Health.
July 10, 2019 - 9:13am
Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center Receives Major NSF Funding for New Tech
The National Science Foundation has awarded the Pitt-CMU center $10 million to build a new supercomputer, Bridges-2, to fuel new discoveries in artificial intelligence, deep learning and DNA data storage, among other projects requiring high-performance computing.
July 10, 2019 - 9:07am
Registration Open for CUE Summer Educator Forum
Pitt’s Center for Urban Education is hosting its annual Summer Educator Forum from July 18-20, focusing on the school-to-prison pipeline. “This year's CUESEF will underscore the importance of collective dialogue for thinking about justice in educational practice,” said CUE Director T. Elon Dancy.
July 3, 2019 - 10:17am
Coasting into Summer
University employees and their families and friends gathered at Kennywood amusement park to enjoy rides, food, dancing and games at the annual Staff Council-hosted event.
July 3, 2019 - 10:16am
Board of Trustees Elects Five New Members
The five new trustees, elected during the board's annual meeting on Friday, June 28, are all distinguished Pitt alumni and bring to the board a range of experience that spans decades in industry and public service.
July 3, 2019 - 10:00am
Board Committee Approves Bigelow, William Pitt Union Transformation Project
The project is scheduled to start Nov. 1, 2019, and will enhance the streetscape and landscape along Bigelow and the WPU grounds, improve stormwater management and make crucial upgrades to improve the resiliency of Pitt’s aging utility infrastructure.
July 3, 2019 - 9:56am
Larry Cunningham Jr. Named Chair, Associate Dean at Pitt Dental
Larry Cunningham Jr. was recently named the next chair of oral and maxillofacial surgery and associate dean for hospital affairs at the School of Dental Medicine and UPMC.
July 3, 2019 - 9:54am
Pitt Business’ Diane K. Denis Named Terrence Laughlin Chair in Finance
Diane K. Denis has been named the inaugural Terrence Laughlin Chair in Finance, an honor established in memory of Terrence “Terry” Laughlin, former University trustee and Bank of America vice chairman.