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June 26, 2019 - 11:52am
New Director Named for Veterans Services, GI Bill Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Pitt Tie
Iraq War veteran Aryanna Berringer was named director of the Office of Veterans Services and the original GI Bill celebrates its 75th anniversary this month — it was drafted by Harry Colmery, a Pittsburgh native and 1916 Pitt Law grad.
June 26, 2019 - 11:52am
Award-winning Retirement Plan Communications Strategy Puts the Focus on Employees
The University’s work with financial services provider TIAA to help employees explore investment options and choose the right ones for them has been lauded for its communication and education efforts.
June 26, 2019 - 11:50am
Map, Virtual Tour Let Users Experience Campus in a More Dynamic Way
The University’s new campus map and virtual tour let users not only locate campus buildings but also explore resources like accessible entrances, shuttle stops and composting stations.
June 19, 2019 - 10:24am
Listen, Learn, Connect: Hill District Residents Engage with CEC at Community Forum
Community members shared ideas about how they’d like to see the Hill District’s agenda and wisdom and the University’s talent and resources open new doors for growth and opportunity to area residents.
June 19, 2019 - 10:23am
SHRS Offering New Online Master’s Degree in Health Informatics
The program is the school’s first-ever fully online degree and will enroll its first cohort in January 2020.
June 18, 2019 - 3:51pm
‘No Frigate Like a Book’ for Summer Reading Adventures
From creative nonfiction and personal memoir to graphic novels and audiobooks, faculty and staff from all Pitt campuses are looking forward to expanding their minds — and also preparing for fall courses — through summer reading.
June 12, 2019 - 9:22am
From Farm to Pitt
At the Pitt Farmers Market, customers can shop local vendors who support sustainability and healthy eating and dining. Read more and see photos from a recent market.
June 12, 2019 - 9:21am
Diversity Retreat Frames Inclusion as a Skills-building Process
Ron Idoko, diversity and multicultural program manager in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, hopes that participants at this year's University-wide Diversity Retreat come away valuing differing perspectives and experiences.
June 12, 2019 - 9:20am
Rory Cooper Honored for Transformative Inventions
Rory Cooper has received many honors throughout his career, but none quite like the recognition he received from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office this May.
June 12, 2019 - 9:19am
Medication Program Goes Beyond Scripts
The Comprehensive Medication Management program connects employees with UPMC Health Plan coverage to University pharmacists for free and confidential consultations.