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May 15, 2019 - 10:52am
Hatfull Lab’s Lifesaving Research Efforts Go Viral
Research efforts in Graham Hatfull’s lab involving phages, or viruses that infect bacteria, saved the life of a 15-year-old cystic fibrosis patient in London. His team’s work has drawn international media attention and has been called groundbreaking.
May 15, 2019 - 10:07am
Resource Roundup: National Mental Health Awareness Month
While thinking about ways you can care for yourself and those around you during National Mental Health Awareness Month, check out the roundup of the resources offered for staff and faculty at the University.
May 15, 2019 - 9:29am
#PittPicnic Photo Winner
For Noreen Doloughty, administrative assistant in the Department of Biomedical Informatics and winner of the #PittPicnic photo contest, the shot just fell into place.
May 8, 2019 - 10:04am
Special Events and Volunteers Flawlessly Execute Commencement Ceremonies
Commencement ceremonies during the final week of April might have lasted only a few hours each, but they were the results of months of planning and the dedication of the Office of Special Events staff and University community volunteers.
May 8, 2019 - 8:19am
Open Educational Resources Funding Awarded to 19 Projects
To support the development of open educational resources, the Office of the Provost funds projects that will enhance the educational experiences of students and enable faculty to customize course materials.
May 7, 2019 - 3:26pm
Chancellor Orders Up Perfect Weather for 2019 Picnic
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher’s Fifth Annual Staff and Faculty Appreciation Picnic celebrated the University’s community of employees with food, prizes, dancing and more.
May 1, 2019 - 1:07pm
New President Named for Pitt–Greensburg
Robert G. Gregerson, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and senior advisor to the provost at Florida Gulf Coast University, has been named president of the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, effective July 1, 2019.
May 1, 2019 - 1:07pm
Six Proposals Receive Provost's Innovation in Education Awards
Ideas ranging from over-the-counter hearing aid certification to instructional design in flipped classrooms are among the six faculty proposals that will receive funding from the Advisory Council on Instructional Excellence.
May 1, 2019 - 1:07pm
Perspectives and Projects Showcased at Year of PittGlobal Event
Panel discussions, research initiatives and music and dance performances were among the highlights at an event featuring the myriad projects supported by the Year of PittGlobal.
May 1, 2019 - 1:06pm
Kids Join Faculty, Staff for Take Your Child to Work Day
Across the University, staff, faculty and their littlest guests took part in a variety of activities that ranged from University- and department-wide to special one-on-one experiences.