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Out of the Dark

When a group of students began digging into the legacy of horror movie master George A. Romero, they had no idea that one of his most revered films starred a Pitt alum. In this video feature, follow along as they rediscover actor, icon—and zombie killer—Duane Jones.

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Spotlight

Into the Fray

A reporter bravely captured history in the making.

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Spotlight

Breathe Easy

Helping communities breathe a little better is what this alumnus is all about.

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Extra Credit

Common Cause

Rising star anthropologist Heath Cabot studies what happens when citizens step in to address a crisis when formal institutions don’t.

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Connections

The Best-Laid Plans

When post-graduate arrangements went awry for Maya Best and her classmates, the Pitt Alumni Association was there to help.

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Pitt Chat

Making A Good Impression

What's up, Doc? Expert voice actor Jeff Bergman serves up some of his best imitations and the story of how a chance encounter at Pitt led him to Hollywood.

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Web Exclusive

Loud and Proud

The University relies on a network of alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends to show lawmakers the wide-reaching value of Pitt.

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Web Exclusive

Coming Out, Again

A short film that began as a class project goes viral, enabling Pitt alumnae filmmakers to direct their first feature.

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Inspire

Being There

Northern Ireland became a fascination and destination for Pitt’s Tony Novosel. Now, he’s giving students a chance at their own journeys.

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Commons Room

Connecting the Shots

When COVID-19 vaccines were hard to find, a team of Pitt computer science students stepped in to help.

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Commons Room

Meal Ticket

Thanks to new partnerships, Pitt students can now use their campus Dining Dollars to support local eateries.

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Commons Room

Part of a Pattern

A class on museum curation invites students to think about art on a whole other level.

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Commons Room

Big Picture

As today’s challenges mount, Pitt nurtures tomorrow’s big data problem solvers.

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Feature Story

Beyond the Shot

For the world to achieve a safe, new normal, scientist must develop treatments in addition to vaccines. Fortunately, Pitt researchers are making remarkable progress on several fronts.

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Gifts Boxed

Gifts that Keep Giving

Dreams will continue to come true thanks to the $50 million endowed undergraduate scholarship initiative.

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Web Exclusive

Won’t You Be His Neighbor?

A new book co-authored by a Pitt alum captures the humanity and lingering lessons in "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood."

Feature Story

This Is Kay Oyegun

Sometimes life is stranger than fiction. But for alumna Kay Oyegun, sometimes life becomes fiction. As a writer of the beloved TV show "This Is Us," Oyegun has helped to create authentic characters and spellbinding storylines grown from her own experiences. The result: critical acclaim and more demand than ever to share her voice.