Feature Story

Forward Strides

As Patrick Gallagher prepares to step down this summer as Pitt’s 18th chancellor, we reflect on a tenure spent championing the transformational work of a university on the rise.
2023-04-27 00:00:00
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Commons Room

Lab Lessons

A collaboration between a Pitt PhD student and a high school intern turns personal pain into scientific discovery.
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Commons Room

In Formation

Pitt’s Black majorette dance troupe is making all the right moves.
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Commons Room

Time to Shine

The Understory, the University’s newest creative space, puts performers in the spotlight.
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Feature Story

Behind the Scene

Darcy Prevost turned an early aptitude for art into an award-winning career in set design, including a dream gig on the Disney+ hit “Muppets Haunted Mansion."
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Web Exclusive

Return Engagement

Nearly 50 years ago, Jose Manduley missed his Pitt graduation. This spring, Pitt’s School of Education helped give him a do-over.
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Extra Credit

A Shot in the Dark

Pitt researchers are using the James Webb Space Telescope to shed light on the invisible corners of our universe.
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Feature Story

Decoding the Data

Algorithms can help you search the internet, find a date — even get through a red light. But inequality can seep in. Pitt Cyber’s Beth Schwanke is helping to ward off government bias from an unlikely perpetrator: data.
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Spotlight

Toad-ally Dedicated

A Pitt-Johnstown alumnus is jump-starting local conservation efforts for the benefit of amphibian-kind.
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Spotlight

Creative Content

A daytime television insider credits Pitt with putting her on the road to her entertainment dreams.
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Spotlight

New Horizons

An alumnus finds fulfillment in bolstering homeownership and equity through modular housing.
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Inspire

Jump In

Pitt gave Harvey Cohen the opportunity, preparation and motivation to dive into a successful career and, later, meaningful philanthropy.
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Bookshelf

Sacred Stories

An alumna honors the divinity and spirituality of Black life.
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Pitt Chat

Wood Work

Thaddeus Mosley, who has been creating art for more than 60 years, shares his secrets to living a creative life.
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Web Exclusive

Friends Forever

When you throw strangers into a room and ask them to get along, sometimes you get mayhem and sometimes you get magic. These are the magical stories — tales of Pitt roommates whose friendships have stood the test of time, distance and lots and lots of life changes.
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Connections

Game Plan

Pitt mentorships can help put aspirations on the road to achievement.
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