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The explosion of digital technology—with its maze of networks, data, and algorithms—has left in its wake existing laws and policies that are often outmatched or outdated. The consequences can be as personal as identity theft or as global as election fraud. Pitt’s David Hickton knows what it takes to find solutions.

Illustrated Jonas Salk stands in the spotlight on a medical files "soapbox" holding glass vessels

Commons Room

Staged History

Noodle held by chopsticks and drop of broth form a question mark over a steaming bowl of noodles in a blue and white bowl.

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Meet and Eat

A red tricycle with streamers sits in a parking space between a blue car and a white car.

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Kids at Work

A screen showing a multi-level haunted house reflects the face of the mesmerized gamer

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Game On

Feature Story

Phage Hunters

Graham Hatfull and his team at Pitt study phages—viruses that stalk bacteria. They didn’t expect that they would be asked to use those viruses in an unprecedented attempt to save the lives of two young patients on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

Tracy Floyd (left) and Carla Jackson meet up in the Cathedral of Learning during Homecoming week.

Sketchbook

Second Chance

A longtime acquaintance became a lifesaving friend.

Pitt Band drum major Crissy Shannon sits in uniform in front of the Cathedral lawn.

Pitt Proud

Marching to a New Beat

Crissy Shannon takes her place at the head of the Pitt Marching Band.

Jenna Baron in front of one of Pittsburgh's many bridges

Feature Story

Welcome Home

For the children of refugees and immigrants settling throughout the United States, the new way of life can feel very foreign. Pitt alumna Jenna Baron—through her nonprofit Alliance for Refugee Youth Support and Education—is finding ways to make them feel that they are truly where they belong.