Board’s Busy June Meeting Brings in New Faces
The University Board of Trustees welcomed three new senior leaders, along with five new board members, at its June meeting.
University Times Gets New Editor and New Direction
Susan Jones, most recently an editor with the Tribune-Review, has been hired to move the University Times in a new direction – back to its roots.
Starzl Statue at Home Outside of Cathedral of Learning
A statue of renowned transplant surgeon Dr. Thomas Starzl was unveiled in June outside of the Cathedral of Learning.
Drones Are Here – How Will and Can the University Handle Them?
Drone use on campus has long brought up unanswered questions: Where am I allowed to fly? Whose permission must I seek? To answer these questions, Pitt is formulating new drone rules for all campuses, governing who can use them and how, and what uses will be covered by the University’s insurance policy.
Bradford Professor Finds Fodder in Studying Furries
Psychology team looks at when, how and why people choose to reveal certain stigmatizing elements of their lives
Updated Conflict of Interest Policy Streamlines Creation of Faculty-Related Startups
Faculty members now have access to unlimited equity in a licensed startup company that draws from their research and can hold management positions in a startup.
PHOTOS: Pitt Day Takes Over PNC Park
The Pirates couldn't deliver with a win on July 10, but Pitt faculty, staff and alumni had a beautiful night to watch a game at PNC Park for Pitt Day.