R.K. Mellon Foundation donates $100 million to Pitt to create life sciences BioForge at Hazelwood Green
The biggest single-project gift in the foundation's history is expected to create hundreds of highly skilled jobs.
17 Nov 2021
Pitt Innovation Challenge winners tackle everything from tooth decay to parenting while Black
Every year, hundreds of thousands of dollars are awarded by Pitt's Clinical and Translational Science Institute to health care innovators.
14 Oct 2021
Pitt researchers partner with International Space Station on biomanufacturing
“At the cellular level, stem cell behavior changes in microgravity."
04 Aug 2021
Nasal spray gives Pitt researchers a promising new weapon to fight Covid
An ultra-low dose of nanobodies reduced the number of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles in the hamsters’ nasal cavities, throats and lungs by a millionfold.
26 May 2021
Vacant 1915 Ford plant coming back to life as $330 million Pitt biomedical research hub
“More than 1,000 people will work here for the University of Pittsburgh and private employers."
25 May 2021
Pittsburgh’s biggest nonprofits contributing $115 million for OnePGH to tackle major problems
Plans include expanding access to affordable housing, strengthening social safety nets, replacing lead service lines and more.
30 Apr 2021
Pitt’s partnership with Abu Dhabi-based GMIS will lead a new wave of advanced manufacturing
The Global Manufacturing and Industrialization Summit is partnering with “world-class, research-focused” institutions such as Pitt.
06 Apr 2021
Monster masks: How horror is helping people through this real-life nightmare
"That’s part of horror’s gift; it makes you feel seen and understood in your darkest moments rather than ignored and marginalized.”
09 Mar 2021
$25 million Hillman grant for Pitt to make the region a vision care hub
A giant in the field of vision research and treatment, Dr. José-Alain Sahel is building a team of researchers that will rival the best in the world.
02 Mar 2021
Allegheny County signing major hydropower deal
The 35-year power purchase agreement with Rye Development will be enough to power 3,400 households every year.
02 Feb 2021