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
Pittsburgh Innovation District is driving our future economy and $1.9 billion in development
Pittsburgh has something going for it that many cities lack: a concentration of research powerhouses — Pitt, CMU, UPMC — that basically all share the same neighborhood.
24 Nov 2020
How Pitt’s library acquired the August Wilson Archive and what it means for Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is now the home of August Wilson’s legacy forever — between the archive, the AW Cultural Center, the August Wilson House, the Playwrights Theatre and countless other organizations and initiatives.
10 Nov 2020
Could a llama named Wally hold the key to defeating Covid-19?
Llamas have tiny antibodies in their blood that can be turned into a powerful weapon against Covid-19.
06 Nov 2020
Ecotone Renewables, founded by local college students, turns food waste into fertilizer
Over seven days, the system turns 385 pounds of food waste into 50 gallons of fertilizer for use in Swissvale's community garden and public works projects.
02 Nov 2020
AWARE, an app that monitors lung function (think Covid), wins Pitt Innovation Challenge
On top of the prize money, AWARE also received a $25,000 pandemic bonus for being relevant to the Covid crisis.
19 Oct 2020