Winter 2021-2022 | Pitt Magazine | University of Pittsburgh

Out of Afghanistan

When Afghanistan’s government collapsed last summer, thousands of lives there were suddenly at risk. Amid the turmoil, Pitt professor Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili and a team of students led a charge to help Afghans desperate to escape.

Official!

Pitt alumna Katy Nesbitt was following an ascendant career path as a chemist. While she was following the bouncing ball, her life sprinted off in a unique, award-winning direction.

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Commons Room

Garden of Ideas

One University initiative elevates and celebrates Black experiences.

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Commons Room

It’s Tradition

A campus-wide scavenger hunt connects a new generation of students to Pitt’s heritage.

Commons Room

Goodbye to an Odd Favorite

After more than four decades, an odd campus icon comes down.

Faces from the past

Commons Room

From the Beginning

Pitt-Bradford's earliest alumni reunite and reminisce on how far they—and their campus—have come.

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The Sound and Meaning of Music

Music has always spoken to Charles Lwanga. Pitt helped the Ugandan teacher better understand that language and put it to good use.

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Class Notes

Alumni Updates: Winter 21-22

Pitt grads do amazing things.

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In Memoriam

Passings: Winter 21-22

Remembrances.

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Inspire

More Than OK

Hard work — and giving back — allowed this alumnus to build a life of influence.

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Pitt Chat

Pitt Chat with Brett Bankson

Pick up some tips from this (amateur) Top Chef.

J. Bradley Minnick and Mary Ellen Kubik in the studio at 89.1FM KUAR

Sketchbook

Southern Charm

Lesser-known and underappreciated artists are given room to shine on these alumni’s popular podcast.

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All Part of the Plan

Opening new doors of opportunity and career support for alumni, graduate students and more.

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Spotlight

Law and Order

A Pitt alumna helms the fight against human trafficking in Nigeria.

Shannon Finley and Alyson D. Stover wear gold medals

Connections

Transforming Traditions

Updates from the Pitt Alumni Association.

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You’ve Been Scene

For years, alumni have been taking Pitt Mag along as they travel the world. Now, our interactive map lets you see how far and wide Pitt pride goes.

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Bookshelf

Age Appropriate

Through her debut novel, Pitt alumna Mariko Turk navigates the agelessness of YA literature.

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Extra Credit

Tough Cells

A flu expert’s research tackles the current pandemic — and the next one, too.

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Character Building

Pitt alumnus and mathematician Mel Currie tells a story more than 40 years in the making.

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Spotlight

Bridging the Divide

A Pakistan-based Pitt computer science alumnus is working toward a more equitable internet.

Ken Gormley works on edits to his novel "The Heiress of Pittsburgh" at his home office.

Web Exclusive

Storied Endeavor

Ken Gormley, a Pitt alumnus and Duquesne University’s president, has a new job title: novelist.

2022-01-10 00:00:00

Winter 2021-2022