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Three Pitt students are starting a club to address mental health stigma among student athletes

By Elizabeth Primrose, Senior Staff Writer • October 7, 2022

As Morgan’s Message ambassadors at Pitt, Olivia Zambrino, Caroline Rusinski and Leah Faunce are starting a club to address and eliminate stigma surrounding mental health among student-athletes. Morgan’s Message is a nonprofit founded by the family and friends of Duke University lacrosse player Morgan Rodgers, who died by suicide in 2019.

Pitt bioengineer receives $2.2 million grant from National Institute of Health

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor • October 7, 2022

Lance Davidson recently received a $2.2 million Method to Extend Research in Time award from the NIH for his research on morphogenesis, the biological process where cells, tissues and organs develop. His research uses frog embryos and studies the biochemical processes involved in morphogenesis.

Faculty Assembly discusses HR concerns, United Way campaign

By James Paul, For The Pitt News • October 7, 2022

To Alexandros Labrinidis, it’s hard to convince students that Pitt is a viable employer when the pay for research jobs is so low.

‘Only the beginning’: Pitt students attend New York Fashion Week

By Donata Massimiani, Senior Staff Writer • October 7, 2022

After signing with Next Model Management — one of the largest modeling agencies worldwide — in Jan. 2022, Suze Esval attended New York Fashion Week last month for her first time as a professional model.

Fall safety fair highlights resources, emphasizes environmental safety

By Chelsea Adinuba, For The Pitt News • October 5, 2022

Julia Patterson, a senior nursing major, attended the fall safety fair and said she is glad to see the University demonstrating a broader definition of safety including environmental and exercise safety.

‘A special time’: Pitt alumni reflect on homecoming traditions throughout history

By Elle Kenney, Staff Writer • October 5, 2022

For Valerie Njie, Pitt’s homecoming celebrations aren’t just a chance for students to party and watch the football game. Instead, it’s a chance for alumni to connect with students and reconnect with old friends.

Pitt goes test-optional through fall 2025

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor • October 4, 2022

Pitt extended its test-optional program for undergraduate first-year applications through 2025, according to a University news release.

Federal work-study helps students afford college, extend career opportunities

By Jacob Price, For The Pitt News • October 2, 2022

Under the federal work-study program, full-time students with a demonstrated financial need work 10-20 hours per week at eligible jobs. About 700-800 Pitt students use FWS awards every year.

Photos: New Recreation Center groundbreaking ceremony

By Romita Das, Senior Staff Photographer • September 30, 2022

Members of the Pitt community gathered outside of Benedum Hall Thursday evening to celebrate the construction of the new Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. The Campus Recreation and Wellness Center...

‘It’s empowerment and teamwork’: A cappella clubs on campus foster community and musicianship

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor • September 30, 2022

Emma Cada first sang “Morning Crawls Towards You, and I” by Good Luck Finding Iris during auditions in her first year, and joined Tonal Disruption during its founding year, one of the eight a cappella clubs on campus.

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