The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

‘Science is non-partisan’: Pitt researchers face NIH funding freeze

By Emma Wu, Staff Writer • February 7, 2025
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Jan. 27 that froze all federal grants and loans, which includes a freeze on funding from the NIH. With funding up in the air, researchers at Pitt are feeling uncertain and worried about the future of their careers and work.
The Pitt School of Medicine.

‘Improving our society’: Pitt researchers receive $5 million grant for research on systemic racism

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • October 4, 2024
The National Institute of Health awarded Pitt’s schools of medicine and social work a $5 million grant to test the effectiveness of the Racial Equity Consciousness Institute in combating systemic racism at 30 different institutions nationwide.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt announces new ‘Finish Line’ grant to assist graduating low-income students in completing their degree

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer • November 8, 2023
In the fall of 2024, Pitt will implement a one-time, nonrenewable grant that will cover graduating low-income students’ unpaid balances and financial holds. The “Finish Line” grant is the latest step toward Pitt’s goal of creating an “inclusive and equitable campus.”
A vial of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine next to empty syringes.

Pitt, UPMC receive national grant to treat long COVID

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • November 3, 2023
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services granted Pitt and UPMC a $1 million-per-year grant to study long COVID treatments for the next five years.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Richard King Mellon Foundation awards Black health equity grant

By Natalie Frank, News Editor • December 1, 2021
After the Richard King Mellon Foundation recently awarded one of the largest gifts to Pitt in its 234-year history, the foundation also donated $250,000 to help tackle health disparities in Pittsburgh.
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher said he is “grateful” for the foundation’s gift.

Pitt, Richard King Mellon Foundation announce $100 million grant

By Natalie Frank and Millicent Watt • November 17, 2021
Pitt, along with the Richard King Mellon Foundation, announced on Wednesday a $100 million gift to help fund a bioresearch and development facility at Hazelwood Green near Downtown.
Pitt received 171 applications for its first-ever Seed Project grants and selected 23 projects for awards, granting a total of approximately $1 million. (Graphic by Eli Savage | Staff Illustrator)

Pitt professors pursue new projects with Pitt Seed grants

By Mario Cattabiani III | For the Pitt News • July 11, 2018

Pitt is investing in change this summer, beginning with projects from professors at the University. The first-ever Pitt Seed Project awarded a total of more than $1 million to 23 programs designed to play...

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