How Rehabilitation Science is Preparing Me for Medical School
Sahana Katakol (BS '27) is a student within the Pitt Rehabilitation Science program who plans to attend medical school upon graduation.
The 2026 SHRS Dean’s Staff Excellence Awards
The awards recognize SHRS staff for their dedication and contributions that uplift the mission and values of SHRS and the Pitt community.
The 2026 SHRS Faculty and Staff Shining Stars
SHRS faculty and staff were recently recognized with "Shining Star" honors, highlighting their exceptional work at SHRS.
New Dean of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
James Oñate, an international leader in human movement assessment and injury prevention, will join the University of Pittsburgh from The Ohio State University, effective June 1, 2026.
How the Rehabilitation Science Program is Preparing Me for Chiropractic School
Tara Dean (BS '27) is a student within the Pitt Rehabilitation Science program who plans to attend chiropractic school upon graduation.
Researcher Awarded $3.1M Grant to Assess Speech Sound Impairments in Bilingual Children
This NIH research study will help prevent misdiagnosis of speech sound impairments in bilingual children, who experience a disproportionate rate of both over- and under-diagnosis.
Game Changers on the Sidelines
SHRS audiology and speech-language pathology faculty help athletes and their support staff with hearing and speech issues that can happen on the field and sidelines.
Kevin Conley Receives Chancellor’s Distinguished Public Service Award
Kevin Conley, associate dean for undergraduate studies, department chair and professor, received a Chancellor's Distinguished Award for Public Service.
AI-Driven Innovation For Real Clinical Needs
The work aims to help clinicians more efficiently and consistently identify damage to knee cartilage and meniscus, the key structures involved in osteoarthritis and sports injuries.
SHRS Programs Continue Top 10 Placings in U.S. News Rankings; Pitt OT at #1
Four graduate programs ranked in the top 10 in the 2026 edition of Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report