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Faculty Feature

Erin Mathia Named 2025 Winner of Dean’s Distinguished Teaching Award 

November 3, 2025 | 3 min read

Erin Mathia, assistant professor and the assistant director of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, was awarded the 2025 Dean’s Distinguished Teaching Award, recognizing her outstanding commitment to teaching, mentorship and student growth within the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS). 

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Program Feature

Hear From the Director: What Makes the Pitt Master of Rehabilitation Technology Program Stand Out 

October 30, 2025 | 5 min read

Master of Rehabilitation Technology Program Director Julie Faieta shares what makes the program stand out.

Department FeatureProgram Feature

The Christine McDonough Physical Therapy Excellence in Evidence-Based Practice Fund

October 29, 2025 | 3 min read

The merit-based award for third-year Doctor of Physical Therapy students memorializes the professional life and legacy of former Assistant Professor Christine McDonough, who passed away in December 2024 after a short battle with cancer.

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Alumni Feature

SHRS Celebrates 55 Years with Lively Happy Hour and Alumni Awards 

October 27, 2025 | 5 min read

More than 300 Pitt alumni attended Health Sciences Alumni Weekend this fall to reconnect with their peers and visit with deans, faculty members, students and staff.

SHRS Feature

Pitt to Launch First Online Undergraduate Degree in Health Informatics and AI

October 16, 2025 | 1 min read

In 2026, the University of Pittsburgh will launch its first online undergraduate degree—one with a strong emphasis on health data science, informatics and artificial intelligence (AI).

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Program Feature

Pitt Master of Science in Health Informatics Receives New Accreditation

October 16, 2025 | 5 min read

The recognition by CAHIIM establishes Pitt Health Informatics as one of the leading graduate programs in the country for learning data-driven health care solutions to improve patient care.

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Faculty FeatureMeet the Faculty

Meet Master of Rehabilitation Technology Program Director Julie Faieta

October 10, 2025 | 8 min read

Faieta brings an extensive background in assistive technology and Alzheimer's research, and is eager to increase the program’s visibility to a broad audience of prospective students.

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Department Feature

Celebrating Physical Therapy Month: The Benefits of Physical Therapy 

October 10, 2025 | 3 min read

Celebrate Physical Therapy Month by learning about the importance of physical therapy!

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Research Feature

Pitt Research Team Launches Consumer-Focused OTC Hearing Aid Dashboard

October 9, 2025 | 5 min read

The CLEARdashboard interface alleviates uncertainty by guiding the user through a series of questions to filter different OTC hearing aids on the market to find the best solution for their needs.

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Alumni Feature

A Lifelong Beat of Pitt Pride: Pitt Physical Therapy Alumnus Russ Myer

October 2, 2025 | 4 min read

After graduating from Pitt and making a successful PT career, Myer now serves as executive director of the Capital Region Nordic Alliance in New York, where he combines his physical therapy expertise with his passion for adaptive outdoor sports.