CuPID: Changing the World One Story at a Time
PA Studies Assistant Professor Susan Graff was inspired to start a class for the Health Sciences that explores identity through first-person narrative storytelling.
Personal Challenges Lead to Professional Successes for Audiology Alumna
Suzanne Yoder (MA ’02, AuD ’04) has lived with severe hearing loss since childhood. Her personal journey—from using different hearing aids, learning to lip-read, asking people to repeat themselves, searching for coping skills and finally receiving cochlear implants in both ears—has made her a more compassionate audiologist.
Improving Digital Literacy for Home-Bound Older Veterans
Many Americans, particularly older adults and individuals with disabilities, have difficulty adopting new technology—even when it can give them access to better health care.
OTD Alumna is Reimagining Employ-ability
Rebekah Funk is changing clients' lives at Life'sWork of Western PA by training them in essential job skills to earn a career and independence.
Game-Changer: Introducing the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Chiropractic Program
Meet the interprofessional team of Pitt leaders, faculty and researchers who are launching Pitt’s Doctor of Chiropractic program, the first ever in a research-based public university and the only one in Pennsylvania.
Athletic Training Alumna Finds Herself at the Right Time, the Right Place and With the Right Skill Set
Pitt's Athletic Training program is one of a few in the country that requires students to earn their EMT certification prior to admission, helping to prepare students with the skills to save a life.
Sports Science Intern Arrives Ahead of the Competition
Recent Master of Sports Science alumna, Tatianna Rivas, completed her year-long internship with the Pitt women's volleyball team on their way to the NCAA Final Four! Rivas talks about working with the powerhouse women's team and how she was able to merge her love of volleyball with the Pitt Sports…
Beautiful Connections: Academic Advisor Officiates Rehabilitation Science Alumni Wedding
It’s not unusual for students and mentors to develop a solid rapport. A mutual understanding and respect. Perhaps even a friendship. But occasionally, the connection goes much further.
Pitt’s Healthy Home Lab: Home Sweet Healthy Home
The Healthy Home Laboratory is an innovative, collaborative resource where scientists, engineers, rehabilitation experts and community partners are coming together to maximize the health and safety of a typical home environment and allow more people to age safely and independently at home.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Alumna Shares Lessons from a Chameleon with Kids
Katlyn Kohne is part educator, part performer and all counselor on the YouTube series "Cai & Kate" as she and a chameleon puppet help children learn how to identify and cope with their emotions.