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Alumni Feature

From Pitt PT to Paralympic Pathways: Maureen Johnson’s Journey in Adaptive Sports

March 9, 2026 | 4 min read

Alumna Maureen Johnson helps athletes with disabilities rediscover movement, competition and community.

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Alumni Feature

Pitt Physical Therapy Alumni Spotlight: Robert W. “Bob” Richardson

March 6, 2026 | 7 min read

Richardson reflects on being a student at D.T. Watson helping patients with polio, becoming an expert in rheumatic disease and the importance of mentorship.

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Research Feature

Meet the 2025 Undergraduate Student Summer Research Award Recipient: Megan Kuhn

March 5, 2026 | 5 min read

Megan Kuhn received the 2025 Undergraduate Summer Research Award for her dedicated research in Communication Science.

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Research Feature

SHRS Ranks No. 6 for NIH Research Funding in 2025

March 3, 2026 | 2 min read

The Blue Ridge rankings milestone highlights the continued momentum of SHRS research and the growing recognition of faculty nationwide.

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Program Feature

Service Beyond Borders: Pitt OT Makes Interprofessional Impact in Belize

February 27, 2026 | 4 min read

Pitt Doctor of Occupational Therapy students and faculty engaged in their second interprofessional service-learning trip to Belize.

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Research Feature

After a 32-hour shift in Pittsburgh, I realized EMTs should be napping on the job

February 23, 2026 | 5 min read

Pitt faculty member, researcher and paramedic, Daniel Patterson, discusses the impacts of sleep deprivation and the need for implementing napping strategies during shift work.

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Faculty FeatureMeet the Faculty

Meet the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Chiropractic Faculty: Brian Anderson

February 23, 2026 | 7 min read

Anderson’s role within the program focuses extensively on research, enabling DC students to gain important skillsets in chiropractic research and helping faculty to be part of an active research environment.  

Program Feature

How to Become a Clinical Mental Health Counselor in 6 Steps

February 20, 2026 | 7 min read

Learn what steps you need to take to become a clinical mental health counselor at Pitt.

Department FeatureStudent Feature

Your Gift Matters: Celebrating Student Excellence in Occupational Therapy

February 19, 2026 | 4 min read

The Department of Occupational Therapy (OT) at the University of Pittsburgh is proud to recognize outstanding students through three prestigious awards made possible by our generous donors.

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Faculty Feature

Dipu Patel Brings Her PAEA Presidency Experience Back to Pitt

February 17, 2026 | 7 min read

Professor and Vice Chair for Innovation Dipu Patel shares what she is bringing back to Pitt from her time as president of the Physician Assistant Education Association.