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U.S. News and World Report 2025 graduate school rankings released

Pitt Public Health and several departments and programs perform well in the latest graduate school rankings.
Susanne Gollin

Susanne Gollin, a pioneering cancer researcher and cytogeneticist, died at 71

Susanne M. Gollin, professor emerita of human genetics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, died April 6 with her loving family by her side. She was 71.
Susanne M. Gollin, PhD

In memoriam: Susanne M. Gollin, PhD

A respected cytogeneticist and teacher, Susanne Gollin was professor emerita of human genetics and one of the first faculty members to join what is now the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
farmer feeding chickens

Small egg farms avoid shortages, keep prices stable

“This is a very devastating infection and the widest infection in poultry,” said Suresh Kuchipudi, professor chair of infectious diseases and microbiology.
Gabriel F. Quinteros

Meet 4 graduate students who took unconventional paths to Pitt

Gabriel F. Quinteros (MPH/MSW, ’25) says Pitt is enabling his dream of being a change-maker. “I want to be a part of the community that helps. I don’t want to demand representation, but I want to join the ranks. Pitt is helping me to be the person I needed so much when I was younger.”
Dean Maureen Lichtveld

Dean Maureen Lichtveld recognized during Women’s History Month

The U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo, Suriname, featured Dean of the School of Public Health Maureen Lichtveld, MD, MPH, in their March 24 Facebook post to commemorate Women’s History Month.
cat in a box

It's time to worry about bird flu in cats

“We see continued reports of cats with bird flu infection from across the country, and it’s kept increasing in the past months,” said Suresh Kuchipudi, professor and chair of infectious diseases and microbiology.
Sarah Siddiqui

Charting her own path

While many high school students are still discovering their career paths, Sarah Siddiqui set her sights on a clear goal early on.
Donald Burke

‘Nobody knew exactly what to do’: 5 years on, what scientific lessons were learned during COVID?

"Local response wasn’t perfect, but it wasn’t perfect anywhere," says Donald Burke, former dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health.
Pitt Public Health building and text saying ranked #6 in NIH Funding

Pitt Public Health ranked 6th in NIH funding

The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health has been ranked No. 6 among U.S. schools of public health for federal funding from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), according to the newest rankings from the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR).
David Arndt

Staff Spotlight: Meet IT Manager David Arndt

For nearly 35 years, IT Manager David Arndt has been a “fixer” for the School of Public Health, approaching his work with pride, empathy and a continual desire to learn.
child with measles

You don't want to throw a measles party

“Events promoting intentional exposure to measles, such as 'measles parties,' can overwhelm local public health and medical services while endangering the lives and health of many community members,” warned Dr. Theresa Chapple-McGruder, associate professor of health policy and management.
The Prigg well pad

FracTracker Alliance is mapping oil and gas impacts in Pennsylvania and beyond

The original FracTracker mapping tool was developed in 2010 as a crowd-sourced data project at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Public Health to visualize and follow the impacts of shale gas extraction.
Dean Maureen Lichtveld at the CUGH Conference

Dean Maureen Lichtveld completes term as CUGH Board Chair

Pitt Public Health Dean Maureen Lichtveld, MD, MPH, spent her final term as board chair of the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) presenting at the group’s 16th annual conference, “Innovating and Implementing in Global Health for a Sustainable Future.”
Eli Harter

Student Spotlight: Eli Harter

Talking to Public Health Genetics MPH student Eli (Eh-lee) Harter is an engaging experience—be ready to think deeply and take notes. Harter’s perspective is both insightful and thought-provoking, shaped by a diverse research background in genetics and applied sciences.