When the “Bionic Man” and the “Bionic Woman” were popular on TV in the 1970s, viewers were teased with the scientific possibilities of widely available artificial replacement parts for damaged human organs and limbs. But with the burgeoning field of regenerative medicine, that vision has become passé, according to a Pitt expert. “If you think […]
Envisioning a new type of bionic human: Regeneration is the focus at Pitt’s McGowan Institute >
July 24th, 2003Port Authority awaits Pitt’s decision on new, 1-year deal >
July 24th, 2003Port Authority of Allegheny County officials said this week they have reached an agreement with Pitt to extend by one year the ride-for-free service on public transportation for Pittsburgh campus employees and students with valid I.D. cards. But a Pitt official cautioned that no contract has yet been signed by the University. According to Laurie […]
Trustees vote to raise tuition by 9.5 percent, delay approving operating budget >
July 24th, 2003Pitt will raise tuition by 9.5 percent for in-state students and 7.5 percent for out-of-staters beginning this fall. Pitt delayed approving an overall operating budget for fiscal year 2004, including employees’ compensation, pending passage of the commonwealth’s educational appropriations. But officials said that setting tuition rates could not be prolonged since students and parents need […]
University’s appropriation delayed until lawmakers resolve state’s revenue picture >
July 24th, 2003Pennsylvania legislators aren’t likely to approve a fiscal year 2003-04 appropriation bill for Pitt, and forward it to the governor’s desk, until they have resolved the overall revenue problem for the state. And that includes answering the thorny question of whether to legalize slot machines. “I think the earliest [that Pitt’s appropriation bill will be […]
Building engineers voice concerns about new assignment system >
July 24th, 2003Pitt’s building engineers, critical of a recently implemented system that radically changes their work assignments, have gone public with their concerns. The 31 engineers, speaking through a group of a half-dozen representatives, said that both safety and efficiency are reduced under the new system implemented March 10 by Pitt’s Office of Facilities Management. That system […]
Scaife Survivors: Long-term service results in long-term friendship >
July 24th, 2003They call themselves “The Scaife Survivors”: 15 current Pitt staff employees and three former staffers who boast of a whopping 490 years of combined service to the University. At one time or another, each Survivor has worked in the medical school’s Department of Medicine, most of which is housed in Scaife Hall — hence, the […]
AP journalist describes difficulties of war coverage >
July 24th, 2003“If I were going to give anyone advice on being a journalist, it would be that the most important thing is to realize how much you don’t know,” said Associated Press editor and reporter Ted Anthony in a lecture here Monday. Prior to Sept. 11, 2001, Anthony confessed, he knew “virtually nothing” about the Muslim […]