The UPMC Health Plan's decision to narrow its pharmacy provider network has not affected Pitt employees' choice of pharmacies. Last month, officials of the discount chain Phar-Mor Inc. launched a publicity and letter-writing campaign protesting UPMC's decision to make Giant Eagle the only pharmacy chain for most UPMC Health Plan members. But Pitt faculty and […]
Pitt subscribers to UPMC Health Plan retain all same pharmacy choices >
January 6th, 2000University senior named Marshall Scholar for 2000 >
January 6th, 2000Pitt senior Rebecca Hubbard has been named one of 40 Marshall Scholars nationwide for the year 2000. The Marshall Scholarship is one of the most competitive and prestigious merit scholarships in America. More than 1,000 candidates with institutional endorsements competed this year from colleges and universities throughout the United States. Pitt and the University of […]
Bradford finds novel way to usher in the new year >
January 6th, 2000While many people were wringing their hands over potential Y2K computer crashes, Pitt's Bradford campus hosted six Tibetan lamas from the Drepung Loseling Monastery, in a ceremonial celebration of positive energy and healing marking the year 2000. These were the same Tibetan lamas featured in the movie "Seven Years in Tibet" where they are shown […]
Indian Room to be dedicated >
January 6th, 2000SIS establishes new institute >
January 6th, 2000To provide a forum for scholars and professionals to address issues relating to the human aspects of an increasingly technological society, the School of Information Sciences (SIS) has established the Sara Fine Institute for Interpersonal Behavior and Technology. Named for Sara Fine, professor emerita who taught at Pitt for 23 years, the institute will sponsor […]
Kuntu gets national grant >
January 6th, 2000Pitt's Kuntu Repertory Theatre is one of 32 arts organizations nationwide to receive audience development grants from the Arts & Business Council and American Express. Totaling approximately $300,000, these grants are part of the National Arts Marketing Project (NAMP). The first national initiative of its kind, NAMP replicates a pilot program developed by the Arts […]