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Local high schoolers are soaking up the science at Gene Team 2026

Gene Team 2026 wrapped up this past week, with students presenting their projects last Thursday.

Pitt students can now bop to the top with the new Musical Theatre Certificate

Musical Theatre enthusiasts can rejoice over the new Musical Theatre certificate being offered by the Department of Theatre Arts in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences.

Why is it so hard to find DNA in bird poop?

For years, scientists talked about the problem. They swapped stories of failed projects, came up with explanations and hinted at it in published studies.