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The Future Lives at Pitt

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Making an Impact

[Pitt Day of Giving](https://pittdayofgiving.com/pages/pdog-impact)

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The Pitt community showed its generosity, commitment and love for the University during the ninth annual Pitt Day of Giving (PDoG) on Feb. 25. A total of 11,423 donors gave more than $3.26 million for scholarships, research, academic programs, student organizations, athletics and other vital initiatives. 

[See the results »](https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/features-articles/2025/02/26/pdog-results)

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The Ones to Watch

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In an environment where innovation and inspiration are in no short supply, meet the trailblazers.

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### Catherine Cavanaugh

This nationally lauded scholar is helping Spanish speakers learn complex science.

](/pittwire/ones-watch/2021/12/01/catherine-cavanaugh)

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### Toya Jones

Studying trauma and its impact.

](/pittwire/ones-watch/2021/07/22/toya-jones)

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### Mitch Bell

An alum with a knack for assistive tech hacks.

](/pittwire/ones-watch/assistive-technology-upmc-mercy)

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### Erin Clark

This sports fan, radio host and honors student proves you can follow your passions at Pitt.

](/pittwire/ones-watch/women-sports-talk-radio-swish-sisters)

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### Brenden Peifer

Inspired by August Wilson, he’s teaching the next generation of performers.

](/pittwire/ones-watch/community-outreach-august-wilson-archive)

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### Meghna Hingorani

Everybody’s bestie thrives in business and dreams of Bollywood.

](/pittwire/ones-watch/meghna-hingorani-saxbys-ceo)

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### Benjamin Davies

A urologist and mentor who’s closing equity gaps in health care.

](/pittwire/ones-watch/2022/09/29/benjamin-davies)

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### Nicholas Johnbosco

A guide to campus buildings and uncomfortable conversations.

](/pittwire/ones-watch/2023/01/31/nicholas-johnbosco)

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### LauraEllen Ashcraft

Building bridges to connect people and research.

](/pittwire/ones-watch/2023/06/15/lauraellen-ashcraft)

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### Ryan Steinly

A Frederick Honors College student fluent in language and justice.

](/pittwire/ones-watch/ryan-steinly)

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### Anaya Joynes

A Pitt engineering student who leads by example.

](/pittwire/ones-watch/2023/04/28/anaya-joynes)

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### Isabel Lam

A change-maker who landed a red carpet role.

](/pittwire/ones-watch/2023/03/31/isabel-lam)

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### Asher Hancock

This engineer wants to put autonomous vehicles in the sky.

](/pittwire/ones-watch/2022/05/03/asher-hancock)

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### Brianna Ross

A Maryland Teacher of the Year who leads with love.

](/pittwire/ones-watch/2023/02/28/brianna-ross)

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### Mia Achitoov

A future doctor who values elders and offers comfort in the hospital and beyond.

](/pittwire/ones-watch/2022/12/22/mia-achitoov)

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### Jim Withers

His Street Medicine Institute provides “street rounds” and social services to people who live outdoors.

](https://pittmag.pitt.edu/news/doctor-s-orders)

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### Lillian Chong

This creative chemist helped crack a COVID-19 mystery.

](/pittwire/ones-watch/2022/09/02/lillian-chong)

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### Olivia Miller

A gymnast using the power of positivity.

](/pittwire/ones-watch/2022/06/23/olivia-miller)

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### Richard Su Fang

The U.S. Presidential Scholar is already exploring research opportunities and taking on leadership roles.

](/pittwire/ones-watch/2021/11/24/richard-su-fang)

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### Danielle Obisie-Orlu

The Allegheny County Youth Poet Laureate with a 30-year plan.

](/pittwire/ones-watch/2022/01/06/danielle-obisie-orlu)

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### Catherine Cavanaugh

This nationally lauded scholar is helping Spanish speakers learn complex science.

](/pittwire/ones-watch/2021/12/01/catherine-cavanaugh)

[

### Toya Jones

Studying trauma and its impact.

](/pittwire/ones-watch/2021/07/22/toya-jones)

[

### Mitch Bell

An alum with a knack for assistive tech hacks.

](/pittwire/ones-watch/assistive-technology-upmc-mercy)

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### Erin Clark

This sports fan, radio host and honors student proves you can follow your passions at Pitt.

](/pittwire/ones-watch/women-sports-talk-radio-swish-sisters)

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Cathedral of Learning

The 42-story [Cathedral of Learning](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_of_Learning ) (“Cathy” to many students) stands at the heart of the Pittsburgh campus.

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Acrisure Stadium

Acrisure Stadium is home to [Pitt Panthers football](https://pittsburghpanthers.com/sports/football).

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The Allegheny River

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Panther Statue

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