At a November 7 signing day event on campus, five high-performing stars, including Pitt Social Work Associate Professor James Huguley, donned their hats and signed their papers, affirming their commitment to Pitt in front of light-up letters and balloon arrangements. Roc the Panther posed for selfies, and “Sweet Caroline” played on the speakers.
But these signees weren’t student-athletes choosing their team. They were Pitt innovators who recently spun off companies launched from their research to create products that fight cancer, improve wound care, support Black parents and more. Read more.