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Call for Nominations: Provost’s Award for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring
Sponsored by the Office of the Provost, this annual award recognizes outstanding mentoring of graduate students seeking a research doctorate degree.
Hispanic Heritage Month Kicks Off
The national monthlong celebration kicks off at Pitt with a town hall highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. Latinx population, an artifact showcase and more.
Call for Nominations for 2020 UPSIDE Award
UPSIDE will highlight programs that seek to increase access equity in all aspects of the University by and for minoritized populations, including women and other protected classes.
ICYMI: Latest COVID-19 Case Data
In addition yesterday’s latest COVID-19 data update, the COVID-19 Medical Response Office reinforced the call to get a flu shot. Doing so can help prevent symptoms that require an unnecessary
Free Sustainability Conference: Register Today
Hosted by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, this year’s conference theme is “Mobilizing for a Just Transition,” ensuring a focus on justice and ensuring no one
Register for the Faculty and Staff Development Program Fall Workshops
This term’s programming offers over 60 courses, all virtual to accommodate the various working environments of the University community.
October TIAA Financial Webinars Cover Market Updates, Medicare
Through the end of October, TIAA will offer live financial webinars on a variety of topics, including retirement savings and investing strategies.
Save the Date: Community Engaged Scholarship Forum on March 2
Calls for workshops and poster presentations and nominations for awards for the virtual event, “Progress Through Partnerships: Advancing Community Resilience,” are open until Nov. 20.
Thirteen-Day Cybersecurity Challenge: Escape from Zombieburgh
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness month, and Pitt Information Technology invites students to participate in their 13-Day Cybersecurity Challenge. It all starts on Monday, Oct. 19, and runs
Dietrich School Awarded $1.5 Million Grant to Transform Doctoral Education in the Humanities
The Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh has been awarded a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support a transformation of doctoral education in
Let's Talk Africa COVID-19: Impact on University Partnerships Across the World
Join the African Studies Program for a speaker event Oct. 30, at 1 p.m. via Zoom.
Year of Engagement Social Media Challenge Winners
Participants whose tweets received the most likes received a daily prize. Additionally, three overall grand prizes of $1,000 were awarded. See who won.
University Extends Winter Recess
The University is extending the Winter Recess period to begin on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, providing three additional paid holidays to the calendar. The change was made in appreciation for “the
What is HIM (Health Information Management)?
Health Information Management (BS) offers flexible and lucrative careers in health care. But what is it?
Public Comments Sought for Gift Acceptance and Naming Policy
Pitt students, faculty and staff can participate in reviewing draft policy and providing comments during the comment period.
Year of Engagement Proposals Due Dec. 1
Proposals to support a variety of new programs, events, curricula, experiments, operational improvements, research, product development and other engagement-driven initiatives can be eligible for
