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Your feedback counts in the search for Pitt’s next chancellor. Take this survey by Oct. 14.
Share what traits and experiences you think the next leader of the University should have.

How Pitt biologists are making fieldwork more equitable
In a new publication, Pitt researchers share how they crafted a guide that prioritizes safety for field researchers from marginalized groups.

Pitt has received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for the 6th year in a row
The University’s support for a diverse, campus culture and climate are just some of the efforts recognized.

Angela Allie was named the executive director of Pitt’s Institute for Learning
Allie brings more than 20 years of experience to the position, which will oversee strategic priorities and leadership development.

Pitt’s Regional Dementia Caregiver Training and Employment Program received a $500,000 grant from the Henry L. Hillman Foundation
The program is training hundreds of caregivers on skills essential to support persons living with dementia.

Submit your comments on draft policies by Oct. 19
The Intergovernmental Personnel Act Assignments and Management of University Facilities and Grounds policies are available for review and comment.

Pitt’s Center for Governance and Markets won a $2.4 million grant to study how societies overcome deep differences
Funded by the John Templeton Foundation, Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili will co-lead the project, which will foster a global network of scholars to tackle polarization and social divisions.

Get to know the Homewood Community Engagement Center at a Sept. 24 block party
Food, music, art and more await at the free event, which celebrates the next phase of the center’s development.

Attend these October forums to provide feedback on Pitt’s chancellor search
Share your thoughts on Oct. 3 at 9:30 a.m. or Oct. 7 at 4:30 p.m.

A home for scholars studying Latin America has opened in Pittsburgh
The new Latin American Cultural Center and Museum houses art, programming and 20,000 years’ worth of history. Here’s how Pitt people and the community made it happen.

Life science incubator established by Pitt receives $14.7 million from Pennsylvania
LifeX Greenhouse will use the award to fund life science companies in Western Pennsylvania.

Molly Stitt-Fischer is Pitt’s new director of environmental health and safety
She most recently served as the University’s biosafety officer.

MaCalus V. Hogan is the new chair of Pitt’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
He’s also been named the David Silver Professor.

Pitt’s search for its next chancellor begins
The search committee is seeking community feedback and has hired a search firm to find the University’s 19th chancellor. Here’s how you can participate.

Jen Silver joined the Pennsylvania chapter of the National Association of Social Workers’ Board of Directors
Silver (A&S ’13) is a second-year master's student in the School of Social Work who plans to advocate for people with substance use disorders.

4 Pitt students earned inaugural Voyager Scholarships
The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service supports young leaders who can bridge divides and help solve the world’s biggest challenges. Meet our winners.

Pitt’s first Indigenous Cultural Festival kicks off Sept. 19
The weeklong collaboration with the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center will welcome past and present Indigenous University community members and educate newcomers on Native cultures.

Pitt geologists mapped how metal pollutants have traveled across the city
A new study shows where industry and weather dropped metals like lead and cadmium in Pittsburgh soils.

5 ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Pittsburgh
From a night of salsa music to a lively street festival, here are just some of the activities commemorating the month at Pitt and beyond.

One way to help college students get enough sleep — pay them to go to bed
When Pitt economist Osea Giuntella offered students just $30 per week to sleep longer, they did — and the results persisted past the study period. Here’s what that could mean for other habits.