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There’s no stopping Pitt volunteers
Throughout the past year, students, faculty and staff have found creative ways to keep tutoring, gardening and donating to their communities. During National Volunteer Week, find out how you can join
Virtual Games, Real Connections
The Pitt Global Ties game night connected domestic and international students across the country for an evening of fun and food.
University of Pittsburgh Police Department joins peer intervention program
The Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement project is a national training and support initiative for U.S. law enforcement agencies committed to building a culture of peer intervention that prevents
Social Justice Curriculum Fair Inspires Educators
Nearly 200 attendees gathered virtually on April 7 to discuss weaving social justice into the K-12 curriculum. The event also featured poetry readings and live DJ sets between sessions.
Women in Computer Science Club Creates Space For Community
The club, open to students of all genders, aims to foster diversity in the field of computing through mentorship, advocacy and social events.
From Classroom to Lab to Community
Senior Jeremy Olin wanted the work for his computer science major to have a real-life impact, so he joined 412 Connect: a new project with a mission to promote and increase the visibility of Black
Beyond Pronouns: Supporting Transgender Members of the Campus Community
Pitt’s Minoritized Orientation and Gender Identities Graduate and Professional Alliance (MOGI) convened a panel of transgender members of the University community to share their own experiences and
Students Receive Impactful Mentorship Through New Program
The Innovative Mentoring and Professional Advancement Through Cultural Training (IMPACT) program is a multi-university effort to diversify audiology and speech-language pathology graduate schools—and
Grad Students vs. Homelessness
Pitt grad students are using data skills and business analytics to reduce homelessness. Five teams will present their solutions in the Katz school’s Super Analytics Challenge finals on Friday, March
Build Your Diversity Consciousness
A new anti-racism series helps students, faculty and staff have empowering, eye opening and uncomfortable conversations. Sign up by March 29.
‘Audacious’ Study Works to Ensure All Children Thrive
The Pittsburgh Study is shifting the typical power dynamic of community research to make sure that children are supported, healthy and thriving. Drop in on a conversation with the project’s creators
Pitt Community Responds to Violence Against Asian Americans
Members of the University of Pittsburgh community shared their responses to the recent spate of violence targeting Asians and Asian Americans. A recent report by Stop AAPI Hate found a nearly 150%
Partnership Boosts Pitt Commons
Pitt joins the multi-institute Taskforce on Higher Education and Opportunities that aims to ensure student success, partner with local communities and reimagine education. The mentoring and networking
Johnson Institute Names 2021 Exemplary Leader Awardees
Gisele Barreto Fetterman and Leah Lizarondo, who have made their mark on the Pittsburgh community by working to address neighbors’ basic needs in sustainable ways, will be recognized in a virtual
Nearly a Year
One year in, a look back at the Pitt people who sprang to action in the early days of the pandemic.
Updates From Wuhan
Former Pitt fellow and critical care doctor Zhiyong Peng spent nearly all his time at the Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University last year. Pittwire checked in to see how he’s doing today.
Forum Highlights Scholarship and Partnership
Attendees of the Community Engaged Scholarship Forum gathered to elevate, celebrate and reflect on resilience in the face of obstacles and overcoming challenges.
Partnerships and Leaders Honored at Community-Focused Forum
People and projects ranging from college prep programs to public art intiatives were recognized at the 2021 Community Engaged Scholarship Forum.
Events Celebrate Women of Pitt and Beyond
March on: See a list of Pitt’s Women’s History Month events.
Pitt’s Manufacturing Assistance Center expands to Pitt-Titusville and partners with Conturo Prototyping in Homewood
The new agreement strengthens the trade skills program in Pittsburgh’s East End and suburbs while reaching workers in Crawford County.
