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Building on Ability
As the world observes International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3, catch up on some of the recent Pitt initiatives and research by and for people with disabilities.
Course Materials for Anti-Black Racism Course Now Available to Public
The syllabus, lectures and reading lists from “Anti-Black Racism: History, Ideology, and Resistance” are now available to anyone interested in taking the virtual Pitt course.
With Gratitude
This holiday season, we’re thankful for our staff, faculty, students, front line workers and the entire Pitt community. Here’s wishing you a safe and pleasant Thanksgiving.
Giving Thanks Around the Community
Here's how Pitt community members changed their Thanksgiving plans for celebrate safely and help out people in need.
New Civic Advising Program Helps Students Find their Engagement Match
Want to get involved in an organization or community group but unsure where to start? The Student Government Board has a personalized, new program to help.
Pitt’s efforts in innovation and economic prosperity and global engagement earn national awards
The University received two awards from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities for its achievements in community, social and cultural development — particularly within the Pittsburgh
Hill District CEC introduces digital inclusion efforts for Pittsburgh
Many careers today require more tech skills than ever. Pitt’s Community Engagement Center in the Hill District has launched multiple initiatives for school-aged students and adults to boost science
Pitt partners with coalition to connect young learners to the internet
A first-of-its kind partnership aims to bridge the digital divide by providing high-speed internet to local school students in need. Pitt’s contribution: A powerful beam transmitted from atop the
A Recipe for Smiles
Pitt’s Office of Community and Governmental Relations, in collaboration with dining services provider Compass, food services distributor Sysco and community partners, recently delivered 5,000 USDA
Disability Advocates Still Fight for Progress
Pitt's Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted two discussion panels to build awareness of opportunities for and the accomplishments of people with disabilities in the workplace, as well as how Pitt
Occupational Therapy Students Get Out the Vote for Patients
Ashley Thompson and Spencer Sutter collected ballots from hospitalized patients at UPMC Mercy on Election Day to make sure that everyone who could vote did.
How Pitt People Are Spending Election Day
Election Day 2020 is sure to be one for the history books. Pittwire asked a handful of students and faculty: What are you doing on Nov. 3?
Pitt Joins National Alliance Aimed at Developing a More Inclusive and Diverse STEM Faculty
The University of Pittsburgh has been selected as one of 19 universities joining the Aspire Alliance—a three-year institutional change effort to develop inclusive faculty recruitment, hiring and
How Pitt is Complying with Changes in Title IX
Eight panelists from the University of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh-area nonprofits took part in the virtual panel discussion “Unpacking the New Title IX Regulations” to talk about recent changes to
Tree of Life: Exploring the effects, studying the causes, remembering the tragedy
In 2019, Pitt social work faculty surveyed the mental health well-being of staff at social service agencies and schools as the community approached the first anniversary of the Tree of Life tragedy
Student Project, Pitt Programs Confront Colorism
When senior Blya Krouba moved from Ivory Coast to a Philadelphia suburb as a girl, she became acutely aware of her dark skin in a way she hadn’t before. Read about her recent project exploring
Pitt Office Ramps Up Efforts to Prevent Sexual Violence
Carrie Benson and Pitt’s Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Office have been busy hosting online workshops and adding peer educators to its staff—all to drive home the message that everyone must
Pitt Police Step Up Communication with Students
As the Pitt Police remain vigilant throughout the pandemic, they respond to requests for transparency and more frequent communication with students. Join them in an Oct. 15 town hall.
Against the Odds
High achievers must often overcome significant obstacles on their way to success, no matter the field. But Elayne Arrington (ENGR ’61)—like other Black women in STEM before her—encountered more than
Download the COVID Alert PA App
In September, the state released an app that anonymously identifies and alerts users of potential COVID-19 exposures. The more people who use it, the more effective it becomes.
