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Message From University of Pittsburgh Leadership Regarding the Chauvin Verdict
Nearly a year ago, the world was shocked by the brutal killing of George Floyd. The scene catalyzed a national discourse on inequity, injustice and the police and brought new attention to society’s
Pitt Police Town Hall Addresses Community Concerns
The April 15 conversation ranged from police training at Pitt to a new student-focused committee that will address public safety concerns.
Healthy Practices and COVID-19 Concerns: April Update
Reports to the Pitt COVID Concern Connection have increased slightly since the March update. See the latest data and reminders for the end of the term.
Pandemic Pivots: Logging on with Quincey Johnston
Join the Pitt Program Council lecture director on April 19 as she interviews “Queer Eye” host, author and activist Jonathan Van Ness.
What the Vaccine Means to the New Public Health Dean
Maureen Lichtveld moved to Pittsburgh and took the helm of Pitt Public Health during the darkest days of the pandemic. A recent vaccination clinic at the Pete showed her brighter days ahead.
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.
Ready to Learn Something New?
Check out the University’s newest academic offerings, including a sports studies certificate, museum studies major, redesigned MBA program and more.
Transparent collaboration informed Pitt's modernized IP policy
The policy improves the mechanisms that return revenues to Pitt innovators, departments, schools and other research units when their inventions find commercial success.
Join the Tradition: Sing ‘Sweet Caroline’ Together
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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
Two Pitt students win 2021 Goldwater Scholarships
Meet Pitt’s two newest Goldwater Scholars, Mark Farino and Asher Hancock. To date, 62 undergrads have received this top scholarship for STEM studies.
Plan for Pitt 2025 Framework Released
The framework serves as a blueprint of the forthcoming strategic plan, and the University’s strategic planners are looking for feedback on the draft from the Pitt community.
Daughter and dad duo team up against misinformation on social media
Undergrad Riley Wolynn and her father Todd Wolynn (MED '92) teamed up to study misinformation surrounding vaccines online.
Volunteers Needed for 7 Second-dose Clinics at the Pete
Pitt will host vaccine clinics at the Petersen Events Center in the upcoming weeks and volunteers are needed to help the process run smoothly. Learn more about how to enroll as a volunteer.
Restaurants, students relish partnership program
Since 2020, Pitt Eats Local has infused more than a half-million dollars into the community and helped Oakland neighborhood restaurants bridge the gap during COVID-19.
Seniors Have Reshaped Pitt’s Volleyball Team
The team has steamrolled opponents en route to a fifth consecutive NCAA tournament appearance; the Panthers will face Long Island University on April 14 in the first round of the tournament.
A new film parallels Pitt's history with polio to battling the coronavirus
On the 66th anniversary of the Salk polio vaccine being declared safe and effective, Pitt premieres a new film, “Chasing Covid."
5 research-backed steps for a pro-vaccination social media campaign
What can vaccine proponents, clinicians and public health communicators learn from anti-vaxxers? A lot, say Pitt researchers. See what they suggest.
Event Recap: A History of American Diplomacy
Robert Zoellick, a key player in American foreign policy, shared his views on the essential traditions of diplomacy and his advice for today’s college students with a Pitt audience earlier this week.
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.
