Stories by
Kara Elyse Henderson
Where you come from matters when it comes to college
Darris R. Means has spent his career studying and addressing how racial, spatial and class inequities shape higher ed access and success. He’s changing how Pitt thinks about recruitment, too.
Pitt’s Equestrian Club brings a little country to the city
Riders credit the organization with providing a haven and community connections.
Pitt professors bring hands-on scientific research into Pittsburgh Public Schools
The EvolvingSTEM program gives high school classrooms the tools to deliver lab-ready lessons to kids. Key Pitt suppliers pitched in to help, too.
Anaya Joynes
A Pitt engineering student who leads by example.
Panthers Forward — and Pitt — changed this senior’s life
First-generation scholar Hosea Wah said the debt-relief and mentoring program instilled professional and financial confidence as he gets ready to launch his career.
9 tips for better sleep, from the people who keep Pitt athletes well rested
Whether you’re a volleyball star or prepping for finals, here’s what you can do to boost your performance with rest.
See a new portrait honoring the first Black woman to graduate from Pitt’s School of Pharmacy
When two doctoral students realized there wasn’t a commemoration of Ella P. Stewart on campus, they took action. Learn more about her at a March 21 event.
Why movies like ‘Black Panther’ matter
Ahead of the Oscars, Pitt professor and Hollywood veteran Kevin Smith discusses the importance of Black representation in cinema and why Stan Lee is a model for allyship.
Pitt students get invaluable career experience in this organization
The Incline Consulting Group builds students’ professional development and community by offering pro-bono consulting for nonprofits. Here’s how to join.
A Ukrainian Pitt professor on the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion
Economist Tymofiy Mylovanov has been documenting daily life in the war zone. Here’s what he has to say about the conflict and the future.