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Civic Action Week gets students, faculty and staff out in the city
The second annual week of events prompted the Pitt community not just to volunteer, but to engage with bigger questions around civic responsibility and organizing.
Latinx Student Association helps students feel at home
Members and advisors of the group say it’s an important cultural and social space for Pitt’s growing Latinx student population, which has doubled since 2011.
Facilities apprenticeship program brings new levels of Hill District community partnership and collaboration
The new program is providing meaningful career opportunities for residents like Lemel Alexander.
Festival showcases Latin American and Caribbean cultures
Food, fun and feather headdresses made for a vibrant scene outside the William Pitt Union during the Center for Latin American Studies’ annual festival, held at Pitt since 1979. See the photos.
Why some education reforms stick and others don't
A study by Eleanor Anderson in the School of Education shows what it takes to make educational reforms rise above the ‘churn.’
Behind the scenes of Antony Blinken’s campus visit
See the researchers, projects and spaces that greeted the Secretary of State.
Brian Galla wants to help your teen kick their Instagram habit
Appealing to their sense of rebellion might be the key to helping teens cut back on social media use, the Pitt psychologist's research shows.
Pitt CFO Hari Sastry testifies before Pennsylvania House of Representatives
“Universities will look different,” he warned, if state appropriations are cut.
EU leader shares advice with students at a Pitt event
Valdis Dombrovskis tackled the complex global issues of carbon neutrality, trade and how to make technological changes work for all people in his Sept. 30 talk.
Hundreds gathered at Heinz Memorial Chapel to remember orthopaedic giant Freddie Fu
Former colleagues, fellows, trainees and friends honored the surgeon, UPMC Sports Medicine founder, and lover of good food and fine suits.
Changemakers unite — and volunteer
The Pitt United Way Campaign officially kicks off Oct. 1. Donate to a local organization that matters to you, or bring cleaning and baby supplies to an Oct. 6 drive at the William Pitt Union.
‘Divine Nine’ monument unveiled at the heart of Pitt’s campus
“This is a very definitive statement that Pitt supports its Black and Brown students,” said Erin Clarke (A&S ’05), who was an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. while at Pitt.
See some of the major renovations on campus
Remodeling across the Pittsburgh campus has brightened buildings, improved safety and modernized building infrastructure. Check out photos of the spaces.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken toured Pitt’s Center for Vaccine Research
The secretary met with Chancellor Patrick Gallagher, Center for Vaccine Research Director Paul Duprex and other leaders as part of his tour.
School of Nursing dean to retire
After more than 30 years with Pitt, Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob has announced her intention to retire in 2023.
Scenes from Homecoming 2021
The Panthers scored big to win against the University of New Hampshire in Saturday’s game, capping off a week of scavenger hunts, giveaways, reunions and Pitt spirit. See photos from all the
Remembrances from all corners for Freddie Fu
Athletes, doctors and others around the world paid tribute to the orthopaedic surgeon at the news of his death.
Honors College undergrads relaunch old journal with new tech
The Honors College celebrates the relaunch of the Pittsburgh Undergraduate Review — a student-led journal of scholarship and creative works — with a new open-access platform thanks to the library
Orthopaedic giant Freddie Fu dies at age 70
Fu brought knee surgery into the 21st century, mentored thousands and cultivated a thriving sports health community in Pittsburgh.
Your turn to assess Pitt
Pitt’s 2022 Middle States accreditation process is under way, and the steering committee leading the process seeks input from the Pitt community about who we are and where we’re headed.