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This Pitt program trains members of Black churches to provide bereavement counseling

Thanks to the Pitt Innovation Challenge, the TRIBUTE program is increasing mental health support in communities of color. You can fund your bold idea, too.

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  • Community Impact
  • Innovation and Research
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
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Gretchen Carlson Natter is Pitt’s new assistant dean of students for community and inclusion

She will lead the Division of Student Affairs in improving students’ social and academic development through community.

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  • Our City/Our Campus
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Graduating Pittsburgh Public Scholars want to help the city and beyond

The Pitt program guarantees admission and financial assistance for Pittsburgh Public Schools’ valedictorians and salutatorians. Here’s how two hope to change the world.

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  • Commencement 2023
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2 Pitt women were recognized by the Pittsburgh Business Times

The publication named Tracey Conti and Geovette Washington among 26 Women of Influence.

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  • Faculty
  • School of Medicine
  • Department of Family Medicine
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Christine McClure was named among Pittsburgh Ladies Who Lead

The senior research scientist in Pitt’s School of Public Health is one of four the local Professional Women’s Network will celebrate.

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  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Faculty
  • School of Public Health
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See how people get around Pitt with the results of the 2022 commuter survey

Responses will inform the University’s transportation strategies.

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  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Sustainability
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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Pittsburgh universities join forces to raise awareness of sexual assault

Five universities, including Pitt, will come together April 16 to show solidarity and support for victims.

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6 things to do around the Pittsburgh campus in April

Design a spacecraft, attend free concerts and celebrate Pitt innovators.

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  • Pittsburgh Campus
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Pitt helped bring a gospel pioneer’s music back to life

A daylong community celebration honoring composer Charles Henry Pace and his activist wife, Frankie, resurrected songs not heard in more than six decades. Learn more about their legacy.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Center for American Music
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Register to volunteer on Be a Good Neighbor Day by March 27

Service projects on April 1 will take place in Oakland, Homewood and the Hill District.

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  • Pittsburgh Campus
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This Pitt program is helping small minority-owned businesses succeed

The Mentor-Protege Program pairs large construction firms with smaller companies to create a more resilient regional economy.

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  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
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Here are the 2023 Community Engaged Scholarship Forum awardees

Pitt celebrated contributions to COVID-19 mitigation, drinking water quality and more at the March ceremony.

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  • Our City/Our Campus
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Undergraduate student Vidya Surti joined the Allegheny Regional Asset District citizen advisory board

The junior in Pitt’s David C. Frederick Honors College will help inform spending for libraries, parks and more.

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  • Undergraduate students
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
  • David C. Frederick Honors College
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Pitt faculty will study circular economies with a $750,000 National Science Foundation grant

The Swanson School of Engineering researchers will analyze data in Pittsburgh and Atlanta in hopes of building a model for other U.S. cities.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Faculty
  • Swanson School of Engineering
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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.

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  • Undergraduate students
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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The Pitt Vaccination and Health Connection Hub is expanding its services

With more vaccination offerings, biometric screenings and a new website, the Hub on Fifth Avenue is becoming an even more important health resource for the Pitt community and beyond.

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  • Health and Wellness
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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7 free things to do in March

Check out Women’s History Month events, a spring festival and a poetry workshop. Plus, there’s pie.

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  • Heinz Chapel
  • School of Computing and Information
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Pitt was recognized again as one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes

The University rose to No. 175 in the overall rankings and is the most preferred large employer in the Pittsburgh area.

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  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Faculty
  • Staff
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Meet 6 local heroes of Black resistance

Pitt will honor the champions for equality, inclusion and anti-racism initiatives at a Feb. 22 night of celebration.

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  • Our City/Our Campus
  • School of Medicine
  • School of Social Work
  • Swanson School of Engineering
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Black-owned businesses to explore in Pittsburgh

Pitt’s Office of Engagement and Community Affairs offered a list of boutiques, bakeries and more to support during Black History Month.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus