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A deep dive into Pittsburgh's Black history through the University archives
From Erroll Garner and jazz history to the Urban League of Pittsburgh's influence to the papers of author Bebe Moore Campbell, the archives of the University Library System tell big stories and little
John Wallace was named a fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare
The Dave E. Epperson Chair and Professor of Social Work is recognized for his work advancing social good.
University Commemorates Anniversary of Pivotal 1969 Computer Center Sit-in
The January event, held on the 50th anniversary of the sit-in, included a candlelight procession recreating the march from the student union to the Cathedral and a ceremony passing the mantle of Black
Naudia Jonassaint is the Department of Medicine's first vice chair for diversity
The assistant professor of medicine will develop new initiatives and programs to enhance diversity and inclusion across the department.
Pitt-Bradford was recognized as Military Friendly School
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has for the 10th year been named a Military Friendly School for its dedication to the success of veterans and their spouses.
Center for Urban Education received a portion of a $1.5M grant
It will reintroduce the yearlong Ready to Learn program to provide math tutoring and culturally relevant mentoring to kids in Pittsburgh Public Schools.
Community Gathers to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Computer Center Sit-in
The 1969 sit-in by Black Action Society students and community partners brought change to Pitt. Click to explore the Facebook gallery of the Jan. 15 commemoration, and look for the full story in
Archives illuminate the life and creative process of a Pitt alumna, author and former trustee
Best-selling author and Pitt alumna Bebe Moore Campbell (EDUC ’71) explored racial justice, childhood and friendships in her work. Recently, Pitt acquired her archives.
A University of Pittsburgh Press publication is in the running for an America Literary Award
Shauna Barbosa’s “Cape Verdean Blues” is a semifinalist in the PEN Open Book Award category.
Thomas Freitag won a top scholarship for LGBTQ+ STEM undergraduates
Their achievement follows a summer interning with the City of Philadelphia’s Office of LGBT Affairs.
Pitt’s Office of Child Development donated resources to children in Squirrel Hill
The Pitt community and people from across the country donated books, which will help local kids affected by gun violence heal and embrace diversity.
Keisha Blain’s book is named among the best history books of 2018 by Smithsonian Magazine
Read more about “Set the World on Fire: Black Nationalist Women and the Global Struggle for Freedom.”
Jazz on The Hill: A Beloved Pitt Tradition
For 48 years, Pitt has invited international jazz artists to convene for a week of on-campus seminars and a popular concert at Carnegie Music Hall. But another high note of Jazz Week is the annual
A Pitt alumna is the first female infantry officer in the PA Army National Guard
Caileigh Carei (A&S ’17) was commissioned into the Army after her December graduation.
Efforts at Pitt Honor Those Who Served
The Office of Veterans Services works to support more than 500 veterans earning degrees at Pitt. Learn about the unique experiences of students like Abbie Osborn — a psychology student, veteran and
Heather Tomko won the Dick Thornburgh Forum Disability Service Award
She is a master’s student studying health policy and management in Pitt’s Graduate School of Public Health.
Pitt community gathers to grieve, heal and serve in honor of Tree of Life Synagogue
Drawing strength and inspiration from each other, thousands of people congregated Monday at the Cathedral of Learning to honor those killed Oct. 27 in Squirrel Hill.
A Pitt researcher earned $1.4M to study social media’s impact on LGBTQ+ people
“The odds are that the impact of social media use on gay, lesbian and bisexual people is not so black-and-white,” said César G. Escobar-Viera.
A front door to Pitt opens in Homewood
More than 400 celebrants gathered for the grand opening of Pitt’s first Community Engagement Center — a long-term commitment in the East End neighborhood that’s much more than a building.
3 Pitt Public Health students were selected for the Milken Institute’s Future Leaders Program
Ashley Simenson, Jessica Salerno and Kaitlyn Saal-Ridpath are among a dozen fellows in the inaugural class.
