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Here are the winners of the 2023 Health Disparities and Social Justice Poster Competition

Researchers from across Pitt’s schools of the health sciences presented on mental health, occupational therapy, stroke treatment and more.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Innovation and Research
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Students
  • School of Social Work
  • School of Public Health
  • School of Pharmacy
  • School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
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Pitt’s Lisa Nelson is the new co-director of the Collaboratory Against Hate

The associate professor in Pitt’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs will help advance the initiative’s goals to better understand and combat hatred based on prejudices.

  • University News
  • Innovation and Research
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Faculty
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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.

  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Faculty
  • School of Public Health
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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.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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Isabel Lam

A change-maker who landed a red carpet role.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Students
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Pitt researchers earned an EPA grant to study the health impacts of increased rainfall

The project, which earned $1.3 million in funding, will analyze the climate change phenomenon’s impact among residents of two low-income Black neighborhoods in Pittsburgh.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Community Impact
  • Innovation and Research
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Faculty
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Lydia Grmai was selected for the NIH MOSAIC program

The award, which aims to enhance diversity in the biomedical research workforce, will fund her career development and research for up to five years.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Technology & Science
  • School of Medicine
  • Department of Cell Biology
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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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.

  • University News
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Pittsburgh Campus
  • School of Pharmacy
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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.

  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
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Attend Pitt’s signature Women’s History Month event on March 29

Submit your three-minute song, prose or poem by March 15 to participate in the storytelling event.

  • University News
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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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.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Sign up for two workshops for single moms in the Pitt community

Sponsored by the Year of Emotional Well-Being, the series will discuss coping strategies and managing stress.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Faculty
  • Staff
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Brianna Ross

A Maryland Teacher of the Year who leads with love.

  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Teaching & Learning
  • School of Education
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Pitt alumni published an article about their student organization in OT Practice

Spencer Sutter and Ashley Thompson started TransformOTive Justice to dismantle oppressive systems in personal and professional settings.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Department of Occupational Therapy
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Alexa, congratulate these Pitt graduate students

A team of doctoral students in the School of Computing and Information is working to make AI more inclusive. Their efforts landed them among 10 finalists in this year’s Alexa Prize TaskBot Challenge.

  • Technology & Science
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Graduate and professional students
  • School of Computing and Information
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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.

  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • 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
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Don’t miss a historic performance of August Wilson’s ‘Seven Guitars’ by Pitt Stages this February

It’s the theater department’s first time featuring work from the celebrated American Century Cycle and the second show featuring an all-Black cast.

  • University News
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Nominate a local hero of Black resistance by Feb. 6

Winners will be celebrated at Pitt’s 2023 K. Leroy Irvis Black History Month event on Feb. 22.

  • University News
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
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Nicholas Johnbosco

A guide to campus buildings and uncomfortable conversations.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences