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Apply for a program on developing community engaged scholarship projects

Applications to join the Office of Engagement and Community Affairs cohort are due Aug. 30.

  • Community Impact
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A new Pitt program pairs biblical messages with the science of cognitive behavioral therapy

The CHURCH program aims to improve mental health outcomes in Black communities in Pittsburgh and beyond.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Oliver Eickelberg

Pitt will host the journal JCI Insight for the next 5 years

A team of physician-scientists led by Oliver Eickelberg will serve as the editorial board for the American Society for Clinical Investigation publication.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Innovation and Research
  • School of Medicine
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This popular Pitt class reveals the city's secrets

A Pitt English class called Secret Pittsburgh invites students to explore the city's most interesting, unusual or historic sites — and discover some things about themselves along the way.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
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Jessica Ghilani presented to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy

The Pitt-Greensburg professor is a well-regarded expert on misinformation and disinformation.

  • Technology & Science
  • Community Impact
  • Pitt-Greensburg
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Pitt will conduct evacuation exercises throughout August

Here’s the schedule for each building on campus.

  • Pittsburgh Campus
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3 Pitt leaders were named 2024 Men of Excellence

Shawn Ellies, Mark Henderson and Robert Hill will be honored by the New Pittsburgh Courier on Sept. 13.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Staff
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Pitt-Bradford has been a College of Distinction for a decade

It’s the campuses 10th consecutive recognition for its efforts to help students learn, grow and succeed.

  • University News
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Pitt-Bradford
Meghana Dodda, Garrett Whitney and Gabriella Garvin

These Pitt students took to the world stage to share a database project designed to combat systemic racism

The Frederick Honors College scholars presented their research to international leaders at the United Nations’ Permanent Forum on People of African Descent.

  • Community Impact
  • Global
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • David C. Frederick Honors College
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She’s built a welcoming place for Latino immigrants in Pittsburgh

GSPIA alum Rosamaria Cristello created the Latino Community Center to help the city's immigrant community thrive.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Alumni
Shailendra Gajanan

Rural students took a mental health hit during the pandemic, a Pitt-Bradford professor found

Shailendra Gajanan is now helping several Pennsylvania counties make a plan to lower stress levels among youth.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Pitt-Bradford
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Who is: Neilesh Vinjamuri, Pitt alum and 'Jeopardy!' champion?

The Swanson School of Engineering graduate took home $56,009 over a three-day winning streak.

  • Alumni
  • Swanson School of Engineering
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Pitt Education alumni volunteered at a day camp for children impacted by cancer

Adjunct Assistant Professor Denise Esposto (EDUC ’77, ’81G, ’23G) serves at Camp Clubhouse each year.

  • Community Impact
  • School of Education
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These grazing goats helped the Pitt grounds crew clear a hillside

The herd provides a fossil fuel free solution to combating invasive vines and underbrush.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Sustainability
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This alum’s handbags are good enough to eat

OK, not really, but they are made from fruit.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Sustainability
  • Alumni
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Former Pitt Olympians look back at their Games and what they’ll be watching this year

Here’s who hurdler Roger Kingdom, swimmer Susan Heon-Preston and Judoka Marisa Pedulla are keeping an eye on in 2024.

  • Global
  • Alumni
  • Athletics
Chitiyo

Jonathan Chitiyo published a book for African educators

The associate professor of education investigated how teachers in Ghana, South Africa and Zimbabwe support students with disabilities.

  • Teaching & Learning
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Global
  • Pitt-Bradford
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How Pitt is taking on the next phase of the opioid epidemic

Those tracking fatal overdoses in Pennsylvania have seen increasing rates of the adulterant xylazine, or tranq. Pitt people are on the forefront of establishing best practices for treatment.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Innovation and Research
  • School of Medicine
Pitt United Way volunteers participate in a kit packing and collection event.

Volunteers needed: Contribute your time to Pitt’s United Way Campaign

The campaign will earn $35 for each two-hour shift at the University Store on Fifth.

  • Community Impact