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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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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.
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2 Pitt people were honored during a celebration of global education
A faculty member highlighting the plight of domestic workers in Asia and an alumna safeguarding human rights in Nigeria are the winners of the 10th annual Sheth Awards.
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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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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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14 Pitt faculty members won 2023 Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards
Honor thought leaders, educators and innovators from across the University at a March 16 ceremony.
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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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More than 9,400 alumni and donors raised $2.4 million during this year’s Pitt Day of Giving
See which schools, programs and student organizations won additional challenge funds.
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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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Pitt’s pandemic practices could serve as an example for other institutions
The University’s approach to COVID-19 employed new testing strategies and put trust in its experts and community, a Journal of American College Health paper found.
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Meet the people who handle the toughest trash on campus
When a dentist removes old fillings or a mechanic changes a car’s oil, where do the chemicals go? At Pitt, thoughtful handling of harsh materials led to record-breaking recycling numbers in 2022.
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How a Pitt program in the Hill District is closing the digital divide in Pittsburgh
The Community Engagement Center’s Digital Inclusion Studio promotes digital literacy and development for both adults and children.
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Rory Cooper has been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame
With the honor, the Pitt professor and wheelchair technology innovator joins an illustrious group of innovators.
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How to turn the tide of the opioid epidemic
A group of bipartisan politicians and health care experts shared their plans, progress and hope during a Dec. 16 Pitt panel discussion.
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Christmas Day at Pitt expands to better meet community need
This year’s service event will feed 2,500 guests at four locations throughout Pittsburgh.
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How the pandemic inspired this Pitt student to pursue a career in public health
For Larisa Garza Chapa, a graduate degree is the first step to making meaningful changes in health equity.
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Panthers Forward debt-relief program welcomes 150 new members
Students in the first-of-its-kind program receive up to $5,000 in federal loan relief, mentoring and exclusive programming to support them as they graduate from Pitt.
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Pitt’s new chilled water plant marked a construction milestone this week
The tower will provide sustainable and efficient cooling for the upper campus hillside transformation.
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This new report details the educational barriers Black students face in Greater Pittsburgh
The yearslong effort between community groups and Pitt’s Center on Race and Social Problems outlines ways to better support Black families in the region.
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How a Pitt alumna is fostering recovery through literacy
Courtney Colligan uses performance arts and writing to help people in prison build self-esteem, self-worth and overcome trauma.