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Pitt-Bradford Announces Black History Month Speakers
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will host online discussions with two leaders in the Black arts community in honor of Black History Month: renowned poet Nikki Giovanni and music industry
Creating a Just Community at Pitt
Special honors were given this week to Pitt’s Center on Race and Social Problems and Department of Africana Studies Chair Yolanda Covington-Ward, who led the development of Pitt’s new Anti-Black
Meet Ella P. Stewart, the first Black woman to graduate from Pitt's pharmacy school
The first Black woman to graduate from Pitt's pharmacy school triumphed over racial barriers "with dignity and an effortless grace."
New Pitt-Greensburg Reading Series Focuses on Diversity of America
Voices: Celebrating the Beauty and Diversity of America’s Literary Landscape launches Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. The free virtual series brings together student writers and award-winning authors.
Alumna, Instructor founds National Society of Black Physician Assistants
Kathryn Reed (SHRS ’14 ’16G) wants to make Pitt and the physician assistant profession itself more inclusive.
Annual Social Justice Symposium Sought Common Ground for the Common Good
Miss yesterday’s symposium? We’ve got a recap of the conversations, which ranged from what to call protestors, how trauma relates to violence and how storytelling can foster belonging.
Understanding the Role of Race in Business
In a new course and upcoming Racial Justice Web Forum, Paul T. Harper examines the intersection of business, ethics and race in America. Register for the five-part forum, which begins Jan. 22.
Remembering Joanne Rogers
Students, faculty and staff join people around Pittsburgh and across the country today in remembering beloved Pittsburgher Joanne Rogers, longtime spouse of the late Mister Rogers. She died Jan. 14 at
MLK Day, Social Justice Week Events Set
Following a year in which calls for racial equity and social justice rose to new prominence, the University’s annual Social Justice Week, running Jan 18-22, presents a renewed opportunity for the Pitt
Interfaith Engagement: Sharing stories in living color
Beginning on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and continuing through Black History Month, an initiative led by Pitt’s Office of Interfaith Dialogue and Engagement seeks stories and images about faith, race
‘Spirit of independence’ bridged in communiversity program
A pilot program that connects students in an Introduction to Africana Studies course to residents in the Hill District is helping create a bridge from the University to the community.
A student belonging exercise is erasing achievement gaps in biology and physics courses
Simply acknowledging that college is challenging during introductory science courses has helped to close racial and gender achievement gaps.
Panther Plates by Pitt Greats
What blue-and-gold game-day snack does Roc prepare for Pitt tailgates? What goes into Narduzzi pancakes? Proceeds from a new cookbook with those recipes and more will benefit a student-athletes fund
An Expert’s Reminders for Mental Health
Finals are here. Winter is coming. Pitt psychiatry and epidemiology expert Rebecca Thurston offers reminders to care for yourself during tough times.
Building on Ability
As the world observes International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3, catch up on some of the recent Pitt initiatives and research by and for people with disabilities.
Course Materials for Anti-Black Racism Course Now Available to Public
The syllabus, lectures and reading lists from “Anti-Black Racism: History, Ideology, and Resistance” are now available to anyone interested in taking the virtual Pitt course.
With Gratitude
This holiday season, we’re thankful for our staff, faculty, students, front line workers and the entire Pitt community. Here’s wishing you a safe and pleasant Thanksgiving.
Giving Thanks Around the Community
Here's how Pitt community members changed their Thanksgiving plans for celebrate safely and help out people in need.
New Civic Advising Program Helps Students Find their Engagement Match
Want to get involved in an organization or community group but unsure where to start? The Student Government Board has a personalized, new program to help.
Hill District CEC introduces digital inclusion efforts for Pittsburgh
Many careers today require more tech skills than ever. Pitt’s Community Engagement Center in the Hill District has launched multiple initiatives for school-aged students and adults to boost science
