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Philosophy of Science Summer Program on Mission to Bring Diversity Into the Field
The inaugural Pittsburgh Summer Program of Pitt's Center for Philosophy of Science hosted 15 students from around the U.S. and Canada with the long-term goal of bringing more women and people from
AIDS Free Pittsburgh aims for no new cases and lower HIV rate in Allegheny County by 2020
AIDS Free Pittsburgh is uniting more than 20 local groups, including Pitt, to fight the epidemic. In 2015, nearly 3,000 people in Allegheny County were living with HIV.
Program Aims to Increase Positive Racial Identity in Pittsburgh’s Black Children
Arts festivals, parenting groups and professional development opportunities are highlighted in a new endeavor from Pitt's Office of Child Development.
Year of Diversity Creates Framework for Continuing Exploration and Education
The University of Pittsburgh’s Year of Diversity featured more than 200 events during the 2016-17 academic year and created an important base upon which the Pitt community can build.
Building Renamed to Honor K. Leroy Irvis
Pennsylvania Hall has been renamed K. Leroy Irvis Hall after the Pitt alumnus, emeritus trustee and historic legislative leader.
Colombia Visit Renews Ties, Grows Partnerships Between Universities
Exploring 21st-century global partnership opportunities while renewing bonds that date to 1948, the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC traveled to Colombia in May for a weeklong visit.
Idea Exchange Drives Community Engagement, Social Entrepreneurship
Vice Provost for Research Mark Redfern says "this is not something for just sociology and social work; this is something for the entire University to come together,” citing disciplines including
