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Pitt’s OLLI program inspires lifelong learning
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Pitt has become a thriving hub for older adults seeking intellectual enrichment and a vibrant community of lifelong learners.
The Gismondi Foundation has committed to more than $1 million to support Pitt’s community engagement efforts
The latest gift will create a neighborhood education program meant to expand learning opportunities for children and Pitt students alike.
The Race &… Conference showed how Pitt is addressing disparities
A September conference drew more than 250 attendees to celebrate and showcase the work that’s transforming Pitt.
A new Pitt initiative will help lower-income students get to graduation
The Pitt Finish Line Grant will support financially vulnerable students so they can remain enrolled and complete their degrees.
Art and advocacy intersect through this soprano opera singer’s performances and scholarship
Zuly Inirio has performed across the United States and Europe. Now, through song and the Afro-Latinx Song and Opera Project, she aims to increase diverse representation in the industry.
Pitt’s latest affordability initiative welcomes its inaugural class
The Kessler Scholars Program will support these first-generation students throughout their four years to make sure they belong and thrive at Pitt.
A monthlong celebration will mark the rich heritage of Pittsburgh’s Latinx and Hispanic communities
Organizers hope festivals, art exhibits, professional development sessions and other events will show participants the nation’s largest ethnic group is not a monolith.
Leadership changes in the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion will help advance its work
Clyde Wilson Pickett has named a new assistant vice chancellor and promoted two staffers in recent moves to strengthen equity work at Pitt.
Pittsburgh’s 2nd annual Indigenous Cultural Festival will celebrate the region’s indigenous residents
Everyone regardless of background is invited to the Sept. 18-24 festivities, which include a mini powwow and special exhibits at Pitt.
How August Wilson’s archive came home to the University of Pittsburgh
The renowned playwright’s work is widely acclaimed for embodying key elements of 20th-century America. His actual life — in which Pittsburgh was centerstage — did too.
New accreditation will help BE STEM create more paths to college
The pre-college, equity-centered initiative will now be recognized by college admissions. Early data shows it’s already helping to diversify university STEM programs.
5 projects received Pitt Seed pilot funding
Winners across three campuses will strengthen the teacher pipeline, boost interdisciplinary graduate studies work and more.
These projects won $500,000 from the Pitt Seed program
Carrie Benson and Susan Graff are leading projects to prevent sexual misconduct and support underrepresented groups in medicine.
An exhibit near the Lincoln Memorial rethinks national monuments
Pitt’s Kirk Savage says the Beyond Granite exhibit on the National Mall taps into fresh ideas about public memorials. See it through Sept. 18.
There’s a dire shortage of Black K-12 teachers. This Pitt program is drawing students to the field.
In partnership with Pittsburgh Public Schools, Genius, Joy and Love is showing young adults the transformative power of teaching and diversifying local schools.
The omission of women's contributions in 'Oppenheimer' is part of a harmful trend, Pitt experts say
Lack of representation can reinforce stereotypes about who belongs in the sciences, write Carl Kurlander and Chandralekha Singh.
Black Americans need culturally relevant suicide prevention programs, a new study found
Suicide deaths among Black adults are rising and misconceptions about the problem abound. Pitt’s Kamesha Spates is researching ways to tackle the crisis.
Pitt’s Sandra Murray joined dozens of scientists in a call for racial equity
A new paper published in Cell offers institutional-level solutions to combat racism in research and support Black scientists.
Mark hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with Pitt and 1Hood Media on June 15
A free multimedia discussion will examine the rebellious art form that’s gone mainstream.
Pitt launches volunteer opportunities in honor of Juneteenth
Roll up your sleeves and help out at four local community gardens on June 16.
