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Action, education, reflection
Leaders from across Pitt offer thoughts on racism and justice a year after George Floyd’s death.
For the First Time, Optogenetic Therapy Partially Restores Patient’s Vision
Using a protein found in algae, a new technology partially restored the sight of a completely blind man. He can now locate, identify and count objects using the treated eye while wearing specialized
Student innovation aids mobility
JacketJoy, a device that helps people with mobility issues put on a coat, recently placed second at the Atlantic Coast Conference InVenture Prize Competition. The project had its origins in an
10 ways to mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day
From adding alt-text to joining the Pitt Disability Community, here are 10 ways to advocate for yourself or colleagues with accessibility needs.
Journey through Oakland
Appalachian Paris, a new performance piece from the Department of Theatre Arts, takes listeners on an immersive, historical audio tour of the neighborhood Pitt calls home.
Pitt Acquires Papers of Playwright Rob Penny
The collection comprises approximately 150 boxes, which include correspondence, writing tablets, photographs, scripts, audio and video recordings, awards and more. The acquisition adds to Black voices
Chancellor Emeritus Named to Redistricting Commission
Mark A. Nordenberg has been appointed chair of the Legislative Reapportionment Commission, a bipartisan group tasked with drawing Pennsylvania’s legislative districts.
Pitt Athletics Earns Community Service Award
University of Pittsburgh student-athletes topped the NCAA Team Works Community Service Competition for their youth programs, blood drives and other volunteer efforts.
Games Strive for Therapy, Fun and Inclusivity
Millions of Americans struggle to understand or express speech, and the experience can be incredibly isolating. A Pitt-supported suite of therapeutic games—now available for anyone to play—aims to
Inside-Out
The Pitt Prison Education Project brings together incarcerated students and college students to bridge gaps of difference, facilitate conversations and empower all.
A Pitt researcher is bringing attention to an emerging public health crisis
Daniel Jacobson López studies sexual assault survivors in the Black, Latino and LGBTQ communities.
Pitt Volunteer Efforts to Continue Throughout Summer
During this National Volunteer Week, we thank the hundreds of members of Pitt’s family who have been helping out during the pandemic. Their work is not over yet.
Message From University of Pittsburgh Leadership Regarding the Chauvin Verdict
Nearly a year ago, the world was shocked by the brutal killing of George Floyd. The scene catalyzed a national discourse on inequity, injustice and the police and brought new attention to society’s
There’s no stopping Pitt volunteers
Throughout the past year, students, faculty and staff have found creative ways to keep tutoring, gardening and donating to their communities. During National Volunteer Week, find out how you can join
Virtual Games, Real Connections
The Pitt Global Ties game night connected domestic and international students across the country for an evening of fun and food.
University of Pittsburgh Police Department joins peer intervention program
The Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement project is a national training and support initiative for U.S. law enforcement agencies committed to building a culture of peer intervention that prevents
Social Justice Curriculum Fair Inspires Educators
Nearly 200 attendees gathered virtually on April 7 to discuss weaving social justice into the K-12 curriculum. The event also featured poetry readings and live DJ sets between sessions.
Women in Computer Science Club Creates Space For Community
The club, open to students of all genders, aims to foster diversity in the field of computing through mentorship, advocacy and social events.
From Classroom to Lab to Community
Senior Jeremy Olin wanted the work for his computer science major to have a real-life impact, so he joined 412 Connect: a new project with a mission to promote and increase the visibility of Black
