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The Making of the Year of Engagement
Years ago, three students dreamed up the Year of Engagement and worked to make it a reality for 2020-2021. Learn how to get involved—including applying for funding and winning prizes during the
Statements on Jacob Blake Shooting
Pitt's Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion and Dean of Students shared messages on the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Student Researcher Documents History of U.S. Quarantines
While Pennsylvania was in the midst of COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders, Pitt senior Gina Watkins was digging into the reasoning behind past quarantine measures—finding racism and xenophobia were
From Cathedral of Learning to White House, Pitt Alum Hits Campaign Trail
Nick Trainer (A&S '10) double majored at the University of Pittsburgh in political science and history and has taken his love of politics into his current role as director of battleground strategy for
Carnegie Museums, Outdoor Spaces Among New Study Spots
Students on the Pittsburgh campus have new and reimagined places to learn and study, thanks to collaborations between Pitt offices and local partners.
A Man Was Reinfected with Coronavirus After Recovery—What Does This Mean for Immunity?
Virologist Megan Culler Freeman has been curious about reinfections since the pandemic began. For The Conversation, she addressed some questions raised by a man who reportedly was reinfected with SARS
Constant Dieters Might Be Choosing the Wrong Way to Lose Weight
Should dieters worry about portion sizes or “light” versions of a snack? Assistant Professor Peggy Liu led a series of studies to find out.
How to Create Anti-racist Virtual Classrooms: Strategies for Teachers and Families
This back-to-school season, the PittEd Justice Collective convened a panel of experts for a webinar on how to create remote learning environments that are anti-racist and equitable.
Need Something from the Library? Here’s What to Do.
Recent changes at the University Library System have made it more efficient to find what you’re looking for and easier to get it into your hands.
Innovation Institute Reports Record Number of Invention Disclosures, Despite Pandemic
From swimming devices to rare disease gene therapies, Pitt inventors never stop: The Innovation Institute reported a record 394 invention disclosures for last fiscal year, and Director Evan Facher
Pitt-Titusville Education and Training Hub Starts Fall Term
The Education and Training Hub began in-person classes today after extensive planning and the implementation of measures that support the health and safety of the Pitt-Titusville community, including
Something Old, Something New: Upgrades Bring Unique Features to Hillman Library
The third floor of Hillman Library is now home to a high-tech display for the University’s Archives and Special Collections, as well as a vintage letterpress. Plus, catch other construction updates
Bioengineering Student Plugs in to Complex Tech
Ever wondered how to move a mechanical arm using only your mind? Third-year student Audrey Case can explain.
Concierge Program Aims to Model Healthy Behaviors
Staff and faculty are invited to be part of the Building Safety Concierge Program—a network that promotes and supports healthy behaviors in University buildings.
Pitt Alum, Student Participate in Democratic National Convention Events
This week, Katie Fricchione (A&S ’12) is putting her Pitt degree to work as deputy director of public engagement for the DNC. And public health graduate student Amy Raslevich shared her personal story
New Anti-Racism Course Aims to Inspire Paths of Scholarly Activism and Black Study
As fall term begins, first-year Pitt students will be required to take a new course on anti-Black racism. The class, open to all students, is centered around the roots, ideology and resistance to anti
Orientation Programming Welcomes New Graduate and Professional Students
The Office of the Provost hosted and compiled a broad range of activities and resources for incoming graduate students to learn about their roles and explore options for connecting to their colleagues
This Student Had COVID-19. Here’s What She Wants You to Know.
“If you can avoid it, you should avoid it, and there’s no reason to not take reasonable precautions,” says Madeleine Biache, a Pitt student who contracted COVID-19 this spring. See what advice she has
Q&A: A Pitt historian unpacks dueling narratives of women’s suffrage
As the U.S. celebrates the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, historian Laura Lovett draws parallels to today’s activism and the years of work that ultimately secured women
New Dining Partners Bring More Plants and Perks to Pitt
Expanded local partnerships are brewing as the University begins the 2020-21 academic year with a new dining services partner and local coffee suppliers. Also on the menu: more flexible meal plans
