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Kara Elyse Henderson
How Pitt helped August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’ make its debut in Italy
The groundbreaking performance, translated in part by Lina Insana’s Italian language students, featured an all-Black Italian cast of actors.
Tasha Alston’s new book brings Black fatherhood into focus
The School of Medicine assistant professor covers how this group has historically exhibited resilience regarding their health, parenting and communities.
Pitt’s United Way Campaign is back
Learn how you can volunteer to support financial stability, educational opportunities and more for communities across Southwestern Pennsylvania.
This Pitt program equips students with the skills to be impactful disability advocates
The Disability Studies Certificate prepares students to incorporate accessibility and inclusion into their fields, from digital design to health care.
Pitt Homecoming 2024 in photos
The Panthers made football program history. Students and alumni earned spirit awards. See all the highlights.
When words won’t suffice, Morgan Overton communicates through art
Join the Frederick Honors College artist-in-residence at a hands-on, creative peace-building workshop on Sept. 21.
After 6 years of helping Pitt students secure competitive scholarships, Lesha Greene has won her own
The director of national scholarships is heading to Germany with a Fulbright International Education Administrators award.
Brenden Peifer
Inspired by August Wilson, he’s teaching the next generation of performers.
These Pitt students took to the world stage to share a database project designed to combat systemic racism
The Frederick Honors College scholars presented their research to international leaders at the United Nations’ Permanent Forum on People of African Descent.
Pitt’s CyberCamp is diversifying the tech professional pipeline in Pittsburgh and beyond
The program, now in its eighth year, was spotlighted in a recent White House report for helping to develop the national cybersecurity workforce.