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Pitt expands Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month offerings

The introduction of the Latinx Connect Conference offers more opportunity for dialogue and education about the diverse diaspora of the Latinx and Hispanic community on campus and beyond.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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‘Divine Nine’ monument unveiled at the heart of Pitt’s campus

“This is a very definitive statement that Pitt supports its Black and Brown students,” said Erin Clarke (A&S ’05), who was an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. while at Pitt.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
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Campus Sustainability Month is bringing green events to Pitt

Take a mini-course, listen to a talk on environmental justice or attend a virtual sustainability conference. Find ways to get engaged with sustainability on and off campus.

  • Community Impact
  • David C. Frederick Honors College
  • Our City/Our Campus
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Celebrate International Education Week

Festivities begin Saturday, Oct. 2 with the Latin American and Caribbean Festival and continue through Oct. 9.

  • University Center for International Studies (UCIS)
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Changemakers unite — and volunteer

The Pitt United Way Campaign officially kicks off Oct. 1. Donate to a local organization that matters to you, or bring cleaning and baby supplies to an Oct. 6 drive at the William Pitt Union.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
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Applications for Pitt Public Health equity program due Oct. 1

All public health students are eligible for the Health Justice Scholars program, which supports scholars with an interest in health equity research, policy and practice.

  • Health and Wellness
  • University News
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Google Arts & Culture features items from Pitt archives

Pittsburgh joins just four other American cities in being featured on the prestigious platform.

  • University News
  • Cathedral of Learning
  • Global
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken toured Pitt’s Center for Vaccine Research

The secretary met with Chancellor Patrick Gallagher, Center for Vaccine Research Director Paul Duprex and other leaders as part of his tour.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Center for Vaccine Research
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See some of the major renovations on campus

Remodeling across the Pittsburgh campus has brightened buildings, improved safety and modernized building infrastructure. Check out photos of the spaces.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pitt-Bradford
  • Pitt-Greensburg
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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Randi Congleton is Pitt’s new assistant vice chancellor for equity and inclusion

Congleton will join Pitt in November from Chatham University.

  • University News
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Register for Civic Action Week

On Oct. 4-9, show your commitment to addressing society’s most pressing challenges.

  • Community Impact
  • Teaching & Learning
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Board of Trustees names emeritus members

September saw the addition of Robert M. Hernandez and Jack D. Smith as emeritus trustees.

  • University News
  • Alumni
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School of Nursing dean to retire

After more than 30 years with Pitt, Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob has announced her intention to retire in 2023.

  • School of Public Health
  • School of Nursing
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Attend a campus sit-down with one of Europe’s top leaders on trade

An executive vice president of the European Commission will talk transatlantic trade and technology with GSPIA Associate Dean Erica Owen. He’ll also take questions from students.

  • Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
  • Global
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Remembering real estate pioneer and philanthropist Howard Hanna Jr. (BUS ’42, ’49G)

“His influence and positive impact are lasting examples of what we hope all of our graduates accomplish,” said Pitt Business Dean Arjang A. Assad.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
  • Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
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Tuesday at noon: Fall Safety Fair

Fire safety demonstrations, a visit from K-9 Filo and giveaways await students and employees at tomorrow’s event.

  • Students
  • Faculty
  • Staff
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Honors College undergrads relaunch old journal with new tech

The Honors College celebrates the relaunch of the Pittsburgh Undergraduate Review — a student-led journal of scholarship and creative works — with a new open-access platform thanks to the library

  • Innovation and Research
  • Students
  • David C. Frederick Honors College
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Remembrances from all corners for Freddie Fu

Athletes, doctors and others around the world paid tribute to the orthopaedic surgeon at the news of his death.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
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Scenes from Homecoming 2021

The Panthers scored big to win against the University of New Hampshire in Saturday’s game, capping off a week of scavenger hunts, giveaways, reunions and Pitt spirit. See photos from all the

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
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Your turn to assess Pitt

Pitt’s 2022 Middle States accreditation process is under way, and the steering committee leading the process seeks input from the Pitt community about who we are and where we’re headed.

  • University News