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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.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus

Catch these Pittsburgh Pride Month events

Plus, resources for LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff at Pitt.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
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Pitt’s Equestrian Club brings a little country to the city

Riders credit the organization with providing a haven and community connections.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Students
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Construction and renovation begins at the New Granada Theater

The historic building will be the future home of the Hill District Community Engagement Center.

  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
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How to mark Memorial Day weekend in Pittsburgh

Head to the Soldiers and Sailors annual celebration near campus, or visit these local memorials to honor the day.

  • Our City/Our Campus
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Introducing the new director of the Hill District Community Engagement Center

Kelly Protho began her new role in the neighborhood she’s long loved on March 17.

  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
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16 resources for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Celebrate Asian pop culture, join an Asian interest sorority and fight for civil rights with these Pitt and Pittsburgh-based groups.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Asian Studies Center
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Pitt professors bring hands-on scientific research into Pittsburgh Public Schools

The EvolvingSTEM program gives high school classrooms the tools to deliver lab-ready lessons to kids. Key Pitt suppliers pitched in to help, too.

  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Teaching & Learning
  • School of Medicine
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A new peregrine falcon moved into the Cathedral of Learning

Carla, a 3-year-old female falcon, has moved into the nest after a tough season for the previous resident female.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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What’s new in campus construction at Pitt

From a sprawling wellness center to cutting-edge classrooms, recent and upcoming upgrades on Pitt campuses are all part of a larger plan to improve the student experience.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
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Highlights from the 2018-2022 Pitt Sustainability Plan progress report

From declining greenhouse gas emissions to innovative educational campaigns, Pitt is on its way to meeting many of the 68 goals established in the 2018 plan. Here’s what you need to know.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Sustainability
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Don’t miss these 5 things in Pitt’s new Jonas Salk exhibit

An iron lung, an award from Disneyland and an iconic desk are among the objects on display from the polio pioneer’s archives.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • School of Public Health
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This Pitt program trains members of Black churches to provide bereavement counseling

Thanks to the Pitt Innovation Challenge, the TRIBUTE program is increasing mental health support in communities of color. You can fund your bold idea, too.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
  • Innovation and Research
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
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Gretchen Carlson Natter is Pitt’s new assistant dean of students for community and inclusion

She will lead the Division of Student Affairs in improving students’ social and academic development through community.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Students
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Graduating Pittsburgh Public Scholars want to help the city and beyond

The Pitt program guarantees admission and financial assistance for Pittsburgh Public Schools’ valedictorians and salutatorians. Here’s how two hope to change the world.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Undergraduate students
  • Commencement 2023
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2 Pitt women were recognized by the Pittsburgh Business Times

The publication named Tracey Conti and Geovette Washington among 26 Women of Influence.

  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Faculty
  • School of Medicine
  • Department of Family Medicine
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Christine McClure was named among Pittsburgh Ladies Who Lead

The senior research scientist in Pitt’s School of Public Health is one of four the local Professional Women’s Network will celebrate.

  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Faculty
  • School of Public Health
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Pittsburgh universities join forces to raise awareness of sexual assault

Five universities, including Pitt, will come together April 16 to show solidarity and support for victims.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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See how people get around Pitt with the results of the 2022 commuter survey

Responses will inform the University’s transportation strategies.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Sustainability
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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6 things to do around the Pittsburgh campus in April

Design a spacecraft, attend free concerts and celebrate Pitt innovators.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pittsburgh Campus