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Meet 6 local heroes of Black resistance

Pitt will honor the champions for equality, inclusion and anti-racism initiatives at a Feb. 22 night of celebration.

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  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • School of Medicine
  • School of Social Work
  • Swanson School of Engineering
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Black-owned businesses to explore in Pittsburgh

Pitt’s Office of Engagement and Community Affairs offered a list of boutiques, bakeries and more to support during Black History Month.

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  • Our City/Our Campus
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Three Pitt leaders were named to the Pittsburgh Business Times Power 100 list

The 2023 list of influential people included Chancellor Patrick Gallagher, Evan Facher and Don Yealy.

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  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Innovation Institute
  • School of Medicine
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Undergraduate student Silas Switzer published a chapbook on Pittsburgh’s AIDS crisis

The history major examines the erasure of LGBTQ+ stories through poetry and archival images in ‘Nine Parts Water, One Part Bleach.’

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Bigelow Boulevard was ranked among the nation’s best new bike lanes

Pitt’s Bigelow Block Transformation Project upgraded the important connection for Pittsburgh cyclists.

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  • Community Impact
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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Sign up for Oakland neighborhood cleanup days

Register to volunteer on Sundays throughout the spring semester.

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  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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Nominate a local hero of Black resistance by Feb. 6

Winners will be celebrated at Pitt’s 2023 K. Leroy Irvis Black History Month event on Feb. 22.

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  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
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8 empowering events to check out in February

Celebrate Black history and diverse voices throughout the month with works by August Wilson, a dance ensemble, a women's hackathon and more.

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  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Christine McClure was named a Multiplying Good Pittsburgh ChangeMaker

As part of the group’s spring 2023 class, the senior research scientist in Pitt’s School of Public Health will raise money for a youth service program.

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  • Our City/Our Campus
  • School of Public Health
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Pitt Concern Connection provides 24/7 support

Any community member can text, call or fill out an online form to report workplace, academic and other issues.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Our City/Our Campus
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Daniel Camarda was named to City & State PA's Government Relations Power 100 List

Pitt’s director of government relations and public affairs was recognized for his work to inform legislation.

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  • Our City/Our Campus
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How a Pitt program in the Hill District is closing the digital divide in Pittsburgh

The Community Engagement Center’s Digital Inclusion Studio promotes digital literacy and development for both adults and children.

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  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • School of Computing and Information
  • Swanson School of Engineering
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Sign up for Pitt’s MLK Day of Service by Jan. 11

Volunteers will commemorate the national “day on” by serving at local nonprofits on Jan. 16.

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  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
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5 activities to kick off the spring semester

From mask crafting to Indian dancing, there’s plenty to do in January.

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  • Arts and Humanities
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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2022 in photos

Pitt’s photographers see everything — from behind-the-scenes lab work to candid moments between students and alums. See some of our team’s favorite pics of the year.

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  • Our City/Our Campus
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Christmas Day at Pitt expands to better meet community need

This year’s service event will feed 2,500 guests at four locations throughout Pittsburgh.

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  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
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These were the most popular posts on Pitt social media in 2022

It was an exciting year for Pitt official, including the launch of our TikTok account. Here’s what clicked with Panthers around the world.

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  • Our City/Our Campus
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Sign up to donate to the Pitt United Way via payroll deduction before Dec. 14

You can still contribute to the campaign in the new year, but not through automatic deductions.

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  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Faculty
  • Staff
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9 things to watch, listen to and read this winter break

Pitt student leaders are here to help you fill your queue.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Students
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Donate items to ‘Stuff the Shuttle’ drive through Dec. 19

Drop off toiletries, baby care items and cleaning supplies at four locations on the Pittsburgh campus as part of this year’s United Way campaign.

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  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pittsburgh Campus