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What if … we could remove roadblocks for rural students?
Darris Means has spent the last decade examining how to build resources for Black youth in rural districts.
How Pitt’s Small Business Development Center supports Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs
Pittsburgh’s Hispanic population is small but growing. Brent Rondon saw that they needed support.
Cómo el Centro de Desarrollo de Empresas, SBDC por sus siglas en Inglés, ayudan a los emprendedores que hablan Español
La población hispana de Pittsburgh es pequeña pero está creciendo. Brent Rondón se dio cuenta que ellos necesitaban ayuda.
Introducing the 2024 Diversity Forum speakers
Feminista Jones and the Rev. William Barber II will deliver addresses on productive dialogue on Jan. 23 and 24.
Carl Lawson was named Pitt health sciences’ associate vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion
He will lead efforts across the six schools to foster an inclusive environment for students, trainees, faculty and staff.
Pitt received a 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
It’s the seventh-straight year the University has earned this honor.
This summer research program is smoothing the rocky transition to graduate school
Pitt’s Mobilization and Political Economy Summer Research Program provides underrepresented students with research skills and mentorship.
Todd Reeser and Angie Bedford-Jack will chair Pitt’s new LGBTQIA+ Steering Committee
They will organize an advisory board to improve the climate and culture at Pitt.
Nominate your favorite changemakers for Pitt’s diversity awards by Dec. 4
The UPSIDE Award and the Creating a Just Community Award will be presented during Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Social Justice Week in January.
Pitt’s OLLI program inspires lifelong learning
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Pitt has become a thriving hub for older adults seeking intellectual enrichment and a vibrant community of lifelong learners.
First Generation College Celebration Week starts Nov. 6
The University will host panels, parties and other events for First at Pitt students and advocates.
The Race &… Conference showed how Pitt is addressing disparities
A September conference drew more than 250 attendees to celebrate and showcase the work that’s transforming Pitt.
The Gismondi Foundation has committed to more than $1 million to support Pitt’s community engagement efforts
The latest gift will create a neighborhood education program meant to expand learning opportunities for children and Pitt students alike.
Leah Jacobs earned a $1 million grant from the National Institute of Justice
The assistant professor in Pitt’s School of Social Work will study the effectiveness of youth interaction training for law enforcement.
A new Pitt initiative will help lower-income students get to graduation
The Pitt Finish Line Grant will support financially vulnerable students so they can remain enrolled and complete their degrees.
Art and advocacy intersect through this soprano opera singer’s performances and scholarship
Zuly Inirio has performed across the United States and Europe. Now, through song and the Afro-Latinx Song and Opera Project, she aims to increase diverse representation in the industry.
Amplify your voice with a 2024 Diversity Forum workshop. Proposals are now due Nov. 17.
The annual Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion event will be held Jan. 23-24, during MLK Social Justice Week.
Angela Stewart earned $1.3 million from the National Science Foundation
Her project, funded by a Racial Equity in STEM Education award, will work to expand the range of perspectives and voices in AI technology.
Rosemary Capo joined the AGU LANDInG Academy’s newest cohort
The associate professor will participate in a two-year professional development program for current and aspiring DEI leaders in the geosciences.
Pitt’s latest affordability initiative welcomes its inaugural class
The Kessler Scholars Program will support these first-generation students throughout their four years to make sure they belong and thrive at Pitt.
