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Pitt alumni published an article about their student organization in OT Practice
Spencer Sutter and Ashley Thompson started TransformOTive Justice to dismantle oppressive systems in personal and professional settings.
Alexa, congratulate these Pitt graduate students
A team of doctoral students in the School of Computing and Information is working to make AI more inclusive. Their efforts landed them among 10 finalists in this year’s Alexa Prize TaskBot Challenge.
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.
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.
Don’t miss a historic performance of August Wilson’s ‘Seven Guitars’ by Pitt Stages this February
It’s the theater department’s first time featuring work from the celebrated American Century Cycle and the second show featuring an all-Black cast.
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.
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.
Undergrad Edha Gupta led a group now being honored by the King Center
The Panther Anti-Racist Union of Pennsylvania won the Beloved Community Youth Influencer award for battling a book ban.
Nikki Giovanni’s advice for a Pitt audience: Find your own path
The acclaimed poet and writer spoke on emotional wellness during MLK Social Justice Week.
Pitt’s Pre-Health Scholars Program commits to increasing diversity in health professions
The program supports underrepresented undergraduates with advising and mentoring to ensure their retention and success.
Your participation is needed: Diversity and equity campus climate survey
The feedback from students, faculty, staff and administrators will help OEDI understand campus climate.
Don’t miss your chance to attend the Health Sciences Social Justice Education Summit
Pitt’s Office of Health Sciences Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host a day of keynotes and workshops on Feb. 28. Workshop abstracts are due Jan. 3.
Undergraduate student Vidya Surti was appointed to the board of directors of Radiant Hall
The Pitt junior said she hopes to increase support for disabled artists through community partnerships and programs at the nonprofit.
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.
5 activities to kick off the spring semester
From mask crafting to Indian dancing, there’s plenty to do in January.
Susan Baida has been named the first executive director of the Collaboratory Against Hate
As leader of the Pitt-CMU initiative, she will facilitate partnerships to research how hate radicalizes through social platforms and potential intervention.
Pitt will host celebrated poet Nikki Giovanni on Jan. 17
The seven-time Image Award winner will speak as part of MLK Social Justice Week and the Year of Emotional Well-Being.
Kyaien Conner was named director of Pitt’s Center on Race and Social Problems
The School of Social Work alumna will lead the research center beginning in July.
Anjali Vats was named a 2022 Soros Equality Fellow
The associate professor of law at Pitt will work toward developing educational materials on race and equity in intellectual property law.
