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Register now for Pitt’s 2022 Diversity Forum
The July 25-28 virtual event’s theme is “Rewiring Our Systems: Transforming the Intersections of Inequity.” Registration is free and open to the public.
Sandra Murray elected president of the American Society for Cell Biology
She will be the first person of color to lead the organization.
School of Medicine research finds need for interventions against anti-Black racism in academic medicine
Researchers recorded experiences of anti-Black racism among faculty and trainees in academic medical centers across the United States and proposed strategies to address them.
Hill District Community Engagement Center director recognized
Kirk Holbrook was selected to be a Bridging Fellow and Remake Learning ambassador.
Targeted outreach is bringing more students from rural Pennsylvania to Pitt
The pioneering efforts, including hiring a new rural recruiter, are boosting geographic diversity at the University of Pittsburgh.
How a group chat brought these Philadelphia men to Pitt and beyond
These high school best friends supported each other through college, social upheaval and the pandemic. Now, they're starting the professional lives they dreamed about.
‘The No Club’ empowers women to take control of their professional lives
Four Pittsburgh researchers, including Pitt economist Lise Vesterlund, are putting a stop to women’s dead-end work with their new book, out May 3.
This first-generation student is on her way to becoming a philosophical counselor, thanks to TRIO
The program for under-resourced students helped propel Tia Blassingale from Philadelphia barber to future PhD student in an emerging field.
The Pitt Success Pell Match Program has invested more than $95 million in low-income students
Pitt’s groundbreaking financial aid program continues to make education more affordable for Pennsylvania students and their families. Here’s the proof.
Noble A-W Maseru earns Health Equity Champion award
He received the honor during the 2022 Pennsylvania Health Equity Summit.
How reflective writing and a nudge from an app increased college prospects for low-income students
Pitt’s Omid Fotuhi found that a combination of self-affirmations and deadline reminders made students more likely to complete the admission process and attend college.
Pitt Hillel creates meaningful cultural experiences on campus and beyond
The student-led and staff supported group is a place of fellowship and celebration for Jewish college students across Pittsburgh.
Pitt received a $1 million grant to support limited-income, first-generation students
The Kessler Scholars Collaborative provides financial, academic, professional and personal support to undergraduates.
From first-generation to graduation
Pitt’s TRIO Student Support Services has been helping under-resourced undergraduates like Elizabeth Shunk for 50 years.
Register today for Faculty and Staff Development Program spring workshops
This program for faculty and staff at Pitt aims to enhance their personal and professional development through a variety of workshops and certificate programs.
Register for Lavender Graduation by April 10
Celebrate the achievements of undergraduate, graduate and professional students in the LGBTQIA+ community across all Pitt campuses.
A Pitt Urban Studies major won a fellowship for her work addressing food insecurity
Junior Nina Mennies has been awarded a Newman Civic Fellowship, which supports community-minded students in their journey to becoming change-makers.
A writing workshop for LGBTQIA+ elders builds community and records history
In Our Own Write, a bi-weekly workshop hosted by Pitt’s Center for Creativity, forges connections through gratitude and loss.
Could your neighborhood influence the health of your brain?
A $9.6 million grant will help Pitt and RAND researchers measure the link between structural racism and cognitive decline in two Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
Pride Week at Pitt returns
The Rainbow Alliance-sponsored events run March 20-26 and include a chance to hear from actor-activist Indya Moore.
