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Western Pa. is set to 'level up' its quantum capabilities with an $11.6 million investment from Pitt

The funding will establish the Western Pennsylvania Quantum Information Core, a cross-disciplinary effort that will position Pitt and its partners at the forefront of the field.

  • University News
  • Technology & Science
  • Community Impact
  • Pittsburgh Quantum Institute (PQI)
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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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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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Pitt’s latest Newman Civic Fellow is using data to fight food insecurity

Pitt Pantry volunteer and statistics grad Yunge Xiao is headed to Harvard to transform nutrition and well-being in communities.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Community Impact
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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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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Panthers Forward — and Pitt — changed this senior’s life

First-generation scholar Hosea Wah said the debt-relief and mentoring program instilled professional and financial confidence as he gets ready to launch his career.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
  • Undergraduate students
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The Pitt Success program supported more than 1,000 students in the Class of 2023

Since launching in 2019, the initiative has helped Pell Grant recipients fund — and stay in — college.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
  • Students
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Education
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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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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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Pitt helped bring a gospel pioneer’s music back to life

A daylong community celebration honoring composer Charles Henry Pace and his activist wife, Frankie, resurrected songs not heard in more than six decades. Learn more about their legacy.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Center for American Music
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2 Pitt people were honored during a celebration of global education

A faculty member highlighting the plight of domestic workers in Asia and an alumna safeguarding human rights in Nigeria are the winners of the 10th annual Sheth Awards.

  • Community Impact
  • Global
  • Alumni
  • Faculty
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Here are the 2023 Community Engaged Scholarship Forum awardees

Pitt celebrated contributions to COVID-19 mitigation, drinking water quality and more at the March ceremony.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
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This Pitt program is helping small minority-owned businesses succeed

The Mentor-Protege Program pairs large construction firms with smaller companies to create a more resilient regional economy.

  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
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14 Pitt faculty members won 2023 Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards

Honor thought leaders, educators and innovators from across the University at a March 16 ceremony.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
  • Innovation and Research
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Faculty
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Pitt students get invaluable career experience in this organization

The Incline Consulting Group builds students’ professional development and community by offering pro-bono consulting for nonprofits. Here’s how to join.

  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Undergraduate students
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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More than 9,400 alumni and donors raised $2.4 million during this year’s Pitt Day of Giving

See which schools, programs and student organizations won additional challenge funds.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
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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.

  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • School of Medicine
  • School of Social Work
  • Swanson School of Engineering
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Pitt’s pandemic practices could serve as an example for other institutions

The University’s approach to COVID-19 employed new testing strategies and put trust in its experts and community, a Journal of American College Health paper found.

  • University News
  • Health and Wellness
  • Community Impact
  • Innovation and Research
  • Department of Environmental Health and Safety
  • School of Medicine
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Meet the people who handle the toughest trash on campus

When a dentist removes old fillings or a mechanic changes a car’s oil, where do the chemicals go? At Pitt, thoughtful handling of harsh materials led to record-breaking recycling numbers in 2022.

  • University News
  • Sustainability
  • Community Impact
  • Sustainability
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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.

  • Technology & Science
  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • School of Computing and Information
  • Swanson School of Engineering