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Understanding the Role of Race in Business
In a new course and upcoming Racial Justice Web Forum, Paul T. Harper examines the intersection of business, ethics and race in America. Register for the five-part forum, which begins Jan. 22.
Remembering Joanne Rogers
Students, faculty and staff join people around Pittsburgh and across the country today in remembering beloved Pittsburgher Joanne Rogers, longtime spouse of the late Mister Rogers. She died Jan. 14 at
MLK Day, Social Justice Week Events Set
Following a year in which calls for racial equity and social justice rose to new prominence, the University’s annual Social Justice Week, running Jan 18-22, presents a renewed opportunity for the Pitt
Interfaith Engagement: Sharing stories in living color
Beginning on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and continuing through Black History Month, an initiative led by Pitt’s Office of Interfaith Dialogue and Engagement seeks stories and images about faith, race
‘Spirit of independence’ bridged in communiversity program
A pilot program that connects students in an Introduction to Africana Studies course to residents in the Hill District is helping create a bridge from the University to the community.
A student belonging exercise is erasing achievement gaps in biology and physics courses
Simply acknowledging that college is challenging during introductory science courses has helped to close racial and gender achievement gaps.
Panther Plates by Pitt Greats
What blue-and-gold game-day snack does Roc prepare for Pitt tailgates? What goes into Narduzzi pancakes? Proceeds from a new cookbook with those recipes and more will benefit a student-athletes fund
An Expert’s Reminders for Mental Health
Finals are here. Winter is coming. Pitt psychiatry and epidemiology expert Rebecca Thurston offers reminders to care for yourself during tough times.
Building on Ability
As the world observes International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3, catch up on some of the recent Pitt initiatives and research by and for people with disabilities.
Course Materials for Anti-Black Racism Course Now Available to Public
The syllabus, lectures and reading lists from “Anti-Black Racism: History, Ideology, and Resistance” are now available to anyone interested in taking the virtual Pitt course.
With Gratitude
This holiday season, we’re thankful for our staff, faculty, students, front line workers and the entire Pitt community. Here’s wishing you a safe and pleasant Thanksgiving.
Giving Thanks Around the Community
Here's how Pitt community members changed their Thanksgiving plans for celebrate safely and help out people in need.
New Civic Advising Program Helps Students Find their Engagement Match
Want to get involved in an organization or community group but unsure where to start? The Student Government Board has a personalized, new program to help.
Pitt’s efforts in innovation and economic prosperity and global engagement earn national awards
The University received two awards from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities for its achievements in community, social and cultural development — particularly within the Pittsburgh
Hill District CEC introduces digital inclusion efforts for Pittsburgh
Many careers today require more tech skills than ever. Pitt’s Community Engagement Center in the Hill District has launched multiple initiatives for school-aged students and adults to boost science
Pitt partners with coalition to connect young learners to the internet
A first-of-its kind partnership aims to bridge the digital divide by providing high-speed internet to local school students in need. Pitt’s contribution: A powerful beam transmitted from atop the
A Recipe for Smiles
Pitt’s Office of Community and Governmental Relations, in collaboration with dining services provider Compass, food services distributor Sysco and community partners, recently delivered 5,000 USDA
Disability Advocates Still Fight for Progress
Pitt's Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted two discussion panels to build awareness of opportunities for and the accomplishments of people with disabilities in the workplace, as well as how Pitt
Occupational Therapy Students Get Out the Vote for Patients
Ashley Thompson and Spencer Sutter collected ballots from hospitalized patients at UPMC Mercy on Election Day to make sure that everyone who could vote did.
How Pitt People Are Spending Election Day
Election Day 2020 is sure to be one for the history books. Pittwire asked a handful of students and faculty: What are you doing on Nov. 3?
