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Partnership Boosts Pitt Commons
Pitt joins the multi-institute Taskforce on Higher Education and Opportunities that aims to ensure student success, partner with local communities and reimagine education. The mentoring and networking
Johnson Institute Names 2021 Exemplary Leader Awardees
Gisele Barreto Fetterman and Leah Lizarondo, who have made their mark on the Pittsburgh community by working to address neighbors’ basic needs in sustainable ways, will be recognized in a virtual
Updates From Wuhan
Former Pitt fellow and critical care doctor Zhiyong Peng spent nearly all his time at the Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University last year. Pittwire checked in to see how he’s doing today.
Nearly a Year
One year in, a look back at the Pitt people who sprang to action in the early days of the pandemic.
Forum Highlights Scholarship and Partnership
Attendees of the Community Engaged Scholarship Forum gathered to elevate, celebrate and reflect on resilience in the face of obstacles and overcoming challenges.
Events Celebrate Women of Pitt and Beyond
March on: See a list of Pitt’s Women’s History Month events.
Partnerships and Leaders Honored at Community-Focused Forum
People and projects ranging from college prep programs to public art intiatives were recognized at the 2021 Community Engaged Scholarship Forum.
Pitt’s Manufacturing Assistance Center expands to Pitt-Titusville and partners with Conturo Prototyping in Homewood
The new agreement strengthens the trade skills program in Pittsburgh’s East End and suburbs while reaching workers in Crawford County.
Living Legacy: Freedom House 2.0 Looks to Past, Prepares for Future of Emergency Medical Services
In the 1960s, Pittsburgh hosted one of the first professional ambulance services in the nation, Freedom House. A new partnership is building on that legacy and once again changing the face of
Gratitude and Moving Forward Key Themes in Blue, Gold & Black Event
Eight members of Pitt’s Black community convened Wednesday evening to discuss their experiences and what still needs to be done to ensure that Pitt is a just and equitable institution. Watch the K
Leaders in Community Engagement, Health Equity and Criminal Justice Reform to Speak at Pitt Forum
There’s still time to register for the third annual Community Engaged Scholarship Forum, focused on advancing community resiliency. Learn more about the virtual forum’s themes and keynote speakers.
Keynote to Focus on Rebuilding Social Trust in Neighborhoods
A keynote panel at the upcoming Community Engaged Scholarship Forum will discuss how we can help neighborhoods and local institutions more deeply understand one another and strengthen their
Public Health Program Highlights Equity and Reproductive Justice
Pitt epidemiologist Dara Mendez will lead a conversation about race, women’s health and inequity with scholar Dána-Ain Davis on Feb. 26, as part of the Graduate School of Public Health’s One Book, One
Shop2Help Oakland Program Benefits Community Food Bank
Pitt’s retail stores are participating in a neighborhood-wide gift card program that aims to support the Oakland business district’s shops and restaurants during the pandemic—all while helping the
Pitt-Bradford Announces Black History Month Speakers
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will host online discussions with two leaders in the Black arts community in honor of Black History Month: renowned poet Nikki Giovanni and music industry
Meet Ella P. Stewart, the first Black woman to graduate from Pitt's pharmacy school
The first Black woman to graduate from Pitt's pharmacy school triumphed over racial barriers "with dignity and an effortless grace."
Creating a Just Community at Pitt
Special honors were given this week to Pitt’s Center on Race and Social Problems and Department of Africana Studies Chair Yolanda Covington-Ward, who led the development of Pitt’s new Anti-Black
New Pitt-Greensburg Reading Series Focuses on Diversity of America
Voices: Celebrating the Beauty and Diversity of America’s Literary Landscape launches Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. The free virtual series brings together student writers and award-winning authors.
Alumna, Instructor founds National Society of Black Physician Assistants
Kathryn Reed (SHRS ’14 ’16G) wants to make Pitt and the physician assistant profession itself more inclusive.
Annual Social Justice Symposium Sought Common Ground for the Common Good
Miss yesterday’s symposium? We’ve got a recap of the conversations, which ranged from what to call protestors, how trauma relates to violence and how storytelling can foster belonging.
