Diversity & Community

Two people put trash into bags outdoors
Thursday, September 10, 2020

Alumna Advocates for Autistic Rights
Jessica Benham (A&S ’19) founded the Pittsburgh Center for Autistic Advocacy, and her disability rights work can be seen all around town—including area cleanup days and the Pittsburgh airport.
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Thursday, September 3, 2020

Pork Dumplings With a Side of Wisdom
In Pitt EXCEL’s Instagram series, an engineering student of color cooks a favorite meal while dishing on life, career and identity.
A person in a face mask, gloves and lab coat pipes material into a tray underneath a glass shield
Thursday, September 3, 2020

Students Spearhead Program to Bring More Diversity into Microbiology and Immunology
Underrepresented undergraduate students interested in microbiology or immunology can apply for a new scholarship program to support their studies.
Monday, August 31, 2020

Statements on Jacob Blake Shooting
Pitt's Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion and Dean of Students shared messages on the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
A person in a blue shirt holds up their hands with the words "Stop Racism" written on them.
Thursday, August 20, 2020

New Anti-Racism Course Aims to Inspire Paths of Scholarly Activism and Black Study

As fall term begins, first-year Pitt students will be required to take a new course on anti-Black racism. The class, open to all students, is centered around the roots, ideology and resistance to anti-Black racism.
A woman in a maroon long sleeve shirt laughs while knitting
Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Child Welfare Resource Center Offers Virtual Retreat, Handmade Blankets to Foster Youth

The pandemic isn’t stopping more than 100 teens currently or recently in foster care from receiving support, advocacy and warmth at the annual Older Youth Retreat, sponsored in part by Pitt’s PA Child Welfare Resource Center in the School of Social Work.
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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Updates from Diversity Forum 2020
Throughout July 29-30, Pittwire staff shared recaps, insights and stories from Diversity Forum 2020.
Tommy Smith and John Carlos on a podium holding their fists in the air
Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Broadcast Students Interview Olympian Pictured in Iconic 1968 Black Power Image
Olympian John Carlos’ raised fist is iconic today, but in 1968, it turned the track and field athlete’s world upside down. Pitt broadcast film students recently heard more about it in their own conversation with Carlos.
Angela Davis and Ibram X. Kendi in a stitched photo
Friday, July 24, 2020

What to Expect at Pitt’s Diversity Forum, Advancing Social Justice: A Call to Action
Next week’s Diversity Forum 2020 will feature more than 55 virtual sessions to help participants gain the tools to make their communities more diverse, equitable and inclusive. Speakers include Angela Davis and Ibram X. Kendi.
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Thursday, July 23, 2020

Vote for the People’s Choice Winner of the Art of Diversity Showcase and Competition
Even if you can’t attend next week’s Diversity Forum 2020, you can vote for the people’s choice winners of the Art of Diversity Showcase and Competition. See the entries.