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With the spring semester hanging in the balance, there was no choice other than to take a whole new approach to learning and to campus life.
Student Voices Integral to Restart Plans
More than a dozen student leaders have collaborated to create the Pitt Community Compact—a statement of personal accountability they’re asking all people at Pitt to read and affirm as on-campus
Highlights from Resilience Framework Student Town Hall
COVID-19 testing, the community compact, moving to campus and Flex@Pitt were among the topics students had lingering questions about.
‘There’s Just No Voice for Us’: Pandemic Creates More Difficulties for Caregivers
A new report from Pitt’s National Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Family Support has found that caregivers of all ages are facing increased worry, mental health issues and financial
Updates from Diversity Forum 2020
Throughout July 29-30, Pittwire staff shared recaps, insights and stories from Diversity Forum 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
Always Ready
Brian Gahan (BUS '85G) answered the call to fight COVID-19 by leading a response force of 120 Army and Air Force reservists to develop and implement Illinois’ first drive-thru testing facility.
Leaders Answer Faculty Questions at Resilience Framework Town Hall
Classroom schedules and availability, contact tracing, and faculty assessments and evaluations were among the questions fielded in a recent discussion.
Outside the Lines
Leonard Berenfield (ENGR ’64), who initiated the creation of the Office of Interfaith Dialogue and Engagement, has given Pitt students the opportunity to unite across differences.
University Community Encouraged to Join Black Study Intensive This Fall
As Pitt instructors prepare their fall classes, the Center for African American Poetry and Poetics is calling upon them to schedule a weeklong Black Study Intensive from Sept. 28 to Oct. 2 to join in
Answers About Universe’s Age Could Be Found in the Dark
A multinational team including Professor Arthur Kosowsky, graduate student Yilun Guan and alum Simone Aiola from the Department of Physics and Astronomy is making progress toward solving mysteries of
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
Campus buildings get special attention in preparation for return to campus
From enhanced cleaning protocols to improved air quality systems, Pitt’s Office of Facilities Management is working hard to prepare for fall.
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.
Q&A: Should teachers still assign ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’?
The Pulitzer Prize-winning novel turned 60 this month, amid criticism for the way it handles race and racism. Geoffrey Glover from the Department of English offers ways to read the book in the context
More Details on Fall Classrooms, Tech and Teaching
Pitt faculty, staff and students have been working to create safer, tech-enabled classrooms and resources to help Flex@Pitt succeed this fall. Learn about some of the expanded tutoring and teaching
Watch: Spinal Stimulators for Pain Relief Repurposed to Restore Touch in a Lost Limb
A new study from the Rehab Neural Engineering Labs created the illusion of sensations in missing limbs. See how the technology works.
Proud to Be Part of the Pitt Family
Staff member Kim Diamond wears so much Pitt gear that friends joke it’s all she owns. Read about how Diamond has spent 20 years working in various roles at the University and has earned multiple
E. Maxine Bruhns, Who Dedicated Her Career to Embracing Cultural Diversity, Dies at 96
Known as a “citizen of the world,” Bruhns was responsible for raising the visibility of Pitt’s beloved Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs and growing the program to represent 31
Pitt Announces Test-optional Admissions Policy for Fall 2021 Dietrich School Applicants
The Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is offering college-bound high school seniors an alternative to standardized testing as they face the college application process in the midst of
