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Pitt people help with Afghan resettlement efforts

A Pitt professor and dozens of volunteers are helping to connect Afghan citizens with former employers so they can apply for asylum in the U.S. Plus, Pitt resources for veterans.

  • Community Impact
  • Global
  • Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
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School of Medicine welcomes newest class

The Class of 2025 continued last year’s pandemic-inspired tradition of writing their own oath professionalism.

  • Health and Wellness
  • School of Medicine
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6 things to know about returning to campus

Pitt Arrival starts this week: Here are six important things you need to know before you get to Pittsburgh.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Covid-19
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Pitt’s vaccination center offers more than just shots

Have questions about your health? Lost your vaccination card? Want more details about vaccines? The professionals in the University’s Pitt CoVax Vaccination Center on Fifth Avenue can help.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Covid-19
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Pitt's Big Idea Center names new director

Entrepreneur Rhonda Schuldt will be the next leader of the Big Idea Center, an on-campus innovation hub open to all students.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Staff
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Audio, Books

Read about — and listen to — some of the books Pitt alumni are writing.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Alumni
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
  • Pitt-Johnstown
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New policy details gift acceptance and naming process

The standards seek to protect academic freedom and develop partnerships with donors.

  • University News
  • Division of Philanthropic & Alumni Engagement
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Docs try app to boost mental health in COVID-19 longhaulers

Even people with mild COVID-19 sometimes have lingering issues. The UPMC Post-COVID Recovery Clinic is using a new cognitive behavioral therapy app to help people with anxiety and depression.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Technology & Science
  • Covid-19
  • School of Medicine
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Vice chancellor to focus on interdisciplinary collaboration

As the new vice chancellor for research infrastructure, Robert K. Cunningham will focus on the effective operation, financial stability and future growth opportunities across Pitt research platforms.

  • University News
  • Innovation and Research
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Student-run cafes add to coffee offerings at Pitt

A partnership is brewing that will give two Pitt Business students hands-on experience as CEOs of new cafes on campus.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Teaching & Learning
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Pitt report: K-12 schools need to change for success in a post-pandemic world

Improving access to broadband and technology and creating personalized learning environments were some of the top recommendations noted in the report from Pitt’s Institute of Politics.

  • Community Impact
  • Innovation and Research
  • Institute of Politics
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Join the #CathyTellAll

Who is behind @cathedral_thoughts? Learn Thursday and ask her anything.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Alumni
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Education
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Jimbo Covert adds to Pitt’s Hall of Fame legacy

The Pitt offensive tackle and Chicago Bears player joined the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 6-7.

  • University News
  • Alumni
  • Athletics
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Home Movie

Filmmaker Paolo Pilladi (A&S ’97) found local inspiration for his recent IFC films comedy, “Last Call,” starring Jeremy Piven.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Alumni
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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New designs, furnishings for residence halls

Rolling chairs, modern designs and storage: See the upgrades in select halls. Plus, what to bring when you move in.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Students
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Art of Diversity Showcase highlights the role of creativity in building just communities

Nearly 70 entries from students, alumni, faculty, staff and the public celebrated the role of creativity in changing the world.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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New leadership for Nationality Rooms

Kati Csoman will be the new director of Pitt’s beloved Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs, beginning Aug. 9.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Staff
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Pitt, UN: Lack of Women in Public Administration Threatens COVID-19 Recovery

Gender imbalances in leadership could imperil recovery from the COVID-19, socioeconomic and climate crises.

  • Community Impact
  • Global
  • Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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What Now?

Here are five post-Diversity Forum 2021 actions that you can take to help create more just communities.

  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Understanding antibodies in COVID-19

Ghady Haidar is learning more about vaccination efficacy in immunocompromised patients and beyond.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Covid-19