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Ervin Dyer

With support from Pitt’s Nonprofit Capacity Building Program, Pittsburgh Scholar House offers scholarships, housing and transportation assistance and other resources to help nontraditional students.

The former college and professional athlete says his journey has shaped how he views his latest role as Pitt's director of athletics. 

Claire Sabatine merged her backgrounds in business and stage production to create Powerplay, a project that empowers her clients to master public speaking. 

The 1948 School of Education graduate was the first Black principal to serve at the city’s predominantly white Allderdice High School.

The Dietrich School alum is among 10 emerging American authors who will receive a $50,000 grant to support furthering their literary work.

From civil rights figures and influential artists to everyday citizens, Frank Floyd Hightower captured an evolving city and Black community on film.

Hear from the Pitt Medicine researcher and other community experts at a panel on March 31.

The University’s local spend last year totaled $477 million. Learn more about contracting opportunities at Doing Business with Pitt on May 16.

Their journeys showcase the changing dynamics of who’s seeking graduate education and when.

With the knowledge and collaboration that flows from the IDEA Lab, Marie K. Norman works to improve teaching and learning at Pitt and beyond.