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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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Call for Proposals: New Latinx Connect Virtual Conference

Participants will discuss what it means to be Latinx/a/o/e/Hispanic at the Oct. 14-16 conference. Propose your workshop or panel discussion ideas by Aug. 27.

  • University News
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Students

Explore the Science of Viruses with Pitt Experts at Carnegie Science Center

This Saturday, learn about viruses and watch “Chasing COVID” at a family-friendly event.

  • University News
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Students
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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
Owen

Erica Owen was named associate dean of Pitt's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs

In her new position, the specialist in international political economy who has been on the school's faculty since 2018, will serve as its chief academic officer.

  • Faculty
  • School of Public and International Affairs
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New Commuting and Parking Options Available for Fall

Car and vanpooling, same-day parking registration and select $5 daily parking are among the options for commuters this fall.

  • University News
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Students
Ghilani

Jessica Ghilani won a grant to create free materials for public speaking Ccourse

The associate professor of communication at Pitt-Greensburg is among the recipients of Pennsylvania's Grants for Open and Affordable Learning award.

  • Faculty
  • Pitt-Greensburg
Chance Wideman in a light shirt

Chance Wideman was named director of new student programs

Chance Wideman will assume the role of director of New Student Programs, effective Aug. 9.

  • University News
  • Students
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The University updated its COVID-19 standards and guidelines

Pitt has announced simplified COVID-19 health rules to help keep the community safe.

  • University News
  • Students
  • Faculty
  • Staff
Rory Cooper in a dark suit

Rory Cooper to Serve on Paralympic Committee

Rory Cooper will serve on the International Paralympic Committee Science and Research Working Group and the VISTA 2021 Scientific Committee. Cooper is a distinguished professor, as well as the

  • School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Artwork of a brick wall and a bench, with the inscription "TO THE CHILDREN OF ONE DAY 2020"

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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Upload your proof of vaccination today

Every member of the Pitt community needs to comply with mitigation measures or prove they’re vaccinated.

  • University News
  • Students
  • Faculty
  • Staff
Kati Csoman in a black and white top

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

Faculty, Staff: A New Way to Share Opportunities with Students

From the University Times: The new Catalog of Opportunities will give students a one-stop location to find events, research projects, internships and other activities. Post yours before the fall term

  • University News
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Students
Finkel Muge in a blue shirt

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
  • School of Public and International Affairs
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
a woman in a gray shirt wearing a head scarf

Understanding antibodies in COVID-19

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

  • Innovation and Research
  • Covid-19
People in white lab coats protest for Black Lives Matter

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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Big Picture

As today’s challenges mount, Pitt nurtures tomorrow’s big data problem solvers.

  • David C. Frederick Honors College
  • Community Impact
Why I was Vaccinated

I Am Vaccinated: Students Explain Why

There are so many reasons to get your COVID-19 vaccine. We asked a few members of our campus community why they got theirs — here’s what they said. Learn more at coronavirus.pitt.edu.

  • Health and Wellness
  • University News
Harold Rickenbacker

Breathe easy

Harold Rickenbacker (ENGR ’19G) manages clean air projects in the United States and abroad with the Environmental Defense Fund.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Community Impact
  • Alumni