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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 commits to carbon neutrality
The University has already reduced greenhouse gas emissions on the Pittsburgh campus by 22%. Building and infrastructure efficiencies are key to the new goal of carbon neutrality by 2037—Pitt’s 250th
Pitt celebrated the newly dedicated Philippine Nationality Room with a festival of song and dance
The new Philippine Nationality Room, designed after consultation with scholars and architects from Manila, represents the influence of cultures that make up the nation, an archipelago of more than 7
This alum and CNN ‘Hero’ is raising the bar on social entrepreneurship
In less than five years, Samir Lakhani (A&S ’15) has kept hundreds of tons of soap out of landfills and created jobs for disadvantaged women, all while saving lives.
Pitt is ranked among the top producers of Fulbright U.S. students for 2018-19
This is the eighth time in nine years that Pitt has been ranked in the U.S. Student Program category. The program supplies grants for individually designed study and research projects or for English
These new Pitt academic programs are taking a worldly view
From an interdisciplinary series about water issues in Central Asia to new minors for less commonly taught languages, there’s lots to explore this year in academics at Pitt.
Pitt’s Nationality Rooms share global holiday customs
Thirty Nationality Rooms are decorated with holiday trimmings symbolic of the countries and heritages they represent, and tours celebrating the season are on offer to the public.
Pitt’s Global Plan was recognized for its impact
At a time when the number of students traveling abroad for college continues to increase, experts cite the University as a top creative and innovative force in global education.
How this Pitt alumnus is helping the world one bar of soap at a time
Samir Lakhani (A&S '15) is one of 10 CNN Hero of the Year finalists vying for a $100,000 grant to advance their work.
Alumna Delphine Maïdou earned CEO of the Year Honors
For her significant impact on the continent's economy, Africa Economy Builders named the Pitt Business graduate its CEO of the Year.
Chinese University alumni are forging global connections
Increasingly, universities are looking to their alumni in China for help creating important international links. For Pitt, that effort is being bolstered by one key graduate.
International Week Highlights Global Reach
The weeklong celebration includes dozens of events, workshops, musical performances, panel discussions, exhibitions and special guest speakers, focusing on the theme of displacement.
Peer Mentoring Program Helps Students From China Adjust to College Life in Pittsburgh
The new program, called Pitt to You, connected Pittsburgh students with their future classmates during travels around China.
High School Language Programs Immerse Students in Mandarin Chinese, Russian
Forget grammar drills: High schoolers bargained for wares, ordered lunch in Chinese and painted Russian icons during National Security Agency programs on campus this summer.
