The Plan for Pitt: Promote Diversity and Inclusion

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Black members of the Pitt community recommend books, music and more that can help build bridges of understanding and spur action toward equity.
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John Wallace, the David E. Epperson Endowed Chair in the School of Social Work, will serve as vice provost for faculty diversity and development beginning July 1, 2020.
Clyde Wilson Pickett in a red bowtie and dark suit
Clyde Wilson Pickett, a leading expert in higher education diversity and inclusion strategy and School of Education alum, is set to begin at the University in July 2020.
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A new set of guidelines, a lab manual and multiple groups at Pitt are working to reduce bias in academic science and increase diversity in STEM fields.
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As Black Lives Matter protests continue around the country and Americans celebrate Juneteenth today, Pittwire spoke with Aisha White from the Office of Child Development on broaching these subjects with kids.
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It’s a special Pride Month for Pitt—the University has received a Best Colleges for LGBTQ+ Students ranking. Read firsthand how one student found his place at Pitt.