The Plan for Pitt: Promote Diversity and Inclusion
Thursday, July 15, 2021
As part of a larger effort to learn more about vulnerable students, Pitt participated in the nation’s largest assessment of students’ basic needs. The Campus Basic Needs Committee is now tasked with acting on the results.
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Early figures show a near 24% increase in Pell-eligible students coming to Pitt this fall compared to last year. As the Pitt Success Pell Match Program enters its third year, it’s making a meaningful impact on opportunities for lower-income students coming to Pitt from Pennsylvania and across the country.
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
The largest-ever analysis of opioid use disorder among Medicaid recipients, led by Pitt Public Health Professor Julie Donohue, gives key insights on improving access to quality treatment.
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Diversity Forum 2021 is, well, diverse in its topics and speakers. From challenging what counts as “bad” English to the role of social media in disability advocacy to using techniques from improv to fight injustice, there’s a workshop for everyone.
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Wrongfully accused former death row prisoner Anthony Ray Hinton. The co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate Russell Jeung. ACLU national board president Deborah Archer. These are just a few of the featured speakers for this year’s Diversity Forum. See who else is presenting and register for the virtual event.
Monday, June 28, 2021
Tonight: Hear stories and poems of friendship, aging and kitchen chats from LGBTQ+ elders.
Friday, June 25, 2021
In the past year, the University of Pittsburgh embraced uncertainty, showed resilience and accomplished amazing things—and in many ways, our students led the way. See their stories.
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
