Community Impact
This mother-daughter artistic duo wants to diversify Oakland’s business district
Christine and Brigette Bethea of Argyle Studio and ULEADx are pairing with Pitt people to give artists and leaders a leg up in Pittsburgh.
In photos: Pitt Police carry the torch for Special Olympics Pennsylvania
The Law Enforcement Torch Run raises money and awareness for the Special Olympics movement. Pitt Police will participate in all legs of the journey from Pittsburgh to State College.
Don’t let Pennsylvania families and students lose their tuition benefit
For more than 50 years, the commonwealth has funded a tuition discount for in-state Pitt students. This year, the discount is at risk. Learn more in this Pitt Magazine Q&A with Chancellor Patrick Gallagher.
When Pitt students move out, Clutter for a Cause finds a new life for stuff that’s left behind
The annual program diverts usable and quality items to reuse and recycle instead of landfills, and it also helps students be good neighbors.
Targeted outreach is bringing more students from rural Pennsylvania to Pitt
The pioneering efforts, including hiring a new rural recruiter, are boosting geographic diversity at the University of Pittsburgh.
A recent broadband symposium highlighted the growing digital divide
Presenters at the Pitt event warned about the opportunity gap between those with and without high-speed internet access.
This Pitt alumna is on a mission to stop relationship abuse
Thais Ridgeway (A&S ’13) is fighting dating violence through her work as a lawyer, Army reservist and Miss New York United States 2020.
Hill District Community Engagement Center director recognized
Kirk Holbrook was selected to be a Bridging Fellow and Remake Learning ambassador.
Pitt students to lawmakers: Preserve our state-funded tuition discount
The Pitt community steps up and speaks up to protect the in-state tuition rate for Pennsylvania’s students and families.
There’s still time to donate to the Pitt United Way Campaign
Help raise $750,000 before April 29.