Community Impact
Grad student Sean Sweat presented at a Smithsonian forum on reckoning with our racial past
Sweat, an MD/PhD student, spoke with other medical professionals on the topic of race, health and wealth.
‘Divine Nine’ monument unveiled at the heart of Pitt’s campus
“This is a very definitive statement that Pitt supports its Black and Brown students,” said Erin Clarke (A&S ’05), who was an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. while at Pitt.
Changemakers unite — and volunteer
The Pitt United Way Campaign officially kicks off Oct. 1. Donate to a local organization that matters to you, or bring cleaning and baby supplies to an Oct. 6 drive at the William Pitt Union.
Campus Sustainability Month is bringing green events to Pitt
Take a mini-course, listen to a talk on environmental justice or attend a virtual sustainability conference. Find ways to get engaged with sustainability on and off campus.
Register for Civic Action Week
On Oct. 4-9, show your commitment to addressing society’s most pressing challenges.
Remembering real estate pioneer and philanthropist Howard Hanna Jr. (BUS ’42, ’49G)
“His influence and positive impact are lasting examples of what we hope all of our graduates accomplish,” said Pitt Business Dean Arjang A. Assad.
Remembrances from all corners for Freddie Fu
Athletes, doctors and others around the world paid tribute to the orthopaedic surgeon at the news of his death.
Calling all faculty and staff volunteers
Register as a team or individual for the 2021 Staff and Faculty Day of Caring. The Friday, Oct. 8, event is the signature day of service during Civic Action Week.
Pitt Community Engagement Center exceeds backpack drive goal
The Community Engagement Center in Homewood packed more than 100 backpacks for area school children.
On Sept. 21, be a good neighbor
Join the Oakland community at Pitt's final Be a Good Neighbor Block Party from 5-7 p.m. at The Corner.