Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Pitt’s Pre-Health Scholars Program commits to increasing diversity in health professions
The program supports underrepresented undergraduates with advising and mentoring to ensure their retention and success.
Your participation is needed: Diversity and equity campus climate survey
The feedback from students, faculty, staff and administrators will help OEDI understand campus climate.
Sign up for Pitt’s MLK Day of Service by Jan. 11
Volunteers will commemorate the national “day on” by serving at local nonprofits on Jan. 16.
Undergraduate student Vidya Surti was appointed to the board of directors of Radiant Hall
The Pitt junior said she hopes to increase support for disabled artists through community partnerships and programs at the nonprofit.
5 activities to kick off the spring semester
From mask crafting to Indian dancing, there’s plenty to do in January.
Don’t miss your chance to attend the Health Sciences Social Justice Education Summit
Pitt’s Office of Health Sciences Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host a day of keynotes and workshops on Feb. 28. Workshop abstracts are due Jan. 3.
Susan Baida has been named the first executive director of the Collaboratory Against Hate
As leader of the Pitt-CMU initiative, she will facilitate partnerships to research how hate radicalizes through social platforms and potential intervention.
Pitt will host celebrated poet Nikki Giovanni on Jan. 17
The seven-time Image Award winner will speak as part of MLK Social Justice Week and the Year of Emotional Well-Being.
Kyaien Conner was named director of Pitt’s Center on Race and Social Problems
The School of Social Work alumna will lead the research center beginning in July.
Anjali Vats was named a 2022 Soros Equality Fellow
The associate professor of law at Pitt will work toward developing educational materials on race and equity in intellectual property law.