Remembering Joanne Rogers

Students, faculty and staff join people around Pittsburgh and across the country today in remembering beloved Pittsburgher Joanne Rogers, longtime spouse of the late Mister Rogers.

Interfaith Engagement: Sharing stories in living color

Beginning on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and continuing through Black History Month, an initiative led by Pitt’s Office of Interfaith Dialogue and Engagement seeks stories and images about faith, race and culture.

‘Spirit of independence’ bridged in communiversity program

A pilot program that connects students in an Introduction to Africana Studies course to residents in the Hill District is helping create a bridge from the University to the community.

A student belonging exercise is erasing achievement gaps in biology and physics courses

Simply acknowledging that college is challenging during introductory science courses has helped to close racial and gender achievement gaps.

Panther Plates by Pitt Greats

What blue-and-gold game-day snack does Roc prepare for Pitt tailgates? What goes into Narduzzi pancakes? Proceeds from a new cookbook with those recipes and more will benefit a student-athletes fund and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

An Expert’s Reminders for Mental Health

Finals are here. Winter is coming. Pitt psychiatry and epidemiology expert Rebecca Thurston offers reminders to care for yourself during tough times.

Building on Ability

As the world observes International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3, catch up on some of the recent Pitt initiatives and research by and for people with disabilities.

Course Materials for Anti-Black Racism Course Now Available to Public

The syllabus, lectures and reading lists from “Anti-Black Racism: History, Ideology, and Resistance” are now available to anyone interested in taking the virtual Pitt course.

With Gratitude

This holiday season, we’re thankful for our staff, faculty, students, front line workers and the entire Pitt community. Here’s wishing you a safe and pleasant Thanksgiving.

Giving Thanks Around the Community

Here's how Pitt community members changed their Thanksgiving plans for celebrate safely and help out people in need.