Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Photos and personal stories are featured in an undergraduate student's project on transgender young adults
Undergraduate student Kate Koenig created the "I Am __" Project to chronicle the lives of transgender young people through in-depth Q&A interviews and photos. Her work was awarded the Iris Marion Young Award for Community Engagement.
Young Students Learn Leadership, Conflict Management Skills in Social Work Program
The Just Discipline Project, created by social work assistant professor James Huguley, teaches fifth- and sixth-graders strategies for defusing peer conflicts.
Social Justice Week Events Celebrate Service and Inclusion Throughout the Community
All members of the Pitt community are invited to participate in events honoring the spirit and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
‘Black Nativity’ to showcase gospel music, family and community connections
Based on poet and playwright Langston Hughes’ adaptation of the classic nativity story, "Black Nativity" is marking its 24th year at Pitt.
Pitt’s Nationality Rooms share global holiday customs
Thirty Nationality Rooms are decorated with holiday trimmings symbolic of the countries and heritages they represent, and tours celebrating the season are on offer to the public.
A graduate student organization is celebrating Latino culture and building relationships
The Latin American Graduate Organization of Students was founded by Daniel Jacobson, a PhD student in the School of Social Work, to raise the visibility of Hispanic and Latino grad students.
Pitt’s student veterans club answers the call of duty
Pitt Vets members reach out beyond the University campus to serve the community and region while also helping student veterans adjust to college life.
How Pitt is celebrating the power of Black artistry
The University, in collaboration with Pitt's Center for African American Poetry and Poetics, is set to honor Thaddeus Mosley (A&S ’50) with the Distinguished Professional Achievement Award.
Dean Larry E. Davis’ contributions leave the world a ‘better, fairer place’
In his 17th year at the helm of Pitt’s School of Social Work, Davis announced he will step down amid praise for his leadership and his dedication to issues of race, social justice and community.
These archival collections document the Black Arts Movement in 20th-century Pittsburgh
Papers from B.J. Johnson and Kuntu Theatre founder Vernell Lillie shed light on the city’s performing arts community.