Jonathan Chitiyo published a book for African educators

The associate professor of education investigated how teachers in Ghana, South Africa and Zimbabwe support students with disabilities.

Pitt’s CyberCamp is diversifying the tech professional pipeline in Pittsburgh and beyond

The program, now in its eighth year, was spotlighted in a recent White House report for helping to develop the national cybersecurity workforce.

Rory Cooper was named to the U.S. Olympians and Paralympians Association Executive Committee

The Human Engineering Research Laboratories founding director won a bronze medal in the 1988 Paralympic Games.

A new book by Pitt professors showcases the life of a pioneering Black journalist

Alumnus Mal Goode was the first Black broadcast reporter on national television. Learn about his career.

How a Pitt alum moved from chess board to board room

Ashley Lynn Priore uses chess to teach life and leadership lessons.

Pitt hosted the 2024 Leading Emerging and Diverse Scholars to Success Summit

Nearly 30 people from minority serving institutions participated in the event.

Bobby Grier, a Pitt trailblazer who broke a college football color barrier, died at 91

He made national headlines as a senior when he became the first Black player in the Sugar Bowl.

Cap off Pride Month with these book and film recommendations

Doctoral student and otaku scholar Alexandra Arana studies gender and sexual fluidity in anime and manga. Here are her top 5 picks.

Why LGBTQ+ inclusion is essential to the academy, according to 7 Pitt researchers

From fighting HIV to studying adolescent social media use, these experts are using scholarship to advocate for their communities.

Pitt staff and publications won several 2024 Robert L. Vann Media Awards

The Pittsburgh Black Media Federation presented the annual awards at a June 13 dinner.