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September 25, 2019 - 10:28am
PARK(ing) Day Creativity to Last All Year
From the School of Medicine’s Center for Biologic Imaging to Surplus Property, more than a dozen University departments and organizations transformed urban space to celebrate PARK(ing) Day 2019 and officially kick off the Year of Creativity.
September 25, 2019 - 10:25am
Former Governors to Talk Leadership, Governance and Politics at Upcoming Lecture
Two former Pennsylvania governors will participate in an upcoming lecture. Among other topics, they are expected to discuss the importance of bipartisan discourse during divisive times.
September 25, 2019 - 10:14am
School of Education Leads NIH Study to Examine the Benefits of Exercise
We all know exercise is good for us — but why? Pitt was selected as one of 19 research sites for an NIH-funded study that seeks adult participants to understand the health benefits of exercise, and why some forms may be better than others for specific people.
September 25, 2019 - 9:12am
Walkshop Event Highlights Campus Architecture, Teaching
Join the University Center for Teaching and Learning on Friday, Sept. 27, for a walking workshop discussing how to use the physical space of Pitt’s unique urban campus to foster experiential learning.
September 25, 2019 - 8:56am
Nomination Period Open for Teaching, Research, Public Service Awards
The call for nominations for the annual Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching, Research, and Public Service Awards for faculty is now open.
September 18, 2019 - 10:33am
BE STEM Center Gets Federal Grant to Boost Diversity in STEM Higher Education
A multidisciplinary Pitt research team is part of network that was recently awarded a $10 million NSF grant to accredit precollege STEM programs and boost college enrollment of underrepresented students.
September 18, 2019 - 10:12am
Hillman Library Highlights Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. Starting Wednesday, Sept. 18, visit Hillman Library’s series of events celebrating intellectual freedom.
September 18, 2019 - 10:10am
Applications for Panthers Forward Due Sept. 22
The application deadline for senior Pittsburgh campus students to apply for Panthers Forward is Sunday, Sept. 22.
September 18, 2019 - 10:09am
Center for Healthy Equity Conference Explores Racial Inequity, Action
The Sept. 23 conference will discuss how racial and social oppression of enslaved Africans and their descendants translate to current racial inequity.
September 11, 2019 - 10:38am
Hispanic Heritage Month Programming Goes Beyond Celebrations
Hispanic History Month celebrations launch with a Latinx student organization event at the William Pitt Union on Saturday, Sept. 14, and continue with educational and advocacy programming through October.