Community Engagement Centers

Two students and two Pitt Police Officers pose with a large script Pitt prop at an Oakland neighborhood block party
February 5, 2020 - 12:23pm

5 Ways to Get Involved in Community Engagement

Years of dedication from the Pitt community helped Pitt earn the prestigious Carnegie Community Engagement Classification designation. Here are five ways that faculty and staff can get involved and keep the momentum going.
February 3, 2020 - 12:00am

Pitt Marks Black History Month with a Series of Events

Pitt’s Black History Month celebrations kick off in earnest this week, with scheduled guest speakers, panel discussions and a...
From left: Interim Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion Katie Pope; Scholar Mentor and Equipoise Co-chair Lesha Greene; Senior Vice Chancellor for Engagement and Secretary of the Board of Trustees Kathy Humphrey; Vice Provost and Dean of Students Kenyon Bonner; and Steven Jones, special events staff member and Equipoise co-chair.
January 22, 2020 - 11:55am

Kathy Humphrey Honored for Leadership, Commitment to Social Justice

Equipoise honored Senior Vice Chancellor for Engagement and Secretary of the Board of Trustees Kathy Humphrey with its Martin Luther King Jr. Creating a Just Community Award.
January 2, 2020 - 12:00am

Lina Dostilio Leads Study on Hyperlocal Community Engagement

Lina Dostilio, associate vice chancellor for community engagement, published a new study in conjunction with her work as...
Nena Ansari
November 13, 2019 - 10:59am

Nena Ansari Named Assistant Director of Operations for Community Engagement Centers

Rob Rutenbar
November 6, 2019 - 10:09am

For Rob Rutenbar, United Way Educational Efforts Resonate Deeply

A life-changing experience in Peru showed Senior Vice Chancellor for Research Rob Rutenbar the value of service and education in the community. The United Way’s dedication to both resonate with him as this year’s campaign chair.
September 26, 2019 - 12:00am

U.N. Forum Focuses on Pittsburgh as Leader in Advancing Sustainable Development Goals

A forum during the 74th United Nations General Assembly featured Ann E. Cudd, Pitt’s provost and senior vice chancellor,...
Jami Ducar with Richard Witherspoon
June 19, 2019 - 10:24am

Listen, Learn, Connect: Hill District Residents Engage with CEC at Community Forum

Community members shared ideas about how they’d like to see the Hill District’s agenda and wisdom and the University’s talent and resources open new doors for growth and opportunity to area residents.
April 24, 2019 - 12:00am

Lina Dostilio Named First Research Fellow for Coalition for Urban and Metropolitan Universities

The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) has named Lina Dostilio CUMU’s first research fellow. During...
Valerie Kinloch
March 13, 2019 - 12:03pm

Pitt Education Dean Builds Community, Creates Culture of Dignity and Respect

School of Education Dean Valerie Kinloch dedicates her work to strengthening the school’s commitments to diversity, justice, wellness, urban education and its community impact.