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January 15, 2020 - 10:57am
Join Pitt Women for Hoopla!
The annual women’s basketball event will feature special tours of the team facilities, a panel discussion featuring Pitt women administrators and a courtside reception as the Panthers take on Wake Forest.
November 20, 2019 - 11:58am
Diversity and Inclusion Vice Chancellor Announces Plans to Step Down
Pam Connelly, vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion, announced that after 17 years at Pitt, she plans to return to legal practice, focusing on higher education law, litigation and employment law at a firm in Pittsburgh.
November 20, 2019 - 10:58am
Pitt STRIVE Program Receives UPSIDE Award
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion named the Swanson School of Engineering’s Pitt STRIVE Program the winner of the 2019 University Prize for Strategic, Inclusive, and Diverse Excellence Award.
November 19, 2019 - 12:00am
Pitt Hosts Students from Franklin Regional School District for Disability Mentoring Day
The University of Pittsburgh hosted 13 students from Franklin Regional School District as they participated in Disability...
October 30, 2019 - 11:30am
Pitt Seed Special Cycle to Fund Projects that Aim to Prevent Sexual Misconduct
This special funding cycle—a rapid-fire investment supported by the Office of the Chancellor—is one of the first steps in creating a foundation for a community-driven response to address the prevention of sexual misconduct on campus.
October 9, 2019 - 12:18pm
New Structure, Staff in Office of Diversity and Inclusion Strengthen Commitment
The restructuring, which went into effect Oct. 1, includes bringing the Office of Disability Resources and Services into the unit and the creation of two new divisions.
October 2, 2019 - 11:29am
Talking Title IX: What You Need to Know About Reporting Sexual Harassment, Misconduct
What does the Title IX Office do? What happens if I make a report to the office? Is making a report the same thing as filing a formal complaint? Find out the answers to these and other commonly asked questions about the Title IX Office and reporting process.
September 18, 2019 - 10:14am
Pitt Communities Built From Affinity Groups
The University’s employee affinity groups — staff and faculty groups linked by common purposes or interests — are now Pitt Communities. Attend an open house on Tuesday, Sept. 24, to learn more and find out how to get involved.
July 31, 2019 - 9:52am
Ensuring Digital Accessibility ‘Is the Right Thing to Do’
For Angie Bedford-Jack, helping Pitt colleagues create digital experiences that are accessible to users with diverse needs is more about people than it is about compliance standards.
July 23, 2019 - 1:07pm
Reminder: UPSIDE Award Accepting Nominations
Nominations for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s award recognizing outstanding work that supports Pitt’s goal to be an inclusive community are open through Aug. 7.