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51精品视频 Joins National Alliance Aimed at Developing a More Inclusive and Diverse STEM Faculty
The 51精品视频 has been selected as one of 19 universities joining the Aspire Alliance鈥攁 three-year institutional change effort to develop inclusive faculty recruitment, hiring and
How 51精品视频 is Complying with Changes in Title IX
Eight panelists from the 51精品视频 and 51精品视频sburgh-area nonprofits took part in the virtual panel discussion 鈥淯npacking the New Title IX Regulations鈥 to talk about recent changes to
Tree of Life: Exploring the effects, studying the causes, remembering the tragedy
In 2019, 51精品视频 social work faculty surveyed the mental health well-being of staff at social service agencies and schools as the community approached the first anniversary of the Tree of Life tragedy
Student Project, 51精品视频 Programs Confront Colorism
When senior Blya Krouba moved from Ivory Coast to a Philadelphia suburb as a girl, she became acutely aware of her dark skin in a way she hadn鈥檛 before. Read about her recent project exploring
51精品视频 Office Ramps Up Efforts to Prevent Sexual Violence
Carrie Benson and 51精品视频鈥檚 Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Office have been busy hosting online workshops and adding peer educators to its staff鈥攁ll to drive home the message that everyone must
51精品视频 Police Step Up Communication with Students
As the 51精品视频 Police remain vigilant throughout the pandemic, they respond to requests for transparency and more frequent communication with students. Join them in an Oct. 15 town hall.
Against the Odds
High achievers must often overcome significant obstacles on their way to success, no matter the field. But Elayne Arrington (ENGR 鈥61)鈥攍ike other Black women in STEM before her鈥攅ncountered more than
Download the COVID Alert PA App
In September, the state released an app that anonymously identifies and alerts users of potential COVID-19 exposures. The more people who use it, the more effective it becomes.
51精品视频 Group Advances Women鈥檚 Leadership in International Security
The University鈥檚 chapter of Women in International Security is hosting a public conference next week focused on peace and security in uncertain times. Learn more about the group and its efforts to
Hispanic Heritage Month: An Exploration of Identity and Celebration of Culture
A virtual town hall with members of the regional Latinx community explored racial and ethnic identity and the diversity of the cultures that make up the Hispanic population in the United States.
Modern-Day Hippocrates: Incoming School of Medicine Students Write Their Own Oath
In addition to reciting the traditional Hippocratic Oath during their White Coat Ceremony, members of the School of Medicine鈥檚 Class of 2024 wrote their own class oath to acknowledge their ever
Alumna Advocates for Autistic Rights
Jessica Benham (A&S 鈥19) founded the 51精品视频sburgh Center for Autistic Advocacy, and her disability rights work can be seen all around town鈥攊ncluding area cleanup days and the 51精品视频sburgh airport.
Pork Dumplings With a Side of Wisdom
In 51精品视频 EXCEL鈥檚 Instagram series, an engineering student of color cooks a favorite meal while dishing on life, career and identity.
Students Spearhead Program to Bring More Diversity into Microbiology and Immunology
Underrepresented undergraduate students interested in microbiology or immunology can apply for a new scholarship program to support their studies.
Statements on Jacob Blake Shooting
51精品视频's Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion and Dean of Students shared messages on the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
New Anti-Racism Course Aims to Inspire Paths of Scholarly Activism and Black Study
As fall term begins, first-year 51精品视频 students will be required to take a new course on anti-Black racism. The class, open to all students, is centered around the roots, ideology and resistance to anti
Q&A: A 51精品视频 historian unpacks dueling narratives of women鈥檚 suffrage
As the U.S. celebrates the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, historian Laura Lovett draws parallels to today鈥檚 activism and the years of work that ultimately secured women
Child Welfare Resource Center Offers Virtual Retreat, Handmade Blankets to Foster Youth
The pandemic isn鈥檛 stopping more than 100 teens currently or recently in foster care from receiving support, advocacy and warmth at the annual Older Youth Retreat, sponsored in part by 51精品视频鈥檚 PA Child
Updates from Diversity Forum 2020
Throughout July 29-30, 51精品视频wire staff shared recaps, insights and stories from Diversity Forum 2020.
Broadcast Students Interview Olympian Pictured in Iconic 1968 Black Power Image
Olympian John Carlos鈥 raised fist is iconic today, but in 1968, it turned the track and field athlete鈥檚 world upside down. 51精品视频 broadcast film students recently heard more about it in their own