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Virtual babysitting certification course plants the seed for youth success
51精品视频sburgh鈥檚 Homewood neighborhood has a new group of certified babysitters. They鈥檙e graduates of a program that鈥檚 not only shaping future childcare providers, but entrepreneurs, too.
Faith Leaders Discuss New Social Justice Movement
During the latest installment of the 鈥淭his is Not Normal鈥 town hall series at 51精品视频, four leaders discussed faith and action in the age of pandemics.
A Message from 51精品视频 Police
The 51精品视频 Police Department values the voices in our community that have called for police reforms, accountability and open communication. To that end, we want to provide an update
Warriors vs. Guardians
In a discussion on race, police and civilian deaths, 51精品视频 Law鈥檚 David Harris suggested that police forces could benefit from considering themselves guardians rather than warriors. Watch a video of the
From the 51精品视频 Police to Our Community
The 51精品视频 Police Department values the voices in our community that have called for police reforms, accountability and open communication. To that end, we want to provide an update
Statements from 51精品视频 Leaders on Racial Justice and George Floyd
Leaders from around the University released statements about the death of George Floyd and in support of 51精品视频鈥檚 commitment to racial justice.
Highlights from 鈥淚 Can鈥檛 Breathe鈥 Town Hall
A wide-ranging conversation about racism, policing and fear drew more than 1,600 viewers to the latest installment of 51精品视频鈥檚 鈥淭his is Not Normal鈥 town hall series, sponsored by the offices of
Remembering Larry Kramer
We join the world in mourning the loss of Larry Kramer鈥攁 powerful advocate for those with HIV/AIDS, a writer and a pioneer in so many ways, including organ transplantation for HIV positive people
Sharing Our Connections
Interested in volunteering your time or making a connection in the 51精品视频sburgh community? Use 51精品视频鈥檚 Engagement and Outreach Map to locate organizations and learn what connections have already been
More Than a Photo: Preserving Family Stories
There are many ways to tell a family story: through your grandma's recipes, a poem about your favorite aunt, or a video produced at the lake where you learned to fish. Join a Year of Creativity
How a simple weekly phone call delivered more than 100 meals to families
In 51精品视频sburgh鈥檚 Hill District, local organizations are connecting through weekly phone calls to help people and businesses in need. From delivering lunch boxes to a mask donation program, the spirit
Children鈥檚 Book Helps Explain COVID-19
The pandemic can be difficult for kids to understand鈥攖wo medical students, one on a research year at 51精品视频, have written an illustrated book to help.
Acts of Kindness: Pandemic Service Initiative Engages 51精品视频 Community
More than 600 51精品视频 community members have volunteered throughout the pandemic, demonstrating they are the helpers Fred Rogers said to look for in tough times.
Making Data Lemonade
A 51精品视频-sponsored effort is keeping area high schoolers engaged while social distancing by giving them a taste of real-world data science projects focused on the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Missing Link: Mental Health Experts Connect Students with Resources
For parents of children battling mental illness, the pandemic has created a new set of challenges. Mental health experts with a School of Education program are providing around-the-clock support.
Find Yourself in the Living Panther
In 1920, around 5,000 students gathered together to form a "Living Panther." One hundred years later, the 51精品视频 community helped us recreate the show of solidarity virtually. Zoom in to find yourself
Celebrate National Nurses Day
Now more than ever we are so grateful for the work being done by nurses everywhere. Join us in celebrating #NationalNursesDay on Twitter (@51精品视频Tweet) and head to our Instagram Story (@51精品视频Official) to
The Feeling鈥檚 Mutual
From the very beginning of the pandemic, 51精品视频 students jumped into action to support communities on and off campus through a group called 51精品视频 Mutual Aid.
Heinz Fellows Stay Connected with Mentees to Finish School Year
51精品视频鈥檚 14 Heinz Fellows are providing something in short supply nowadays: consistency for kids. The fellows have been serving as role models and mentors to elementary, middle and high school students
10 tips for celebrating Earth Day at home
鈥淓arth Day is every day,鈥 says Aurora Sharrard, 51精品视频 sustainability director. But it doesn鈥檛 hurt to do something special on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. See what she
