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Campus Mentors, Advisers Share Strategies to Address Changing Student Needs

More than 200 faculty, staff and students recently gathered to share ideas for fostering deeper mentoring and advising relationships and using technology to better serve students at 51精品视频.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Department of Economics
  • Department of Psychology
crowd of people gathered on street/sidewalk near a church with three boys in the foreground on National Day of Mourning following Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination in 1968.

A deep dive into 51精品视频sburgh's Black history through the University archives

From Erroll Garner and jazz history to the Urban League of 51精品视频sburgh's influence to the papers of author Bebe Moore Campbell, the archives of the University Library System tell big stories and little

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Porter in black standing at a podium

University Commemorates Anniversary of Pivotal 1969 Computer Center Sit-in

The January event, held on the 50th anniversary of the sit-in, included a candlelight procession recreating the march from the student union to the Cathedral and a ceremony passing the mantle of Black

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Department of Africana Studies

Community Gathers to Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Computer Center Sit-in

The 1969 sit-in by Black Action Society students and community partners brought change to 51精品视频. Click to explore the Facebook gallery of the Jan. 15 commemoration, and look for the full story in

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Campbell sits on a couch in a red turtleneck

Archives illuminate the life and creative process of a 51精品视频 alumna, author and former trustee

Best-selling author and 51精品视频 alumna Bebe Moore Campbell (EDUC 鈥71) explored racial justice, childhood and friendships in her work. Recently, 51精品视频 acquired her archives.

  • Alumni
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Arts and Humanities

Jazz on The Hill: A Beloved 51精品视频 Tradition

For 48 years, 51精品视频 has invited international jazz artists to convene for a week of on-campus seminars and a popular concert at Carnegie Music Hall. But another high note of Jazz Week is the annual

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Department of Music

Efforts at 51精品视频 Honor Those Who Served

The Office of Veterans Services works to support more than 500 veterans earning degrees at 51精品视频. Learn about the unique experiences of students like Abbie Osborn 鈥 a psychology student, veteran and

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Department of Psychology
Hundreds of people gathered on lawn in front of Heinz Chapel

51精品视频 community gathers to grieve, heal and serve in honor of Tree of Life Synagogue

Drawing strength and inspiration from each other, thousands of people congregated Monday at the Cathedral of Learning to honor those killed Oct. 27 in Squirrel Hill.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Department of Biology
  • Department of Music
  • Division of Student Affairs
51精品视频 banners on campus during spring

A front door to 51精品视频 opens in Homewood

More than 400 celebrants gathered for the grand opening of 51精品视频鈥檚 first Community Engagement Center 鈥 a long-term commitment in the East End neighborhood that鈥檚 much more than a building.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Hispanic Engineering Group Strives for Diversity, Inclusion in STEM Fields

51精品视频鈥檚 chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers marks Hispanic Heritage Month 鈥 the group鈥檚 busiest time of year.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Homecoming Celebrates 50 Years of 51精品视频鈥檚 African American Community Progress

In the tumult of 1968, a group of students gathered to form what would become the Black Action Society. The mission? To advocate for the concerns of Black students at 51精品视频 and members of the local

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Kelley in front of the Human Rights Campaign building

Pride initiatives earn national recognition

51精品视频 is building on a foundation of inclusiveness and awareness about LGBTQIA+ issues, inspiring student-led efforts and national praise.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Undergraduate students
  • School of Education

Advanced CyberCamp Prepares the Next Generation for Cyber Workforce

The second annual Air Force Association CyberCamp immersed 250 high schoolers in activities to identify malicious code, check for hackers and defend simulated network systems.

  • Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Project by Katz Alumnus Highlights Young Black Leaders, Creates Community Ties

Brian Burley (BUS 鈥13G) continues the social enterprise he started with the launch of his book 鈥淵NGBLKPGH鈥 (Young Black 51精品视频sburgh). The book features more than 140 African-American professionals

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Center on Race and Social Problems
  • Center for Urban Education

Manufacturing Assistance Center Connects Communities With Technical Skills, Careers

Recently relocated to 51精品视频sburgh's Homewood neighborhood, 51精品视频's Manufacturing Assistance Center offers classes, programs and workshops in precision manufacturing, providing skills needed to work in a

  • Manufacturing Assistance Center
  • Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Dance Competition Benefits Free Clinic

Dhirana, a dance competition fundraiser founded by 51精品视频 students in 2012, recently raised $10,000 for the Birmingham Free Clinic, which helps community members access health care.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Department of Psychology
  • Department of Anthropology
Murray in a red top with a gold sash, standing next to a microscope

Biologist who champions diversity in science wins recognition for career achievements

Professor Sandra Murray was recently named a lifetime fellow by the American Society for Cell Biology 鈥 the first African American woman to be honored with the recognition.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Department of Cell Biology

High School Partners With University Archives to Teach Local History, Give College Credit

A U.S. history teacher partnered with 51精品视频鈥檚 College in High School and the 51精品视频-Assisted Communities and Schools programs to help students learn local history 鈥 and earn college credit.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Delegation Brings 51精品视频 Pride to Los Angeles

The visit to Southern California was the University鈥檚 latest endeavor to celebrate accomplishments, strengthen ties with alumni, meet with University supporters and other partners and build awareness

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Two people stand behind a girl in a kimono. Off-camera, they are tying a ceremonial sash.

Coming of age ceremony brings Japanese tradition and the 51精品视频sburgh community together

In Japan, the age of 20 is considered the beginning of adulthood. A group of Japanese women studying English at 51精品视频 were away from home during the traditional national holiday, so the University and

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Asian Studies Center
  • English Language Institute