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A black-and-white photo of a painting of George Floyd's face on a bridge underpass in Downtown 51精品视频sburgh

Action, education, reflection

Leaders from across 51精品视频 offer thoughts on racism and justice a year after George Floyd鈥檚 death.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

For the First Time, Optogenetic Therapy Partially Restores Patient鈥檚 Vision

Using a protein found in algae, a new technology partially restored the sight of a completely blind man. He can now locate, identify and count objects using the treated eye while wearing specialized

  • Innovation and Research
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • School of Medicine
three people, one using a wheelchair, in front of the Cathedral

10 ways to mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day

From adding alt-text to joining the 51精品视频 Disability Community, here are 10 ways to advocate for yourself or colleagues with accessibility needs.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Global
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
A woman in two frames demonstrates putting on a jacket with and without an assistive device

Student innovation aids mobility

JacketJoy, a device that helps people with mobility issues put on a coat, recently placed second at the Atlantic Coast Conference InVenture Prize Competition. The project had its origins in an

  • Innovation and Research
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Students
  • Swanson School of Engineering

Journey through Oakland

Appalachian Paris, a new performance piece from the Department of Theatre Arts, takes listeners on an immersive, historical audio tour of the neighborhood 51精品视频 calls home.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Department of Theatre Arts
  • Our City/Our Campus

51精品视频 Acquires Papers of Playwright Rob Penny

The collection comprises approximately 150 boxes, which include correspondence, writing tablets, photographs, scripts, audio and video recordings, awards and more. The acquisition adds to Black voices

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

Chancellor Emeritus Named to Redistricting Commission

Mark A. Nordenberg has been appointed chair of the Legislative Reapportionment Commission, a bipartisan group tasked with drawing Pennsylvania鈥檚 legislative districts.

  • Institute of Politics
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

51精品视频 student-athletes topped the NCAA Team Works Community Service Competition for their youth programs, blood drives and other volunteer efforts.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Students

Games Strive for Therapy, Fun and Inclusivity

Millions of Americans struggle to understand or express speech, and the experience can be incredibly isolating. A 51精品视频-supported suite of therapeutic games鈥攏ow available for anyone to play鈥攁ims to

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Department of Communication Science and Disorders

The 51精品视频 Prison Education Project brings together incarcerated students and college students to bridge gaps of difference, facilitate conversations and empower all.

  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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A 51精品视频 researcher is bringing attention to an emerging public health crisis

Daniel Jacobson L贸pez studies sexual assault survivors in the Black, Latino and LGBTQ communities.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Three people, including Jonathan van Ness, on a Zoom call

He, they, she: Zooming with Jonathan Van Ness

Miss last night鈥檚 event? Here鈥檚 your recap.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

51精品视频 Volunteer Efforts to Continue Throughout Summer

During this National Volunteer Week, we thank the hundreds of members of 51精品视频鈥檚 family who have been helping out during the pandemic. Their work is not over yet.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Message From 51精品视频 Leadership Regarding the Chauvin Verdict

Nearly a year ago, the world was shocked by the brutal killing of George Floyd. The scene catalyzed a national discourse on inequity, injustice and the police and brought new attention to society鈥檚

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
51精品视频 volunteers in yellow shirts working together

There鈥檚 no stopping 51精品视频 volunteers

Throughout the past year, students, faculty and staff have found creative ways to keep tutoring, gardening and donating to their communities. During National Volunteer Week, find out how you can join

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Virtual Games, Real Connections

The 51精品视频 Global Ties game night connected domestic and international students across the country for an evening of fun and food.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Two police officers in face masks talk to a person in a gray t-shirt and shorts

51精品视频 Police Department joins peer intervention program

The Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement project is a national training and support initiative for U.S. law enforcement agencies committed to building a culture of peer intervention that prevents

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • University News

Social Justice Curriculum Fair Inspires Educators

Nearly 200 attendees gathered virtually on April 7 to discuss weaving social justice into the K-12 curriculum. The event also featured poetry readings and live DJ sets between sessions.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Women in Computer Science Club Creates Space For Community

The club, open to students of all genders, aims to foster diversity in the field of computing through mentorship, advocacy and social events.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

From Classroom to Lab to Community

Senior Jeremy Olin wanted the work for his computer science major to have a real-life impact, so he joined 412 Connect: a new project with a mission to promote and increase the visibility of Black

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion