clyde wilson pickett Archives

‘Getting things right’: Clyde Wilson Pickett reflects on past year

By Elizabeth Primrose, Staff Writer • January 19, 2022

After joining Pitt’s Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in 2020, Clyde Wilson Pickett said he looked forward to supporting the Pittsburgh community as part of his work as vice chancellor and the office’s leader.

Who’s who: Your guide to the big names at Pitt

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer • June 27, 2021

It’s virtually impossible to remember everyone’s name at Pitt, let alone all the “important” people. So we’ve got you covered. Here’s a guide to the big names at Pitt that students will hear — and read in The Pitt News — most during the year.

‘A difficult time for us all’: Panel discusses mental health during COVID-19 pandemic, racial justice movement

By Alex Nieves, For The Pitt News • October 9, 2020

Camille Interligi, lead clinician for multicultural outreach from the University Counseling Center, said at a Monday roundtable that the concept of mental health itself — especially in regards to mental illness — is a racist and patriarchal construct.

‘I hope it’s a reckoning’: Panel encourages racial justice activism in Pittsburgh

By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer • July 28, 2020

X and other community members shared their thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement and racial inequities in Pittsburgh at the panel discussion.

Clyde Wilson Pickett named new vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion

By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief • June 25, 2020

Pitt announced Thursday that Clyde Wilson Pickett has been named the University’s new vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion.