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Op-Ed | On transphobia, racism and homophobia: An open letter to leadership at the University of Pittsburgh

By Luke Morales, Pitt Alumnus • September 14, 2023

On Friday, March 10, I sent an email to various University leadership, including Ann Cudd, Carla Panzella, Patrick Gallagher, Clyde Pickett and the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

‘Oh We Belong’ end-of-year celebration fosters inclusivity, shared spaces

By Amy Zhang, Staff Writer • April 17, 2023

The Office of Inclusion and Belonging hosted its first annual “Oh We Belong” event on Friday afternoon. Students from diverse student organizations and communities gathered on the sixth floor of the William Pitt Union to enjoy international cuisine, music and raffle prizes.

Opinion | Sinead O’Dwyer’s show at London Fashion Week shows that diversity in high fashion is important

By Kelly Xiong, Staff Columnist • February 27, 2023

As London Fashion Week came to an end, one show had people talking — Sinéad O’Dwyer’s. The show was incredibly diverse, featuring models of all sizes and races — something underrepresented in luxury fashion.

Asha Chai-Chang offers the do’s and don’ts to fostering inclusive communities

By Gabriella Garvin, Staff Writer • February 3, 2023

The “Intersection of Race, Disability and Religion: A First Person Experience” webinar took place Thursday evening. Asha Chai-Chang, a director and writer, offered attendees advice on how to navigate intersectionality firsthand.

‘A sense of belonging’: Global Ties welcomes international students to campus

By Patrick Swain, Staff Writer • September 7, 2022

Led by a team of student mentors, Global Ties hosts events to help international students make friends, learn American traditions, explore Pittsburgh and acclimate to life in the United States. This fall is the first fully in-person semester for Global Ties since spring 2020.

New CGS major focuses on importance of ethics in criminal justice

By Alaina Goldberg, Staff Writer • February 1, 2022

Pitt introduced a new College of General Studies major — law, criminal justice and society — last fall which is a combination of legal studies and the administrative justice majors.

First-generation students work to make best of fall semester, despite pandemic

By Suln Yun, For The Pitt News • November 18, 2020

Without the same background knowledge of college that their peers may have, first-generation college students face distinct challenges, such as the college application process, financial difficulties and the adjustment to college life.

Pitt joins program to increase diversity, inclusivity in STEM faculty

By Millicent Watt, For The Pitt News • November 2, 2020

Pitt — along with 18 other universities across the country — was selected to join the three-year Aspire: The National Alliance for Inclusive & Diverse STEM Faculty program.

Pitt introduces new website dedicated to social justice

By Betul Tuncer, For The Pitt News • October 30, 2020

Morgan Ottley, the president of the Black Action Society, said one of her organization’s main goals is to push for transparency from Pitt. She said the University’s new social justice website is a good place to start.

Swanson receives commitment for a donation that could exceed $10 million to help underrepresented students

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • October 21, 2020

The Swanson School of Engineering received received a commitment for a donation that could exceed $10 million on Wednesday from an anonymous Pitt engineering alumnus and his wife to financially support underrepresented undergraduate students in the Pitt EXCEL program.