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U.N. Ambassador Aubrey Webson brings diplomatic experience to Pitt students

By Anna Ligorio, Staff Writer • October 16, 2020

Aubrey Webson, the current United Nations ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda, answered questions from Pitt students in a live Zoom webinar Wednesday night.

Pitt professors compile Pittsburgh human rights stories

By Katie Sottile, For The Pitt News • February 11, 2020

The conclusions drawn from the study will be compiled as a part of the Universal Periodic Review, a report that is published every four years to depict the human rights records of 193 United Nations Member States.

Cudd speaks at U.N.’s “Spotlight on Pittsburgh”

By Erica Guthrie, Assistant News Editor • September 23, 2019

Ann Cudd, Pitt's Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor, spoke about University initiatives at U.N.'s "Spotlight on Pittsburgh" in New York Monday.

Trump administration: a worldwide embarrassment

By Josh Gaylord, For The Pitt News • October 19, 2018

Trump claims he’s “accomplished more than almost any administration” — but his “accomplishments” have hardly been good. The president has pushed archaic policies and eroded political alliances.

Corporations need to step up to limit climate change

By Sandy Fairclough, Staff Columnist • October 16, 2018

The scientific panelists at the U.N. have proved that if we want to avoid detrimental changes to our planet’s climate, someone needs do something to address the major impact human activity is having on the planet, fast. This responsibility lands on the large corporations who have most contributed to this environmental damage.

Susan Rice discusses U.N., Iran Deal

By Madeline Gavatorta | Staff Writer • October 6, 2017

The crowd burst out laughing when Susan Rice pointed out that NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden talked at another Pitt Program Council event held last year. “That guy pissed— ruined a lot of my...