Pitt professors compile Pittsburgh human rights stories
By Katie Sottile, For The Pitt News
February 10, 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 15, 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 days,” Rice said. Rice — a former United Nations ambassador and national security advisor to the ...