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A Message from the Associate Dean for Student Wellness

I’m writing now to share some information about what we know so far about the monkeypox virus and what we are doing to respond to it and ensure the health and well-being of our community.  

Message from SGB President Danielle Floyd: 2022 Diversity Forum

The recent racial injustices, attacks on reproductive rights, and rise in gun violence we have seen unfold across communities nationwide have produced a clear message: We must do better. Institutional racism, bigotry, and discrimination continue to plague our society, from the highest levels of government to the interactions on our very own campus. Students have grown up with lockdown drills, a worldwide pandemic, and the murder of George Floyd; we know that these issues are neither distant nor rare. It is here and real, and we stand in support of students.

Pride Month Staff Feature: Meet Ali

There are a few new faces joining us in Student Affairs, one of them being Ali Hoefnagel! Ali recently joined the Office of Belonging and Inclusion as the LGBTQIA+ Programs Coordinator and brings over a decade of experience working with queer young folks at the intersection of art and social justice. This position is new to Pitt and will allow a dedicated, full-time staff member to support and provide for Pitt’s large queer student population. 

Pitt received a $245,000 innovation grant to improve students’ careers and lives

The University of Pittsburgh is one of 15 universities to receive an innovation grant in the initial phase of Strada Education Network’s $10 million Beyond Completion Challenge.

The grants aim to help universities across the country develop new solutions to improve career and life opportunities for more students of color, first-generation students and those who struggle to afford education.

A Message to Our Community

In the wake of the Orlando tragedy, Pitt affirms that it stands with and in support of our community, particularly our LGBTQIA+, Latino, and Muslim communities, all of which have been uniquely affected by the Orlando tragedy. In the aftermath of these types of tragedies, it is important that we resist the temptation to overgeneralize about cultural and religious groups. There is never justification for violence against others, particularly violence based on a person’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, or religion.