'A Critical Language': University of Pittsburgh Adds Arabic Major to its Offerings
University of Pittsburgh student Zahra Chittalia dreams of someday working to help refugees — and she knows that being able to communicate with them would make this work much more effective.
The Asian Studies Center Welcomes new Assistant Director for Partnerships & Programming, Linda Lieu
Please join the entire Asian Studies Center staff, faculty, students, and community in welcoming Linda Lieu to her new position as Assistant Director for Partnerships & Programming.
Alison in London: Researching Collective Performances of Disability and Drag
Hello! My name is Alison Mahoney. I’m a PhD candidate in Theatre and Performance Studies at Pitt, where I’m working on my dissertation, which focuses on the work of disability performance collectives, especially those whose performances have contested or nonnormative relationships to speech and voice.
The Pitt library’s Vast and Varied Latin American Collection Can ‘Speak to Anyone’
Martha Mantilla’s interests in books and culture moved her from her roots in Colombia to destinations all around the world, and eventually to a long career as the librarian of the Eduardo Lozano Latin American Collection at the University of Pittsburgh.
How Pitt Helped August Wilson’s ‘Jitney’ Make its Debut in Italy
August Wilson’s national renown and profile have reached new heights in recent years, as celebrities like Denzel Washington have brough the Century Cycle to the big screen. However, his legacy achieved a new milestone last year when “Jitney” made its debut in Vicenza, Italy.
School of Medicine and Inserm Announce Plans to Establish an International Vision Institute
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research, Inserm, will establish an International Vision Institute. This joint lab will be Inserm’s first such partnership outside of Europe.
Raed El Rafei’s New Film will Premiere at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
Raed El Rafei, assistant professor of film and media studies in Pitt’s Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, will premiere his new film at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam in November.
Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs 2024 Showcases Scholarship Awardees
The Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs (NRIEP) hosted a Scholarship Awardee Showcase on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, displaying 104 student study abroad, independent research, and internship experiences across the 31 different countries represented by the University of Pittsburgh’s Nat
Chancellor Joan Gabel has Been Named Chair of the Fulbright Scholar Advisory Board
After three years as a member, University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Joan Gabel has risen to the role of chair of the Fulbright Scholar Advisory Board (CIES).
Provost-announced Changes Include Two to Lead Pitt’s Global Efforts
Provost Joe McCarthy has announced several personnel changes since the beginning of the semester.
Apply Now for Fulbright-funded Pitt Faculty Trip to Senegal
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded funding for a cohort of 12 Pitt faculty, academic administrators or doctoral students to spend a month in Senegal next summer, focusing on language acquisition and cultural immersion, while establishing a partnership for ongoing research.
Introducing the University Center for International Studies’ Interim Co-directors
The University of Pittsburgh has named two interim co-directors for the University Center for International Studies (UCIS).
CLAS Welcomes Emicida to Pitt's Campus in 60th Anniversary Celebrations
The Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) was happy to welcome Emicida to campus last week. Throughout the week, the Brazilian rapper, writer, entrepreneur, and contemporary thinker held a series of pop-up course sessions focusing on Brazilian history, culture and music.
Third Annual Indigenous Cultural Festival Commences in Oakland
On a rainy Wednesday afternoon in Schenley Plaza, the loud echoes of drums and intertribal song echoed around Oakland from the “mini powwow” taking place as a part of the third annual Indigenous Cultural Festival.
Frederick Honors and German Department Encourage Fulbright Winners’ Work in Germany
Pitt has been named a top Fulbright-producing school nine times since 2013, and although recipients can work in over 160 countries, Germany is one of the most popular choices.