Community News
The Gismondi Foundation has committed to more than $1 million to support Pitt’s community engagement efforts
The Gismondi Foundation — created by Pitt trustee John Gismondi (A&S ’75, LAW ’78) and his wife, Lisa — has topped the $1 million mark in giving to the University of Pittsburgh to strengthen and expand the educational support it provides in school and out of school across its Neighborhood Commitments in Homewood, the Hill District, Oakland and Greater Hazelwood.
Roberto Clemente Panel Event, Sept. 16
Join Pitt and the Roberto Clemente Foundation for a panel discussion celebrating the legendary Roberto Clemente on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. in Alumni Hall.
Shatara Murphy Named Assistant Vice Chancellor for Anchor Initiatives
Shatara Murphy will serve as the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Anchor Initiatives within the Office of Engagement and Community Affairs, effective Aug. 28. In this new role, Murphy will lead the ongoing coordination, management and development of Anchor Initiatives at the University of Pittsburgh.
Four APLU Universities Selected as Finalists for 2023 C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship Award
The Pittsburgh Study won the W. K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award
2023 Be A Good Neighbor Block Parties
This August and September, join the Office of Engagement and Community Affairs throughout Oakland for an evening of fun, food, prizes, meeting your neighbors, and making connections!
