Black History Month

Pitt School of Social Work is proud to celebrate Black History Month! Watch our social media accounts for profiles of local organizations working to improve the lives of Black Pittsburghers. 

ICYMI: The February 2023 DEI Learning Opportunities Calendar is now available online.

Also, Join the Center on Race and Social Problems and other sponsors for a series shedding light on the interconnected, anti-colonial struggles abroad and Black liberations movements in the United States, providing insights into the struggles for human dignity within past and present structures of empire and imperialism. More information.

There is also a Black History Month in Johnstown that will be livestreamed for all to access. Author, Cody McDevitt will be discussing Banished from Johnstown: Racist Backlash in Pennsylvania 

Monday, February 13, 2023 at 7pm (Doors open at 6pm)

Greater Johnstown High School Auditorium

Live stream here

SAVE THE DATE: Temple Grandin

The University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work and Center on Race and Social Problems presents the Florence Gibbs Momeyer Endowed Lecture featuring:

Temple Grandin, PhD

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

6 p.m.

University Club, 123 University Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Full invitation with registration information to follow.

If you are unable to attend in person, the lecture will be live streamed.

The Florence Gibbs Momeyer Endowed Lecture was established to advance understanding on timely social work topics in the areas of equity, inclusion, and human rights. 

Huguley speaks to WESA 90.5

Dr. James Huguley, associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work, spoke to WESA about the Pittsburgh Foundation's new strategic plan to address racial inequity and racial justice. Listen here.

Fellowship Spotlight: Roth Fellowship

Develop a deep understanding of the relationship between behavioral health (mental health, substance use) and physical health while completing your field placement with the largest healthcare provider in the region. 

• $10,000 stipend for 2nd year or Advanced Standing students
• $5,000 stipend for first year MSW students
• $7,500 stipend for BASW students

Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2023.

Learn more.