In addition to providing classroom support, the University Center for Teaching and Learning is available to provide academic event support for scholarly activities that occur outside of the classroom. If you are planning an on-campus meeting, conference, or symposium, we…

A few updates are coming soon to Top Hat, including a change to the integration connection in Canvas. Please refer to these instructions for a detailed step by step guide. The LMS Sync button to sync grades with Canvas will…

The Teaching Center’s Open Lab is proud to be highlighted in this year’s Horizon Report, an annual EDUCAUSE publication that profiles important trends and key technologies and practices shaping the future of teaching and learning. When the University of Pittsburgh…

This year, Ramadan begins the evening of April 1 and ends the evening of May 1. During this time, those of Islamic faith fast from sunrise to sunset, and focus on contemplation and reflection. Ramadan involves prayers late into the…

We have reached a hopeful milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic. As of March 28, masking is optional on all Pitt campuses. While this represents a return to a semblance of normalcy, we must be thoughtful as we make the transition…

U.S. News & World Report released the 2022 Best Online Programs rankings this week. The report evaluated more than 1,700 online bachelor's and master's degree programs, and ranked four University of Pittsburgh online programs as some of the best in…

In spring, the Teaching Center will pilot a new faculty learning community. The Equity and Inclusion Faculty Learning Community (FLC) will bring together instructors (faculty and graduate student teaching assistants) to explore topics related to equitable and inclusive teaching and…

All faculty and staff have access to these member benefits thanks to our renewed institutional membership to the Online Learning Consortium: Free webinars Member pricing on workshops, teaching certificate programs, mastery series programs, conferences and events Publications Awards Use your…

October is Mental Health Awareness Month at Pitt, and faculty are encouraged to think about how engaging with your students can support their well-being. To assist you with having conversations with students, please visit Thrive@Pitt and the University Counseling Center…

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is imbedded in University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Patrick Gallagher's Plan for Pitt as a vehicle to help create a welcoming environment. To promote a University community that is rich, vibrant, and embraces differences, the University…