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…
The Teaching Center, in collaboration with the Office of the Provost, will present a series of virtual workshops on Student Success throughout the fall term. The first is scheduled for Aug. 18, and is now open for registration. This workshop will…
As part of the University’s planned retirement of Box and migration of data to OneDrive, the Box integration will be removed from Canvas on Aug. 19. While Box will still be available for current users during this migration process, new users…
Content Introduction Overview/How to Use Limitations Student Directions Assignment Ideas New Assignment Type: Student Annotation Submissions Canvas is getting a significant new feature with the May 2021 Feature Update ("Canvas Release"), going live on May 15. The new feature, called…
Lenore Thomas, associate professor and chair of the Department of Studio Arts, woke up with a clear vision: to create an interactive gallery for the 2021 Student Exhibition where visitors could learn about and experience the success of the department’s…