June 7, 2023

Ayushma Neopaney: Belonging and becoming American

"On a recent evening, 30 students from my high school gathered to share a meal of traditional Nepali foods like momos and chow mein noodles. We’re a pretty diverse mix — American born, immigrant, white and students of color. And we’re all members of Global Minds, a youth-led after-school program...
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June 7, 2023

Upper St. Clair student named World Affairs Council fellow

Upper St. Clair High School sophomore Giuliana A. has been named a Fundraising & Development Fellow at the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. She is one of only seven students from throughout the region selected for this year-long experience. Read more from the South Hills Almanac.
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May 24, 2023

Upper St. Clair junior named World Affairs Council Fellow

An Upper St. Clair High School junior has been selected to participate in the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh Youth Fellowship program. Lucia M. will serve as a Careers & Conferences Fellow from June 1, 2023, through June 15, 2024. Lucia is looking forward to working and collaborating with others...
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April 4, 2023

Pittsburgh’s Immigrant Puzzle: How do we catch up in…

From Pittsburgh Quarterly:   Allegheny county’s small population bump from 2010 to 2020 owes much to a spike in the number of immigrants who decided to make it their home. They accounted for more than 60 percent of the 27,000 residents the county added overall.   “Pittsburgh has the potential...
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January 11, 2023

City Theatre and World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh To…

From Pittsburgh Magazine: Playwright and producer Audrey Rose Dégez has written a script that sheds light on decades of cultural suppression in Ukraine, misconceptions of Ukrainian culture and the resiliency of its residents. Her Pittsburgh-based artistic residency, Slovo. Theater Group, features professional actors from Kharkiv, a city in northeast Ukraine....
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September 21, 2022

The Steelers present the Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award to…

Council President and CEO Betty Cruz stepped on the field to accept the Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award at the Steelers vs. Patriots game on September 18, 2022! Presented by the Steelers in celebration of Hispanic and Latino Heritage month, this award honors a Hispanic leader who is making a difference...
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August 24, 2022

Meet the nonprofit aiming to build a more inclusive…

"Believe it or not, there is life beyond the Steel City. For over 90 years, The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh has been spreading that message, sending students to explore different countries, educating people about political candidates, and working to remind Pittsburghers that there are things happening in the rest...
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June 9, 2022

SEEN: World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh Spring Soiree

We welcomed more than 260 guests to its Spring Soiree on Thursday, June 9, at The Maverick (formerly Ace Hotel) in East Liberty.  The event’s theme was Sparking Bold Thoughts – inspired by our new tagline and mission – and was a celebration of global connectedness, culture and community. Read more...
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June 6, 2022

World Affairs Council’s Illuminate winners making Pittsburgh a more…

We announced the recipients of our first Illuminate Awards, which recognize leaders who have made a difference in advancing global mindedness and connection in the Pittsburgh region in four categories – community leader, business leader, educator and youth. Read more in this article from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: World Affairs Council's...
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