Roc the Panther high-fives a student at Welcome Week

Welcome Week 2026 in photos

Features & Articles

Explore new offerings from Disability Resources and Services

From requesting accommodations early to booking rides to finding a mentor, here’s how Pitt students can put DRS to work this semester.

5 years in, a Pitt summer academy is helping students see themselves as teachers

The School of Education’s Genius, Joy, and Love academy has introduced Pittsburgh high school students to careers in teaching.

This garden grows community in South Oakland

Student volunteers from Epsilon Eta Delta, an environmental honors fraternity, are reviving a corner of the Pittsburgh neighborhood, adding green space and, soon, growing vegetables.

Panthers Forward, which has saved students $6M, is accepting applications

The one-of-a-kind Pitt program will provide 150 graduating seniors with up to $5,000 in direct federal student loan relief.

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Announcements and Updates
Pitt Panther statue.

Pitt is closed Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day

Two students on the Cathedral lawn

Stay informed and connected with the new PittSAFE app

Recreation and Wellness Center

Pitt will hold emergency evacuation drills throughout August

The Cathedral of Learning

University responds to recommendations from the Working Group on Antisemitism

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Accolades & Honors
Linda Williams-Moore

Linda Williams-Moore was named executive director of the Office of Inclusion and Belonging

Portrait of Gooden

Shelome Gooden has been appointed to new joint leadership roles

Mike Giancola

Mike Giancola is Pitt’s next dean of students

Posvar Hall Yellow Sculpture

Undergrad Ashley Mason was named to the Hillel International Student Cabinet

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