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Pitt will host the JCC Maccabi Games in summer 2025
More than 6,000 young athletes, coaches and family members are expected to attend the world’s largest in-person Jewish youth sporting event.
This popular Pitt class reveals the city's secrets
A Pitt English class called Secret Pittsburgh invites students to explore the city's most interesting, unusual or historic sites — and discover some things about themselves along the way.
She’s built a welcoming place for Latino immigrants in Pittsburgh
GSPIA alum Rosamaria Cristello created the Latino Community Center to help the city's immigrant community thrive.
These grazing goats helped the Pitt grounds crew clear a hillside
The herd provides a fossil fuel free solution to combating invasive vines and underbrush.
Your guide to Juneteenth celebrations around Pittsburgh
Check out these arts, culture and service events throughout the month.
Prevention at Pitt was recognized as a community champion against sexual violence
Significant growth, peer education programs and partnerships with nonprofits are just a few reasons the University coalition earned the Pittsburgh Action Against Rape honor.
Forensic pathologist Cyril Wecht dies at 93
In a career spanning medicine and politics, the Pitt alumnus made a mark on Pittsburgh and the country.
Oakland will be home to a new affordable housing community for LGBTQ+ older adults
The Mosaic complex, which will offer 48 units for people 62 and older, is a first for Western Pennsylvania.
The newest Cathedral of Learning falcons were banded and given a clean bill of health
See photos of the pair of fluffy, football-sized chicks from their May 20 banding.
6 tips for hanging your hammock without harming trees
The University’s Pittsburgh campus is home to almost 4,000 trees; here’s how to pick an optimal spot for your afternoon siesta.
This man of many voices got his start at Pitt’s WPTS
Looney Tunes star Jeff Bergman paid a visit to the Pittsburgh campus before his appearance at Steel City Con.
A Pitt program is connecting people through storytelling to build a more inclusive campus
The CuPID project received a $500,000 Pitt Seed grant to amplify dialogue-based curriculum across the University. An upcoming summer course focuses on the health sciences community.
Pitt is updating its Campus Master Plan
The Office of Planning, Design and Construction will lead the update, which will strengthen the University’s commitment to sustainability, community engagement and more.
Just 3% of teens from Pennsylvania’s foster system go to college. This Pitt program aims to change that.
The Horizon Scholars Program provides comprehensive support to Pitt students on all campuses who have experience with the child welfare system. Here’s how you can help — or get help.
David Snoke is the new co-director of the Pittsburgh Quantum Institute
With decades of conducting groundbreaking experiments, he will help position the interdisciplinary collaboration as a leader in quantum research.
New rooftop solar installations are springing up across campus
Four arrays will provide the equivalent energy of taking more than 100 cars off the road — and more are on the way.
See 1950s Pittsburgh through this alumnus’ lens
In his book, Michael Rosella provides a tender and compelling glimpse of Pitt in the past.
The University Pharmacy has switched to biodegradable prescription bottles
The push to up the office’s sustainability game was led by director Michelle Covone.
5 key takeaways from Pitt’s first Year of Discourse and Dialogue
An April capstone event highlighted embracing differences and learning about the First Amendment as strategies to make difficult conversations easier.
The Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory and Women for a Healthy Environment join forces to investigate local water systems
Their findings help ensure Allegheny County’s water systems are safe and accessible for all.
