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Pittsburgh’s 2nd annual Indigenous Cultural Festival will celebrate the region’s indigenous residents
Everyone regardless of background is invited to the Sept. 18-24 festivities, which include a mini powwow and special exhibits at Pitt.
Keep up with campus construction at Pitt
Check out a new deli in The Eatery or watch construction projects from your desk with two livestreams.
How August Wilson’s archive came home to the University of Pittsburgh
The renowned playwright’s work is widely acclaimed for embodying key elements of 20th-century America. His actual life — in which Pittsburgh was centerstage — did too.
Pitt Arrival 2023 in pictures
Here’s how new and returning Panthers kicked off the 2023-24 academic year.
The Pittsburgh Study won the W. K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award
The innovative longitudinal effort is conducting research in collaboration with community partners to help kids thrive.
18% of Pitt’s energy will now come from the sun
A partnership at the Gaucho Solar farm, the largest solar energy facility in Southwestern Pennsylvania, is yet another milestone on Pitt's road to carbon neutrality.
Iconic — and cheap — Pittsburgh spots new students won’t want to miss
Use your Panther Card to get in discounted or free.
Mark hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with Pitt and 1Hood Media on June 15
A free multimedia discussion will examine the rebellious art form that’s gone mainstream.
Catch these Pittsburgh Pride Month events
Plus, resources for LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff at Pitt.
Pitt’s Equestrian Club brings a little country to the city
Riders credit the organization with providing a haven and community connections.
Construction and renovation begins at the New Granada Theater
The historic building will be the future home of the Hill District Community Engagement Center.
How to mark Memorial Day weekend in Pittsburgh
Head to the Soldiers and Sailors annual celebration near campus, or visit these local memorials to honor the day.
Introducing the new director of the Hill District Community Engagement Center
Kelly Protho began her new role in the neighborhood she’s long loved on March 17.
16 resources for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Celebrate Asian pop culture, join an Asian interest sorority and fight for civil rights with these Pitt and Pittsburgh-based groups.
Pitt professors bring hands-on scientific research into Pittsburgh Public Schools
The EvolvingSTEM program gives high school classrooms the tools to deliver lab-ready lessons to kids. Key Pitt suppliers pitched in to help, too.
A new peregrine falcon moved into the Cathedral of Learning
Carla, a 3-year-old female falcon, has moved into the nest after a tough season for the previous resident female.
What’s new in campus construction at Pitt
From a sprawling wellness center to cutting-edge classrooms, recent and upcoming upgrades on Pitt campuses are all part of a larger plan to improve the student experience.
Highlights from the 2018-2022 Pitt Sustainability Plan progress report
From declining greenhouse gas emissions to innovative educational campaigns, Pitt is on its way to meeting many of the 68 goals established in the 2018 plan. Here’s what you need to know.
Don’t miss these 5 things in Pitt’s new Jonas Salk exhibit
An iron lung, an award from Disneyland and an iconic desk are among the objects on display from the polio pioneer’s archives.
This Pitt program trains members of Black churches to provide bereavement counseling
Thanks to the Pitt Innovation Challenge, the TRIBUTE program is increasing mental health support in communities of color. You can fund your bold idea, too.
