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No. 1 ROC finishes dominant run to win the first Pitt Madness
The beloved mascot won each of his rounds with over 59% of the votes. Look back on his matchups throughout the month.
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A Pitt professor is using virtual reality to connect to the Hill District’s past
The Time Traveling Project adds historical context to the photography of Charles “Teenie” Harris, a prolific chronicler of 20th-century Black life.
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Pitt will pay tribute to 7 community leaders on Feb. 24
This year’s K. Leroy Irvis Black History Month celebration will recognize unsung champions of the arts.
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Pitt BioForge appointed its inaugural CEO
Ken Gabriel will lead the Hazelwood Green facility and serve as director of Pitt’s Advanced Biomanufacturing Institute.
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LifeX won a $2 million economic development grant
The life sciences capital growth company will use the funds to accelerate technology entrepreneurship in Pittsburgh and beyond.
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Pitt earned the 2023 C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship Award
The national honor recognizes the University’s Pittsburgh Study.
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Pitt’s OLLI program inspires lifelong learning
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Pitt has become a thriving hub for older adults seeking intellectual enrichment and a vibrant community of lifelong learners.
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Local events set to honor the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victims
Five years later, all are invited to reflect, volunteer and create messages of hope.
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Get ready for Pittsburgh’s single-use plastic ban
Pitt Sustainability offers advice on adjusting to the citywide change, which begins Oct. 14.
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7 Halloween-themed events in Pittsburgh
Put these horror movies, haunted trails, rock climbing and more on your list of scary season activities.
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This Pitt senior opened for Jerry Seinfeld. Now he’s part of Pittsburgh’s comedy renaissance.
Meet the self-proclaimed “ugly white man” who wants to be the next John Mulaney.
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Travel the world this October without leaving Pittsburgh
These five events put international art, voices and perspectives on display.
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A monthlong celebration will mark the rich heritage of Pittsburgh’s Latinx and Hispanic communities
Organizers hope festivals, art exhibits, professional development sessions and other events will show participants the nation’s largest ethnic group is not a monolith.
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Be a Good Neighbor Block Parties connect campus and community
Short- and long-term residents of the Oakland neighborhood are invited to free, family friendly events this September.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pitt Arrival 2023 in pictures
Here’s how new and returning Panthers kicked off the 2023-24 academic year.
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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.