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Pitt’s Equestrian Club brings a little country to the city

Riders credit the organization with providing a haven and community connections.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Students
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Construction and renovation begins at the New Granada Theater

The historic building will be the future home of the Hill District Community Engagement Center.

  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
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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.

  • Our City/Our Campus
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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.

  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
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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.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Asian Studies Center
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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.

  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Teaching & Learning
  • School of Medicine
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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.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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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.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
The Cathedral of Learning

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.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Sustainability
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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.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • School of Public Health
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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.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
  • Innovation and Research
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
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Graduating Pittsburgh Public Scholars want to help the city and beyond

The Pitt program guarantees admission and financial assistance for Pittsburgh Public Schools’ valedictorians and salutatorians. Here’s how two hope to change the world.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Undergraduate students
  • Commencement 2023
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Pittsburgh universities join forces to raise awareness of sexual assault

Five universities, including Pitt, will come together April 16 to show solidarity and support for victims.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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6 things to do around the Pittsburgh campus in April

Design a spacecraft, attend free concerts and celebrate Pitt innovators.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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Pitt helped bring a gospel pioneer’s music back to life

A daylong community celebration honoring composer Charles Henry Pace and his activist wife, Frankie, resurrected songs not heard in more than six decades. Learn more about their legacy.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Center for American Music
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Here are the 2023 Community Engaged Scholarship Forum awardees

Pitt celebrated contributions to COVID-19 mitigation, drinking water quality and more at the March ceremony.

  • University News
  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
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This Pitt program is helping small minority-owned businesses succeed

The Mentor-Protege Program pairs large construction firms with smaller companies to create a more resilient regional economy.

  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
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Pitt students get invaluable career experience in this organization

The Incline Consulting Group builds students’ professional development and community by offering pro-bono consulting for nonprofits. Here’s how to join.

  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Undergraduate students
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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The Pitt Vaccination and Health Connection Hub is expanding its services

With more vaccination offerings, biometric screenings and a new website, the Hub on Fifth Avenue is becoming an even more important health resource for the Pitt community and beyond.

  • University News
  • Health and Wellness
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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7 free things to do in March

Check out Women’s History Month events, a spring festival and a poetry workshop. Plus, there’s pie.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Heinz Chapel
  • School of Computing and Information