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Become a more confident cyclist during Pitt’s Bike to Campus Week
From fix-it stations to free rides, the Pittsburgh campus has everything you need to bike around town. Learn more about urban cycling during Sept. 12-16 events.
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Pitt Arrival 2022 in photos
From New Student Convocation to the annual Activities Fair, the Pittsburgh campus was abuzz during Welcome Week. See our favorite pictures.
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7 things to do in the ’Burgh this September
There’s plenty to keep you busy, including block parties, film screenings and a Chinese cultural festival.
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Pittsburgh’s ‘neighborly playground’ for neuroscience has new leadership
Pitt’s Julie Fiez and Carnegie Mellon’s Lori Holt will lead the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition into its next era of collaboration and curiosity.
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A beginner’s guide to becoming a Pitt fan
Whether you’re new to Pitt or a proud parent, here are the athletics traditions you need to know.
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Pitt and ElevateBio are partnering to bring cell and gene therapy manufacturing to Pittsburgh
With a 30-year agreement, the biotech company will be the first tenant at Pitt BioForge on Hazelwood Green.
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These free block parties will bring Oakland residents and students together
All neighbors — both short- and long-term — are invited to the September events featuring food, games, music and more.
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Lantern Night explained
Pitt’s oldest tradition turns 102 this year — learn more about the rite of passage and how it’s changed over time.
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Your 2022 guide to dining on the Pittsburgh campus
Highlights include new SodaStream machines and an improved employee dining program.
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A brief history of the Backyard Brawl
Pitt football is set to play West Virginia University for the first time since 2011. Brush up on the long-standing rivalry ahead of the Sept. 1 game.
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The University of Pittsburgh is a top college for LGBTQIA+ students
Best Colleges recognized Pitt's gender-inclusive housing, comprehensive resources and integration of LGBTQIA+ students in Greek Life.
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The Community Engagement Center in Homewood has a new director
Homewood resident and educator Michelle Stewart plans to further strengthen collaborations between the community and University partners.
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Memorable moments from the 2022 Diversity Forum
The four-day event sparked learning, conversations and connections. Here’s a recap.
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5 free things to do in Pittsburgh this August
From salsa dancing to stargazing, we’ve got you covered for budget-friendly fun.
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MLB, USA Softball and kids alike use a Pitt inventor’s smart bats and balls
Diamond Kinetics, founded by a Pitt professor and alumnus, creates sensors and other tech to help players analyze their game.
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Meet the University’s only female motorcycle officer
In addition to cruising campus, Sgt. Jessica Urban coordinates Pitt Police’s participation in the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania and serves as a field training officer.
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Pittsburgh’s Neighborhood 91 will be home to futuristic manufacturing
A recent event at the Neighborhood 91 campus brought together the regional defense manufacturing community and showed the promise of 3D printing for industry.
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Here’s what Pitt is doing to spend more money with diverse businesses
Meet Jennifer Barnes, Pitt’s supplier diversity and sustainability coordinator who’s helping Pennsylvania businesses thrive at Pitt.
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6 ways to get outside this July
There’s plenty to do this month, including baseball games, the return of Picklesburgh, and movies in the park.
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Go behind the scenes of the Pitt Nationality Room that portrays colonial life in America
Get a closer look at how English colonists lived before the founding of the United States of America.