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A vaccine clinic in Homewood helped more than 400 people get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines this week
Sponsored by a half dozen local organizations, including Pitt, the clinic boosted access to the life-saving shots.
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Pitt to lead the region’s transformation into a life sciences powerhouse
The University of Pittsburgh, with a historic nine-figure grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation, looks to bring manufacturing back to the city — and catalyze game-changing economic growth.
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What Pittsburgh students need to know before Thanksgiving break
Here’s how to get home, what to do if you’re staying on campus and important COVID-19 info.
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Pitt’s new recreation and wellness center will champion students’ mental and physical wellness
"The newest, coolest and healthiest place on campus" is coming soon.
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Get fresh greens all year round at many Pitt dining locations
The University has partnered with local agricultural company Fifth Season to grow lettuce, spinach and other greens using 97% less land and 95% less water than traditional farming methods.
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Pitt Police respond to campus safety concerns
Students are urged to continue staying alert and reporting suspicious activity to police.
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11 Pitt veterans who made a major impact
Learn about how these military greats, from the author of the GI Bill of Rights to a former Army Surgeon General, shaped the world — and how Pitt shaped them.
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You can rent a phone charger at 32 local businesses thanks to Pitt alumni
The portable charger will juice up your phone in just 30 minutes.
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New University budget model approved
The new model provides Responsibility Centers with greater authority, enabling them to better work toward Pitt’s strategic goals.
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Places to study besides the library
If your usual study spot in Hillman is closed, we’ve got a few ideas for where else to go.
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What you need to know about COVID-19 boosters
Pitt’s COVID-19 Medical Response Office answers your most frequently asked questions.
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See an archive of student reactions to the Tree of Life massacre
Memorabilia, notes, programs, historical documents and more are now housed at the Senator John Heinz History Center. Learn how students and faculty curated the materials.
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Pittsburgh restaurants to try during Family Weekend
Lean into fall with pumpkin curry or dream of warmer times with pineapple mango tomatillo salsa. See Pittwire’s picks of restaurants to check out on your parents’ dime.
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It takes a village to keep trees healthy
Aurora Sharrard, Pitt’s director of sustainability, explains why you might see arborists on the Pittsburgh campus — and why our trees require regular care.
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Civic Action Week gets students, faculty and staff out in the city
The second annual week of events prompted the Pitt community not just to volunteer, but to engage with bigger questions around civic responsibility and organizing.
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Festival showcases Latin American and Caribbean cultures
Food, fun and feather headdresses made for a vibrant scene outside the William Pitt Union during the Center for Latin American Studies’ annual festival, held at Pitt since 1979. See the photos.
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Facilities apprenticeship program brings new levels of Hill District community partnership and collaboration
The new program is providing meaningful career opportunities for residents like Lemel Alexander.
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See some of the major renovations on campus
Remodeling across the Pittsburgh campus has brightened buildings, improved safety and modernized building infrastructure. Check out photos of the spaces.
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Scenes from Homecoming 2021
The Panthers scored big to win against the University of New Hampshire in Saturday’s game, capping off a week of scavenger hunts, giveaways, reunions and Pitt spirit. See photos from all the
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Homecoming is for students, too
Happy Homecoming, Panthers! The Sept. 20-25 activities aren’t just for football fans and alums: a host of in-person events are scheduled for students, too.