The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

With decades of Pitt researchers’ input, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope preps for launch

Features & Articles

This art installation turns a century of Nationality Rooms history into poetry and pattern

The exhibition by Susy Bielak, Fred Schmalz and Aaron Henderson, which is based on materials from the University’s Archives and Special Collections, will run through July 2027.

How the Cathedral of Learning went from grandiose idea to enduring landmark

In the 1920s, Chancellor John Bowman envisioned bringing Pitt together under “the greatest educational structure in the world.” One hundred years later, it’s become an awe-inspiring symbol of ambition

42 stories, facts and figures you should know about Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning

We gathered some of our favorite tall tales from the storied landmark in celebration of its 100th birthday.

Pitt’s resident Cathedral expert studies how the landmark shaped campus and the city

Drew Armstrong says the beloved building can help us understand the relationship among architecture, education and society.

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Announcements and Updates
Scaife Hall

Senior vice chancellor and dean of the School of Medicine search begins with virtual forums

The Cathedral of Learning with tree canopy in foreground

Nominations are now open for 2 Provost’s Awards

University of Pittsburgh banner on a lamppost

Submit nominations for the 2027 Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards

A corner of Alumni Hall, with leaves in the foreground

The Dick Thornburgh Forum’s American Experience Distinguished Speaker lecture is Sept. 17

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Accolades & Honors
Chevron Science Center

2 Pitt professors won American Chemical Society honors

Students walk next to a Panther Central sign during move-in.

Panther Central celebrated 25 years as Pitt’s one-stop student hub

Two male students hold gold and blue pom poms

2 Pitt campuses were named to the first Best Colleges for Rural America list

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Pitt-Johnstown fraternities and sororities took home awards from their summer conferences

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