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Community Invited to Give Input on Master Plan
The comprehensive plan will examine the physical and social environment of campus, including student housing, transportation, athletics, utility infrastructure and use of existing space on campus.
Learn about upcoming meetings
Scent-sational Success for Alumna's Invention
Sick of stains, Jess Edelstein (A&S ’11) invented a new activated-charcoal deodorant product — and, with friend and business partner Sarah Ribner, made a successful pitch on ABC’s “Shark Tank” to expand its distribution.
Find out how much they've raised
'Woman on Fire' Paints Portrait of Changing Workplace, Family
"Woman on Fire," a film by alumna Julie Sokolow (left), depicts change and challenge in the American family and workplace with the story of Brooke Guinan, the first openly transgender woman in the New York City Fire Department.
Read more about 'Woman on Fire'
'Pitt Tonight' Makes Its Mark
Jesse Irwin (A&S '17) wanted to start a late-night talk show at Pitt. With a student crew and film studies Assistant Professor Robert Clift's support, he made it happen in three months — and snagged an Emmy nod.
Read more about 'Pitt Tonight'
Sign Up Now for New Emergency Alert System
Sign up for emergency alerts by logging in to your my.pitt.edu page and clicking on Emergency Notification under My Resources or typing ENS into the Ask Cathy! search bar.
Learn more about the Alert System and Companion App
