Campus News

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Friday, December 11, 2020

It’s the Most Important Time of the Year for Financial Aid
Pitt uses information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for a variety of educational financing options, including scholarships and work study. That’s why it’s so important for students to fill out the FAFSA every year and as soon as possible.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Gallery: Experience the Holiday Splendor of Pitt’s Nationality Rooms
Though there is no in-person Holiday Open House for Pitt’s iconic Nationality Rooms this year, Pittwire has collected photos of years gone by to get you in the holiday spirit. Take a look.
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Monday, December 7, 2020

See the World Through Virtual Nationality Rooms Open House
This year’s longstanding holiday tradition hosted by the University of Pittsburgh is a two-week virtual celebration of cultures from around the world.
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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Pitt Seed Program Now Open to 2021 Proposals
Diversity and inclusion and institutional resilience are key priorities for the fourth year of the Pitt Seed program.
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Thursday, November 19, 2020

Open Dialogue is Key for Sheltering at Home for the Holidays
Pitt experts know moving back home during a pandemic and sheltering in place around loved ones isn’t easy. Here are some of their tips for prioritizing your health and well-being during this time and throughout the holidays—and talking to friends and family about the same.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Winter Break Access at a Glance
As Pitt’s fall term comes to a close in an academic year like no other, the need for flexibility amid changing postures due to COVID-19 has been the rule. Here to help is a handy guide to important dates and updates for Pittsburgh campus students and employees on housing, building access, libraries, dining and more.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Pitt-Greensburg Offers University’s First Winter Session to All—Remotely
In an effort to continue offering flexible modes of learning and foster student engagement through an extended winter recess, the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg will offer 10 remote courses in a first-ever winter session to all Pitt students.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

How Google Maps Gets Made

More than a billion people use Google Maps each month—but have you ever stopped to consider what makes the tool work? Tomorrow, a multidisciplinary series of virtual events celebrates the technology behind maps. Join a hackathon, test your knowledge at trivia or see an exhibit of cartographic curiosities, aka strange maps.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Pitt-Greensburg Activities Honor Veterans
The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg is hosting virtual events and physical displays that recognize the sacrifices of veterans this week.
Two signs in the grass reminding students about the Power of Pitt, with a student in a face mask walking past
Monday, November 9, 2020

Elevated Risk Posture, Shelter-in-Place Protocols Begin at Pittsburgh Campus
The changes came after the University’s team of medical experts assessed a significant increase in positive COVID-19 cases among students over the weekend and aim to reduce the spread of the virus when students interact with families and loved ones at the end of the term.