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Pitt is a top 20 leader in patents in the U.S.

Innovators at the University earned 105 utility patents in 2022, ranking Pitt at No. 16 in the nation among universities.

  • University News
  • Innovation and Research
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Pitt’s latest affordability initiative welcomes its inaugural class

The Kessler Scholars Program will support these first-generation students throughout their four years to make sure they belong and thrive at Pitt.

  • University News
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Undergraduate students
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Go behind the scenes of Pitt’s new ACC commercial

See how our multimedia team captured the Cathedral of Learning and other spots around campus.

  • University News
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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A monthlong celebration will mark the rich heritage of Pittsburgh’s Latinx and Hispanic communities

Organizers hope festivals, art exhibits, professional development sessions and other events will show participants the nation’s largest ethnic group is not a monolith.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Center for Latin American Studies
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Panthers Forward debt relief program, which has saved students $3.75 million, is seeking applications

Over 750 students have benefitted from the program, which alleviates federal student loan debt and offers an exclusive networking community for last-year students. Apply by Sept. 24.

  • University News
  • Undergraduate students
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Pitt-Bradford was recognized again for its value and national service contributions

Washington Monthly included the campus for an eighth year on its ranking, which assesses social mobility, research and community.

  • Community Impact
  • Pitt-Bradford
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Pitt’s Center for Governance and Markets was recognized for its work supporting threatened scholars

The American Political Science Association honored the center for its Afghan Asylum Project, Afghanistan Project and other efforts to assist refugees.

  • Global
  • Ukraine
  • Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
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Pitt’s new classes and programs for fall 2023

Turn your favorite class into an honors course, learn African languages or pick up a specialty in sustainable business: Register for these new academic offerings before add/drop ends Sept. 8.

  • University News
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Students
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Leadership changes in the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion will help advance its work

Clyde Wilson Pickett has named a new assistant vice chancellor and promoted two staffers in recent moves to strengthen equity work at Pitt.

  • University News
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Staff
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Be a Good Neighbor Block Parties connect campus and community

Short- and long-term residents of the Oakland neighborhood are invited to free, family friendly events this September.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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Meet the president of Pitt Vets

Skyler Rehbach draws on his own Army and research experiences to connect with other student-veterans at Pitt.

  • Community Impact
  • Students
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
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Pittsburgh’s 2nd annual Indigenous Cultural Festival will celebrate the region’s indigenous residents

Everyone regardless of background is invited to the Sept. 18-24 festivities, which include a mini powwow and special exhibits at Pitt.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
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This program can help Pitt faculty and staff achieve student loan forgiveness

As federal student loan interest accrual resumes in September, see if you qualify for payment reductions or forgiveness with Savi.

  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • University News
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Money management is hard. This Pitt center can help.

The Center for Financial Education and Wellness equips students with the skills to take control of their finances in college and beyond. Here are their top six money tips.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Students
Kornelia Tancheva with materials from the August Wilson Archive

How August Wilson’s archive came home to the University of Pittsburgh

The renowned playwright’s work is widely acclaimed for embodying key elements of 20th-century America. His actual life — in which Pittsburgh was centerstage — did too.

  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
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Keep up with campus construction at Pitt

Check out a new deli in The Eatery or watch construction projects from your desk with two livestreams.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
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Pitt volleyball is on the attack for a national championship

The team has seen the most success of any Panthers athletic program over the past 10 years, garnering four ACC championships and back-to-back Final Four appearances.

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Pitt Arrival 2023 in pictures

Here’s how new and returning Panthers kicked off the 2023-24 academic year.

  • Our City/Our Campus
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What’s new at The Eatery

Pitt’s largest dining facility has a new look and a new concept.

  • University News
  • Health and Wellness
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Pitt researchers have identified a new culprit in Alzheimer’s progression

Their discovery could help change the prevention and treatment of the disease.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Innovation and Research