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Nominate faculty and staff accessibility champions through Sept. 26
Winners of the second annual ACCESS Awards will be honored at an October ceremony.
Nominations are open for the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Doctoral Mentoring
The deadline to nominate an outstanding graduate faculty member is Oct. 10.
Panthers Forward, which has saved students $5.2 million, is accepting applications
The first-of-its-kind debt relief initiative provides 150 graduating seniors with up to $5,000 in direct federal student loan relief each year. Apply by Sept. 28.
Stay aware while navigating Fifth Ave. construction
Follow these safety tips for pedestrians and motorists in the Oakland neighborhood as the Pittsburgh Regional Transit University Line project continues.
Pitt will be closed Sept. 1 in observance of Labor Day
From campus shuttles to dining services, here’s what you need to know about University operations for Monday’s holiday.
6 laws every Pennsylvania newbie needs to know
Moving to a new place is always a challenge, but you can start the fall semester off right by learning some local ordinances and oddities.
Alumni, it’s time to register for Pitt Homecoming 2025
Join the Pitt Alumni Association for fireworks, football and other festivities starting Oct. 23.
NSLS is coming to the Pittsburgh campus
Eligible students will receive invitations to join the new National Society of Leadership and Success chapter in the coming weeks.
Go cardless with Pitt’s new Mobile Panther ID
Starting July 15, Pittsburgh campus students, faculty and staff can swap their plastic Panther Cards for a mobile credential and access buildings and campus services via smartphone or smartwatch.
Don’t miss Pitt Night at PNC Park on June 21
The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Texas Rangers at 4:05 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.
See the first photos from the world’s largest astronomical camera on June 23
Pitt and Carnegie Mellon will host a viewing party for the images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s Legacy Survey of Space and Time camera.
With PRT’s new Ready2Ride app, you can get around for free without a Pitt ID
Students, faculty and staff should use the mobile app for taking Pittsburgh Regional Transit. Set up your account now to make the switch easy.
Motorists, be aware of Pennsylvania’s new distracted driving law
Paul Miller’s Law prohibits drivers from using any mobile device while driving, including while stuck in traffic or waiting at a red light.
External Relations leadership team will elevate Pitt’s engagement
Senior Vice Chancellor for External Relations Kevin Washo says integrating and aligning Pitt’s outward-facing functions will enhance the University’s profile and drive public impact.
Researchers, your voice matters. Take the Interdisciplinary Science Research Survey by May 31.
Responses will contribute to Times Higher Education’s second annual Interdisciplinary Science Rankings, which will be released in the fall.
Calling all volunteers: Your help is needed at the JCC Maccabi Campus Games
In August, Pitt will host thousands of athletes and their families for the world’s largest in-person Jewish youth sporting event.
Register for Pitt’s second Transfer Pathways Summit on June 6
The event, which will feature a student panel and a colloquium with local community college leaders, aims to bolster support for transfer students at four-year institutions.
Don’t miss Pitt Stages’ 2025-26 season
The productions, centered on the theme of transformation, will include “Iphigenia and Other Daughters,” “The Brown Overcoat” and “Head Over Heels.”
Pitt employees, Open Enrollment for 2025-26 is open through May 14
This is the best time to review your benefits elections, ensure you have the correct dependents lists, verify that your beneficiaries are correct and confirm your address.
Pitt-Greensburg’s School of Nursing program will celebrate its largest graduating class yet on May 2
The new BSN graduates will join more than 100 Pitt-produced nurses who are contributing to the local health care workforce.
