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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.
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 is preparing students for civic life, per a new Citizens and Scholars report
The institute’s College Presidents for Civic Preparedness coalition included the University’ All Angles program in its annual impact report.
This Pitt sophomore’s passion for community health won her a Newman Civic Fellowship
Avni Khandelwal, who is studying biochemistry, grew her cancer awareness, research and education nonprofit into an international organization with more than 1,000 members.
Pitt’s Gismondi Neighborhood Education Program launches a corps to strengthen student tutors
The new initiative will develop and connect student workers as they reach out to neighborhood youth development programs.
Explore new offerings from Disability Resources and Services
From requesting accommodations early to booking rides to finding a mentor, here’s how Pitt students can put DRS to work this semester.
5 years in, a Pitt summer academy is helping students see themselves as teachers
The School of Education’s Genius, Joy, and Love academy has introduced Pittsburgh high school students to careers in teaching.
This garden grows community in South Oakland
Student volunteers from Epsilon Eta Delta, an environmental honors fraternity, are reviving a corner of the Pittsburgh neighborhood, adding green space and, soon, growing vegetables.
Panthers Forward, which has saved students $6M, is accepting applications
The one-of-a-kind Pitt program will provide 150 graduating seniors with up to $5,000 in direct federal student loan relief.
Pitt doctors performed the first artificial iris implantation in Western Pennsylvania
The transformative procedure largely saved the vision of Vice Chancellor for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Evan Facher.
Meet the interns behind Pitt’s social media accounts
Follow along with these students throughout the year on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and more.
6 free things to do around Pittsburgh in September
This month brings jazz on Liberty Avenue, artists in Mellon Park and a centennial celebration for the Cathedral of Learning.
Meet the people who make Pittwire happen
These writers and editors are telling stories across the University’s publications and platforms.
Anantha Shekhar announced his plans to step down from health sciences leadership roles
The senior vice chancellor for health sciences and dean of the School of Medicine will return to faculty effective June 30, 2027, or upon his successor’s arrival.
With decades of Pitt researchers’ input, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope preps for launch
Hubble’s “wide-eyed-cousin” will investigate the nature of dark energy and capture thousands of supernovae starting Aug. 30.
Welcome Week 2026 in photos
Pitt welcomed the Class of 2030 in a packed week of events, from New Student Convocation to Lantern Night.
Introducing the 2026 Rees-Chancellor’s Scholars cohort
Fourteen outstanding scholars from across eight states received the University’s pinnacle award for incoming first-year students.
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Use more than 150 pieces of software, access upward of 24,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning, find online journal and news articles, and more.
