The Plan for Pitt: Build Foundational Strength

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The latest pair of peregrine falcons atop the 40th floor of the Cathedral of Learning have welcomed their first egg of the season. Catch up on the drama.
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Pitt joins the multi-institute Taskforce on Higher Education and Opportunities that aims to ensure student success, partner with local communities and reimagine education. The mentoring and networking platform Pitt Commons will play a key role.
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Vice Provost Kenyon Bonner has a message for you: We’re still in the middle of a pandemic, so act like it. Keep your distance, wear your mask and avoid large gatherings this week.
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One year in, a look back at the Pitt people who sprang to action in the early days of the pandemic.
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During the period of Feb. 1 to 28, 101 questions and concerns related to COVID-19 were submitted to the COVID Concern Connection. See the trends and learn how you can make a report if you see something concerning.
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At the Feb. 26, 2021, meeting of the Board of Trustees, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher revisited some of the challenges and successes since the group’s last meeting in September. Here are the highlights.
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Projects funded include vision research and treatments, the LifeX life sciences startup accelerator and vaccine research.
The Pitt Day of Giving logo—a Cathedral of Learning in blue with the words "Day of Giving: 2.23.21" superimposed
More than 11,100 donors from all 50 states gave to scholarships, research, academic programs, student organizations, athletics and other University vital initiatives. See who won challenge funds and the Color Your Cathy contest.