Our City/Our Campus
6 free things to do this March
Make nature-themed art, get ready for internship season and check out local theater productions all over Pittsburgh.
These students are producing local indie films using skills they picked up at Pitt
Plus, don’t miss the web premiere of “No Encore,” a gothic short film by recent alumna Gigi Vitolo Gonzalis Butkewitsch.
8 Pitt people made the New Pittsburgh Courier 40 Under 40 list
Three staffers and five alumni were among the young Black professionals recognized by the publication.
11,431 donors raised more than $3M for vital University initiatives on the 10th annual Pitt Day of Giving
This year’s daylong fundraising sprint generated funding for scholarships, research, academic programs, student organizations, athletics and other vital initiatives.
Learn about Pitt’s advanced offerings at the spring Graduate Recruitment Fair
Graduating undergrads and alumni can receive up to $7,500 in tuition each year through the Pitt2Pitt Scholarship program. Learn more on Feb. 26.
Local middle schoolers brought Black history — and several Pitt figures — to life
Damon Young, Gertrude Wade and Damar Hamlin were just a few of those portrayed at The Neighborhood Academy’s Night at the Museum event.
7 free and low-cost things to do in February
Celebrate Black History Month's 100th anniversary, contribute to a collaborative art piece and catch a Pitt Stages’ production.
Pitt will close Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The University will suspend classes and most operations for the federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader’s legacy.
9 Pitt affiliates were named New Pittsburgh Courier Women of Excellence
The publication recognizes women in the Greater Pittsburgh Area each year for professional achievement and service.
5 Pittsburgh events we’re looking forward to in 2026
Kick off the year with this guide to can’t-miss happenings around our city and campus.