Our City/Our Campus
Follow Kenyon Bonner on his weekly walk to meet Pitt students where they are
The vice provost and dean of students trekked nearly 4 miles through the Oakland neighborhood to reward students for following Pitt’s health rules.
A Runner’s Delight
Members of Pitt’s men’s and women’s cross-country teams say Pittsburgh gives other cities a run for their money in terms of trails and scenery. Meet some of their runners, and discover a new trail or two yourself.
Campus buildings get special attention in preparation for return to campus
From enhanced cleaning protocols to improved air quality systems, Pitt’s Office of Facilities Management is working hard to prepare for fall.
COVID-19: What you need to know
All University of Pittsburgh campuses will shift classes to remote learning approaches beginning on March 23.
See the ‘women in the windows’ at Heinz Chapel this March
Throughout Women’s History Month, anyone with a Pitt ID can attend a tour of the chapel’s stained-glass windows featuring historical women.
Pitt commits to carbon neutrality
The University has already reduced greenhouse gas emissions on the Pittsburgh campus by 22%. Building and infrastructure efficiencies are key to the new goal of carbon neutrality by 2037—Pitt’s 250th anniversary.
Pitt was honored for its wide range of community partnerships
The University is one of a select few honored with a Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, a recognition of the many partnerships and initiatives that contribute to community well-being.
The mentorship that shaped Mister Rogers
Meet Fred Rogers’ mentor, Pitt child psychologist and associate professor Margaret B. McFarland.
How to make friends on campus
You may have thousands of “friends” on social media, but feel hopelessly alone at college. Here’s help.
A hydropower plan marks Pitt’s largest-ever commitment to renewable energy
Pitt plans to purchase 100% of the power from a low-impact hydroelectric plant expected to open in 2022, which will generate enough power to supply a quarter of the Pittsburgh campus electricity needs.

