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.

United Way Campaign Sets New Records

The generosity and enthusiasm of the University of Pittsburgh faculty and staff sent the 2017 Pitt United Way campaign soaring — raising $673,962, the annual initiative’s highest total ever.

Pitt Day of Giving Tops $9 Million in Donations to University Programs and Scholarships

The community of University of Pittsburgh alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends responded to this year’s Pitt Day of Giving by donating a record-setting $9,029,828.

Winning Rowing Club Builds on Its Legacy

Second-year math major Laurel Alpern didn't expect to follow in her family's footsteps to the Pitt Rowing Club, but once she met the team, she was hooked.