Our City/Our Campus

Thousands of new Panthers kicked off the academic year with New Student Convocation, Lantern Night and other traditions. See some of our favorite moments.

The annual celebration brings together generations of Panther connections and pride for Roslyn Munsch and her daughters, Maria and Regina.

Make the month memorable and affordable with free festivals, board game gatherings and more.

Moving to a new place is always a challenge, but you can start the fall semester off right by learning some local ordinances and oddities.

By pairing up small companies and large firms, the Mentor-Protege initiative is one way the University is boosting opportunities for emerging enterprises and driving local economic development.

Among the honorees are Sophia Choukas-Bradley, associate professor of psychology, and Jamilah Ducar, leader of the Office of Engagement and Community Affairs.

The Pitt initiative will collaborate with the Carnegie Hero Fund to make its 121 years of data on heroes available to researchers.

With support from Pitt’s Nonprofit Capacity Building Program, Pittsburgh Scholar House offers scholarships, housing and transportation assistance and other resources to help nontraditional students.

Explore the city’s largest park, shop vintage and upcycled goods, see the stars and try new flavors at these free events throughout the month.

There’s easy access to wooded trails, bike paths and scenic rivers just outside the University’s Pittsburgh campus.