Our City/Our Campus
8 Pitt people contributed to a recent exhibit at The Frick Pittsburgh
The faculty, staff and alumni wrote annotations for Kara Walker’s illustrations of the Civil War.
Pitt’s resident peregrine falcon chicks have some new accessories
Hatched on April 24, the young birds were banded and issued a clean bill of health by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Mark Nordenberg received the first Jim Roddey Leadership Award
The award honors those who share the values of Roddey, a businessman, civic leader and Pitt trustee emeritus. Alumna and lawyer Laura Ellsworth was also recognized.
Pitt will host health and tech visionaries for a global forum in October
Experts and visionaries from around the world will spend three days exchanging ideas on competitiveness, resilience and innovation in Pittsburgh.
How Pitt keeps hand cyclists on the road to success in the Pittsburgh Marathon
The Hand Cycle Assistance Team, powered by volunteers from the University and community, provides support to racers with spinal cord injuries and other disabilities.
Calling all volunteers: Your help is needed at the JCC Maccabi Campus Games
In August, Pitt will host thousands of athletes and their families for the world’s largest in-person Jewish youth sporting event.
Don’t miss Pitt Stages’ 2025-26 season
The productions, centered on the theme of transformation, will include “Iphigenia and Other Daughters,” “The Brown Overcoat” and “Head Over Heels.”
Q&A: Aurora Sharrard’s personal path to sustainability leader
What green habits could you pick up from Pitt’s assistant vice chancellor for sustainability?
See inside the newly renovated student union at the ETC at Pitt-Titusville
An April 24 ceremony opened the updated J. Curtis McKinney II Student Union, complete with a makerspace, art galleries, upgraded classrooms and collaborative study spaces.
Dara Méndez was honored by Pittsburgh’s Professional Women’s Network
The School of Public Health associate professor received the Ladies Who Lead Award in a celebration on April 17.

