Alumni

A man in front of the Cathedral, and him 20 years later with his son in the same spot

Your Cathedral stories highlight family, education and opportunity

The iconic tower continues to serve as the backdrop to some of the biggest moments in the lives of Pitt alumni and supporters.

The Cathedral of Learning is always on display, thanks to this artist’s image-a-day vision

A campus gallery of daily landscape paintings showcases artist Félix de la Concha’s vision of the University’s grand tower.

Students watch a baseball game from the Cathedral

An iconic 1960 Life magazine image captured baseball history from the Cathedral’s 32nd floor

Woody Turner, former Pitt trustee and alumni association president, was among a handful of students who witnessed the Pirates win the 1960 World Series win from up high.

Two men and one woman, grad cords draped over shoulders, walking toward the camera

Meet some of the people who helped build the Cathedral of Learning — and their Pitt-connected descendants

These alumni triplets have a unique connection to Pitt's campus and its famed tower, which was shaped by their great-great-great-uncle, Charles Zeller Klauder.

Drew Armstrong with Cathedral blueprints

Pitt’s resident Cathedral expert studies how the landmark shaped campus and the city

Drew Armstrong says the beloved building can help us understand the relationship among architecture, education and society.

The Cathedral of Learning sits behind blooming flowers.

7 Pitt alumni and leaders earned 2026 C-Suite Awards

This year’s Pittsburgh Business Times awardees include Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations Nancy Merritt and Distinguished Professor of Emergency Medicine Donald Yealy.

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Pitt alumna Katy Nesbitt is again a World Cup referee

Nesbitt is one of eight American referees selected for the USA-hosted tournament.

Students at an outdoor event with a sign that reads "Graduate Fair"

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.

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Come together on Feb. 24 for Pitt Day of Giving’s 10th anniversary

Make an impact with your gift and celebrate on campus and online.

Two men smile while standing next to well-stocked pharmacy shelves

A six-decade Pitt Pharmacy family tradition

Since Bill Thompson Jr. graduated from Pitt in 1962, the Thompsons have used their Pitt education to serve their Blair County community as pharmacists.