Photos: Pitt Arrival 2021

The blue bins are rolling and students in matching Back to Pitt shirts are out in full force to help new Panthers move in. Here are scenes and some more resources from Pitt Arrival 2021.

Student SciComm YouTube Channel Expands

A YouTube channel run by Pitt students, bioZone, has expanded, adding new members and content to the educational effort.

Joining the crew are PhD students Marissa Di, Dante Poe, Roshni Bhatt and Mark Ebeid. Each of these new members are enrolled in the Computational and Systems Biology program in the School of Medicine .

Resident Assistants aid back to school transition

Resident Assistants act as guides, counselors and friends to on-campus students. Pittwire spoke to three of them about how they got their jobs and the term ahead.

Vaccine Incentive Prize Winners

The University’s current vaccine incentive program and prize drawing has drawn to a close — see who won the last round.

Call for Proposals: New Latinx Connect Virtual Conference

Participants will discuss what it means to be Latinx/a/o/e/Hispanic at the Oct. 14-16 conference. Propose your workshop or panel discussion ideas by Aug. 27.

Explore the Science of Viruses with Pitt Experts at Carnegie Science Center

This Saturday, learn about viruses and watch “Chasing COVID” at a family-friendly event.

New designs, furnishings for residence halls

Rolling chairs, modern designs and storage: See the upgrades in select halls. Plus, what to bring when you move in.

The University updated its COVID-19 standards and guidelines

Pitt has announced simplified COVID-19 health rules to help keep the community safe.

New Commuting and Parking Options Available for Fall

Car and vanpooling, same-day parking registration and select $5 daily parking are among the options for commuters this fall.

Chance Wideman was named director of new student programs

Chance Wideman will assume the role of director of New Student Programs, effective Aug. 9.