Sustainability
A new Pitt-Bradford building earned the campus’ first LEED status
The 170-bed residence hall, Livingston Alexander House, received a silver-level certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
The Clapp Hall renovation was awarded a LEED Silver certification
It’s the latest among a dozen Pittsburgh campus projects that have received a LEED designation from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Aurora Sharrard will serve on a sustainability advisory council
The Pitt Sustainability director will serve a two-year term on the advisory council of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
Pitt’s Water Collaboratory released a new paper
Researchers recommended coordinated regional efforts to test waterways for a broader range of pollutants and increased public awareness surrounding water quality issues.
Chris Driscoll was named 2019 Preservationist of the Year
The annual Young Preservationists Association of Pittsburgh award recognizes significant contributions in the area of historic preservation.
8 Pitt people received Mascaro Faculty Program in Sustainability Awards
The one-year awards go to faculty members from all disciplines.
PittServes’ Erika Ninos won a national student support award
The sustainability program coordinator received the Post-Landfill Action Network Supportive Staff Member Award.
A recent forum focused on Pittsburgh as a leader in advancing UN sustainable development goals
Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Ann E. Cudd participated in a forum with regional leaders to share accomplishments and commitments to help improve our part of the planet.
14 Pitt students were named Millennium Fellows
This term-long leadership development program takes place on selected campuses worldwide, celebrating student leadership that advances the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
A new partnership will bring free bike share rides to Pitt students
All Pitt first-year undergraduate students and resident assistants will receive unlimited 30-minute rides with Healthy Ride during the 2019-20 academic year.

