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11,423 donors raised $3.26M for vital University initiatives on Pitt Day of Giving

The daylong fundraising sprint will support scholarships, research, academic programs, student organizations, athletics and more across Pitt’s campuses.

The Cathedral of Learning stands over the Oakland neighborhood on a snowy day

Pitt leaders testified on the University’s role in contributing to PA’s future

On Feb. 19, students and administrators shared the value of a Pitt education with the Pennsylvania General Assembly’s Performance-Based Funding Council.

The University of Pittsburgh campus on a snowy day

17 Pitt affiliates were named to the Pittsburgh Business Times Power 100

Chancellor Joan Gabel is an honoree for a second consecutive year.

Group portrait of Pitt-Bradford faculty and staff members Bill Kline, David Soriano, Karen Strotmann, and Bob Dilks, who, along with 12 others, were honored for combined service that totals 366 years.

Pitt-Bradford honored 18 faculty and staff for their years of service

Among the longest-serving members were Bill Kline, David Soriano, Karen Strotmann, Hashim Yousif and Bob Dilks.

A close up of the panther statue wearing a Pitt scarf in the winter.

Pitt senior Simon Wang won Campus Compact’s Student Leadership Impact Award

He was honored for co-founding the Pittsburgh Policy Initiative, a campus organization for students who want to get involved in public policy and policy analysis.

The Pittsburgh skyline behind a neighborhood

11 Pitt people were named to the Pittsburgh Business Times’ 30 Under 30 list

This year’s esteemed group of young professionals includes University students, faculty and alumni.

Public Safety police officer speak with and shake the hands of students.

This newly expanded Pitt program is building a community-engaged campus police department

The Police Development Program is reducing the barrier to entry for law enforcement professions by providing free state certification, housing and a stipend.

The five Pitt big cat mascots pose in Pitt Day of Giving shirts

Pitt’s better when we’re together. Make an impact with your PDoG gift on Feb. 25.

24 hours of “all in” generosity will create limitless opportunities across the University all year long.

A woman builds a robot at a table

Angela Stewart is ensuring tech education is welcoming, creative and fun-filled

Her research, in collaboration with a local summer camp, ensures all students are recognized and their participation — whether overt, muted or cautious — is reinforced.

An aerial view of the Cathedral of Learning during the winter.

Entrepreneurs, join Pitt’s updated alumni business directory

Submit the form to showcase your company, connect with fellow graduates and collaborate with University units.