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Forensic pathologist Cyril Wecht dies at 93

In a career spanning medicine and politics, the Pitt alumnus made a mark on Pittsburgh and the country.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Alumni
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Oakland will be home to a new affordable housing community for LGBTQ+ older adults

The Mosaic complex, which will offer 48 units for people 62 and older, is a first for Western Pennsylvania.

  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
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The newest Cathedral of Learning falcons were banded and given a clean bill of health

See photos of the pair of fluffy, football-sized chicks from their May 20 banding.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Cathedral of Learning
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6 tips for hanging your hammock without harming trees

The University’s Pittsburgh campus is home to almost 4,000 trees; here’s how to pick an optimal spot for your afternoon siesta.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Sustainability
  • Students
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This man of many voices got his start at Pitt’s WPTS

Looney Tunes star Jeff Bergman paid a visit to the Pittsburgh campus before his appearance at Steel City Con.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Alumni
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A Pitt program is connecting people through storytelling to build a more inclusive campus

The CuPID project received a $500,000 Pitt Seed grant to amplify dialogue-based curriculum across the University. An upcoming summer course focuses on the health sciences community.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
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Pitt is updating its Campus Master Plan

The Office of Planning, Design and Construction will lead the update, which will strengthen the University’s commitment to sustainability, community engagement and more.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pittsburgh Campus
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Just 3% of teens from Pennsylvania’s foster system go to college. This Pitt program aims to change that.

The Horizon Scholars Program provides comprehensive support to Pitt students on all campuses who have experience with the child welfare system. Here’s how you can help — or get help.

  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
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David Snoke is the new co-director of the Pittsburgh Quantum Institute

With decades of conducting groundbreaking experiments, he will help position the interdisciplinary collaboration as a leader in quantum research.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pittsburgh Quantum Institute (PQI)
Aerial view of the Petersen Events Center, with rooftop solar panels

New rooftop solar installations are springing up across campus

Four arrays will provide the equivalent energy of taking more than 100 cars off the road — and more are on the way.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Sustainability
Rosella sits with his camera in front of photographic prints

See 1950s Pittsburgh through this alumnus’ lens

In his book, Michael Rosella provides a tender and compelling glimpse of Pitt in the past.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Our City/Our Campus
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The University Pharmacy has switched to biodegradable prescription bottles

The push to up the office’s sustainability game was led by director Michelle Covone.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Sustainability
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5 key takeaways from Pitt’s first Year of Discourse and Dialogue

An April capstone event highlighted embracing differences and learning about the First Amendment as strategies to make difficult conversations easier.

  • University News
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
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The Pittsburgh Water Collaboratory and Women for a Healthy Environment join forces to investigate local water systems

Their findings help ensure Allegheny County’s water systems are safe and accessible for all.

  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pittsburgh Collaboratory for Water Research, Education, and Outreach
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One person’s trash is Ash Andrews’ treasure

The Pitt-Greensburg grad uses pluck and imagination to promote art, community and sustainability as executive director of the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Sustainability
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4 ways to make your voice heard on campus

From writing for The Pitt News to joining the Student Government Board, these groups can help you share your perspective and tackle tough topics.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Students
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A new home for Pitt’s Â鶹´«Ã½ of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences will unite its programs and foster interdisciplinary opportunities

The school will occupy six floors in the new building, set for December 2025 completion.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Â鶹´«Ã½ of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
A drone shot of Pittsburgh's South Oakland and Hazelwood neighborhoods

Introducing the 2024 Community Engaged Scholarship Forum honorees

These Pitt students, faculty and staff have made significant impacts on their communities.

  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
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A poignant news story led to dozens of new pledges for the National Sports Brain Bank

Former Pittsburgh weatherman Jon Burnett shared his suspected diagnosis of CTE. An outpouring of support followed.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Â鶹´«Ã½ of Medicine
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No. 1 ROC finishes dominant run to win the first Pitt Madness

The beloved mascot won each of his rounds with over 59% of the votes. Look back on his matchups throughout the month.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Pittsburgh Campus