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3 Pitt alumni competed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Three Pitt alumni were among those competing for a checkered flag at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in August as the country’s top auto racing bodies, IndyCar and NASCAR, held two separate races over the annual, eardrum-rattling Brickyard Weekend.

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Documenting Life in a War Zone

Pitt economist Tymofiy Mylovanov has been documenting daily life during the war in Ukraine. Read what he has to say about the conflict and the future.

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From Pitt to Hollywood

Alumna and STARZ comedy writer Kelechi Urama gives advice on how to find success in Los Angeles.

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A Top School for LGBTQIA+ Students

Pitt has been recognized for its inclusivity and support of LGBTQIA+ students by Best Colleges in partnership with Campus Pride.

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photo of a Pitt student with a Pride flag

The Ones to Watch

In an environment where innovation and inspiration are in no short supply, meet the trailblazers.

LauraEllen Ashcraft

Building bridges to connect people and research.

Ryan Steinly

A Frederick Honors College student fluent in language and justice.

Anaya Joynes

A Pitt engineering student who leads by example.

Benjamin Davies

A urologist and mentor who’s closing equity gaps in health care.

Isabel Lam

A change-maker who landed a red carpet role.

Nicholas Johnbosco

A guide to campus buildings and uncomfortable conversations.

Brianna Ross

A Maryland Teacher of the Year who leads with love.

Mia Achitoov

A future doctor who values elders and offers comfort in the hospital and beyond.

Asher Hancock

This engineer wants to put autonomous vehicles in the sky.

Lillian Chong

This creative chemist helped crack a COVID-19 mystery.

Miller in a Pitt shirt posed in front of a Panther statue

Olivia Miller

A gymnast using the power of positivity.

Jim Withers

His Street Medicine Institute provides “street rounds” and social services to people who live outdoors.

Danielle Obisie-Orlu

The Allegheny County Youth Poet Laureate with a 30-year plan.

Richard Fang wearing blue Pitt hat and sweater

Richard Su Fang

The U.S. Presidential Scholar is already exploring research opportunities and taking on leadership roles.

Catherine Cavanaugh

This nationally lauded scholar is helping Spanish speakers learn complex science.

Toya Jones

Studying trauma and its impact.

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Reinvention never stops

Schenley Quad

Schenley Quadrangle contains five of Pitt’s 14 residence halls.

Schenley Park

Schenley Park, with 456 acres of trails, woods and attractions, is a quick walk or bike ride from the Pittsburgh campus.

Cathedral of Learning

The 42-story Cathedral of Learning (“Cathy” to many students) stands at the heart of the Pittsburgh campus.

Acrisure Stadium

Acrisure Stadium is home to Pitt Panthers football.

The Allegheny River

Pittsburgh is home to 440-plus bridges—more than any other city, even Venice—and three rivers.

Panther Statue

Students rub the nose of the Pitt Panther statue on campus for good luck on exams.

The Future Lives at Pitt