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Scanning World Treasures

Pitt Honors College undergrads are digitizing collections at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History—learning cutting-edge technology for their own work in museum studies, anthropology and paleontology.

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Undergraduate Public Health Program

To help meet the growing interest in public health careers among younger generations and the need for a more diverse and community-focused public health workforce, Pitt is launching a new undergraduate program.

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Latinx Student Association Helps Students Feel at Home

Members and advisors of the group say it’s an important cultural and social space for Pitt’s growing Latinx student population, which has doubled since 2011.

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Championing Wellness

Pitt’s new recreation and wellness center will champion students’ mental and physical wellness.

two students scanning museum items
Pitt's School of Public Health Building
a group of Pitt Latinx students
illustration of Pitt's planned Recreation and Wellness Center

The Ones to Watch

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

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Richard Fang wearing blue Pitt hat and sweater

Richard Su Fang

The U.S. Presidential Scholar and first-year Pitt student is already exploring research opportunities and taking on leadership roles.
Danielle Obisie-Orlu smiling with black dress

Danielle Obisie-Orlu

The Allegheny County Youth Poet Laureate with a 30-year plan.
Fodun Ologunde in an orange shirt and black and white jacket stands at a podium

Fodun Ologunde

From summa cum laude to Apple Inc. software engineer.
Jim Withers in a leather jacket holding a bag

Jim Withers

His Street Medicine Institute provides “street rounds” and social services to people who live outdoors.
Ashley Priore in a black top

Ashley Priore

A rising senior, political strategist and top chess player who’s making bold moves.
Toya Jones in a burgundy top

Toya Jones

Studying trauma and its impact.
Tre Tipton in his football uniform

Tre Tipton

This wide receiver and social work graduate student’s journey has taken him from despair to LOVE—living out victoriously every day.
Catherine Cavanaugh wearing grey Pitt shirt

Catherine Cavanaugh

This nationally lauded scholar is helping Spanish speakers learn complex science.
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Reinvention never stops

Schenley Quadrangle
Schenley Quad

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

Schenley Fountain
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
Cathedral of Learning

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

Heinz Field
Heinz Field

Heinz Field is home to Pitt Panthers football.

The Allegheny River
The Allegheny River

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

Pathfinder with Panther
Panther Statue

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