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Pitt’s new solar energy partnership is among the largest in Western Pennsylvania
Construction has begun on the Gaucho Solar project, which will supply 100% of its electricity to Pitt for the next 20 years.

Your guide to Veterans Week activities across Pitt’s campuses
From events that bring veterans together to opportunities for civilians, there’s plenty to do Nov. 5-11.

November events you won’t want to miss
Honor veterans across Pitt’s campuses, attend jazz concerts and hop on some light-up seesaws this month.

All Angles discussion series tackles climate change
The Pitt initiative, which helps students explore different viewpoints, continues Oct. 26 with geologist Scott Tinker and engineer Paulina Jaramillo.

Learn about housing and community resources at October town halls
Pitt’s annual Be a Good Neighbor Tenant Town Halls will provide Pittsburgh students with resources for off campus living. The first town hall will take place on Oct. 25 from 5-7 p.m. in the William

These Pitt faculty use pop songs to teach English
A new podcast from linguists Ece Ulus and Heather McNaught dissects song lyrics to teach pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar to language learners.

Support the Pitt United Way Campaign through donations, events, volunteering and more
The Pitt United Way Campaign is underway, with a goal of raising $750,000 to support our neighbors.

Cathedral of Learning or Cathy? Explaining the debate over Pitt's most iconic building
You probably studied or took classes there. But what do you call it?

Pitt celebrated the groundbreaking of the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center
On Sept. 29, the University of Pittsburgh broke ground on the institution’s new state-of-the-art Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. To commemorate the next phase of construction, Pitt hosted a

Register for Civic Action Week: The Path to Joy and Liberation
Faculty, staff and students can participate Oct. 17-22.

Pitt Homecoming 2022: Everything students need to know
This week’s celebration is for alumni — and students and the larger Pittsburgh community.

Keep an eye out for the Love Your Crosswalk campaign
Scan the QR code stickers on the sidewalks around the Pittsburgh campus to test your pedestrian safety knowledge while you wait to cross.

A celebration of community at Pitt's Homewood CEC block party
Residents are encouraged to keep coming back: “It’s here. Utilize it.”

6 things to do in October
From Bradford birding to Hispanic Heritage Month events, there’s plenty to keep you busy as fall rolls in.

Want to feel less stressed? Take a tour of Pitt’s trees.
Pitt’s tree-planting efforts support more than the environment — there are health benefits too. Here are five trees on the Pittsburgh campus that are worth a peep as the leaves begin to turn.

And the 2022 Spirit of Pitt Awards go to...
Recipients were honored during halftime at the homecoming football game.

Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month resources at Pitt and in Pittsburgh
Join these Pitt groups, plus learn about community resources for those who have or are interested in Hispanic heritage.

Get to know the Homewood Community Engagement Center at a Sept. 24 block party
Food, music, art and more await at the free event, which celebrates the next phase of the center’s development.

Life science incubator established by Pitt receives $14.7 million from Pennsylvania
LifeX Greenhouse will use the award to fund life science companies in Western Pennsylvania.