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Three Pitt leaders were named to the Pittsburgh Business Times Power 100 list
The 2023 list of influential people included Chancellor Patrick Gallagher, Evan Facher and Don Yealy.
Bigelow Boulevard was ranked among the nation’s best new bike lanes
Pitt’s Bigelow Block Transformation Project upgraded the important connection for Pittsburgh cyclists.
Pitt’s pandemic practices could serve as an example for other institutions
The University’s approach to COVID-19 employed new testing strategies and put trust in its experts and community, a Journal of American College Health paper found.
Sign up for Oakland neighborhood cleanup days
Register to volunteer on Sundays throughout the spring semester.
Meet the people who handle the toughest trash on campus
When a dentist removes old fillings or a mechanic changes a car’s oil, where do the chemicals go? At Pitt, thoughtful handling of harsh materials led to record-breaking recycling numbers in 2022.
Christine McClure was named a Multiplying Good Pittsburgh ChangeMaker
As part of the group’s spring 2023 class, the senior research scientist in Pitt’s School of Public Health will raise money for a youth service program.
Undergrad Edha Gupta led a group now being honored by the King Center
The Panther Anti-Racist Union of Pennsylvania won the Beloved Community Youth Influencer award for battling a book ban.
Daniel Camarda was named to City & State PA's Government Relations Power 100 List
Pitt’s director of government relations and public affairs was recognized for his work to inform legislation.
Don’t miss your chance to attend the Health Sciences Social Justice Education Summit
Pitt’s Office of Health Sciences Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host a day of keynotes and workshops on Feb. 28. Workshop abstracts are due Jan. 3.
How a Pitt program in the Hill District is closing the digital divide in Pittsburgh
The Community Engagement Center’s Digital Inclusion Studio promotes digital literacy and development for both adults and children.
Volunteer at the Petersen Events Center for the Pitt United Way Campaign
Each two-hour shift earns the campaign $30.
Rory Cooper has been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame
With the honor, the Pitt professor and wheelchair technology innovator joins an illustrious group of innovators.
Undergraduate student Vidya Surti was appointed to the board of directors of Radiant Hall
The Pitt junior said she hopes to increase support for disabled artists through community partnerships and programs at the nonprofit.
Sign up for Pitt’s MLK Day of Service by Jan. 11
Volunteers will commemorate the national “day on” by serving at local nonprofits on Jan. 16.
How to turn the tide of the opioid epidemic
A group of bipartisan politicians and health care experts shared their plans, progress and hope during a Dec. 16 Pitt panel discussion.
Pitt’s Small Business Development Center earned Member of the Year honors from the Regional Export Promotion Program
REPP aims to expand export opportunities and the presence of the Export-Import Bank of the United States in local communities.
Thuy D. Bui received the 2022 Pearl Birnbaum Hurwitz Award
The Pitt School of Medicine professor was recognized for her dedication to underserved and vulnerable populations in health care.
Christmas Day at Pitt expands to better meet community need
This year’s service event will feed 2,500 guests at four locations throughout Pittsburgh.
Sign up to donate to the Pitt United Way via payroll deduction before Dec. 14
You can still contribute to the campaign in the new year, but not through automatic deductions.
Donate items to ‘Stuff the Shuttle’ drive through Dec. 19
Drop off toiletries, baby care items and cleaning supplies at four locations on the Pittsburgh campus as part of this year’s United Way campaign.
