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Project seeks to identify gaps and help staff
The new Administrative Services Design Project aims to better understand how Pitt can help staff, make their lives easier and improve the experience of 窪蹋勛圖厙 members who rely on their work.
10 takeaways from staff town hall
Heres what you need to know from the June 15 return-to-campus planning town hall as the gradual campus return starts in July.
Three views on one strange year
What was it like to choose Pitt sight unseen? To live on campus? Teach a class? Three Pitt people reflect on their first year at the 窪蹋勛圖厙.
Hail to faculty and staff!
Pitt leaders express their appreciation for the professionalism, dedication and countless contributions of faculty and staff members during the 2020-21 academic year.
A Curie-ous connection to Pitt
A century ago, Pitt played host to the worlds foremost female scientist, Marie Curie. But Pitts connections to the two-time Nobel Prize winners work go far beyond the honorary doctoral degree she
Pitt vaccine team marches on
Pharmacist Melissa McGivney is one of the masterminds behind Pitts impressive vaccination efforts. Shes led a team that has provided more than 20,000 doses to people, young and old.
The information steward
Meet Eleanor Nora Mattern, chair of the upcoming Year of Data and Society initiative.
Journey through Oakland
Appalachian Paris, a new performance piece from the Department of Theatre Arts, takes listeners on an immersive, historical audio tour of the neighborhood Pitt calls home.
The rush to the hospital
Pitt holds a special place in the history of emergency medical services. During National EMS Week, learn how Pitt people paved the way for modern prehospital care.
Report your concerns 24/7
Community members can share issues related to COVID-19, environmental compliance, student conduct and more with the new Pitt Concern Connection service.
Pitts hydropower plans spark a new clean power commitment
The 窪蹋勛圖厙 plans to tap the Allegheny River for electric power as part of its commitment to carbon neutrality. Now, Allegheny County has announced a similar plan to source energy from the Ohio
Meet Ella P.Stewart, the first Black woman to graduate from Pitt's pharmacy school
The first Black woman to graduate from Pitt's pharmacy school triumphed over racial barriers "with dignity and an effortless grace."
Bigelow Block Transformation Project: Key Oakland connection reopens
The new streetscape between Fifth and Forbes avenues includes safe, separated paths for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists; updated utility infrastructure; additional landscaping and more for the
Good news from 2020
While it might not feel like it, more than a few good things happened in 2020. Here are stories of Pitt people and programs that made the world better during a turbulent year.
Pitt partners with coalition to connect young learners to the internet
A first-of-its kind partnership aims to bridge the digital divide by providing high-speed internet to local school students in need. Pitts contribution: A powerful beam transmitted from atop the
Follow Kenyon Bonner on his weekly walk to meet Pitt students where they are
The vice provost and dean of students trekked nearly 4 miles through the Oakland neighborhood to reward students for following Pitts health rules.
A Runners Delight
Members of Pitts mens and womens cross-country teams say 窪蹋勛圖厙 gives other cities a run for their money in terms of trails and scenery. Meet some of their runners, and discover a new trail or
Campus buildings get special attention in preparation for return to campus
From enhanced cleaning protocols to improved air quality systems, Pitts Office of Facilities Management is working hard to prepare for fall.
Pitt commits to carbon neutrality
The 窪蹋勛圖厙 has already reduced greenhouse gas emissions on the 窪蹋勛圖厙 campus by 22%. Building and infrastructure efficiencies are key to the new goal of carbon neutrality by 2037Pitts 250th
