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51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Police respond to campus safety concerns
Students are urged to continue staying alert and reporting suspicious activity to police.
Get fresh greens all year round at many 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ dining locations
The University has partnered with local agricultural company Fifth Season to grow lettuce, spinach and other greens using 97% less land and 95% less water than traditional farming methods.
11 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ veterans who made a major impact
Learn about how these military greats, from the author of the GI Bill of Rights to a former Army Surgeon General, shaped the world — and how 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ shaped them.
You can rent a phone charger at 32 local businesses thanks to 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ alumni
The portable charger will juice up your phone in just 30 minutes.
New University budget model approved
The new model provides Responsibility Centers with greater authority, enabling them to better work toward 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s strategic goals.
What you need to know about COVID-19 boosters
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s COVID-19 Medical Response Office answers your most frequently asked questions.
Places to study besides the library
If your usual study spot in Hillman is closed, we’ve got a few ideas for where else to go.
See an archive of student reactions to the Tree of Life massacre
Memorabilia, notes, programs, historical documents and more are now housed at the Senator John Heinz History Center. Learn how students and faculty curated the materials.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh restaurants to try during Family Weekend
Lean into fall with pumpkin curry or dream of warmer times with pineapple mango tomatillo salsa. See 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵwire’s picks of restaurants to check out on your parents’ dime.
It takes a village to keep trees healthy
Aurora Sharrard, 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s director of sustainability, explains why you might see arborists on the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh campus — and why our trees require regular care.
Civic Action Week gets students, faculty and staff out in the city
The second annual week of events prompted the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ community not just to volunteer, but to engage with bigger questions around civic responsibility and organizing.
Facilities apprenticeship program brings new levels of Hill District community partnership and collaboration
The new program is providing meaningful career opportunities for residents like Lemel Alexander.
Festival showcases Latin American and Caribbean cultures
Food, fun and feather headdresses made for a vibrant scene outside the William 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Union during the Center for Latin American Studies’ annual festival, held at 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ since 1979. See the photos.
See some of the major renovations on campus
Remodeling across the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh campus has brightened buildings, improved safety and modernized building infrastructure. Check out photos of the spaces.
Scenes from Homecoming 2021
The Panthers scored big to win against the University of New Hampshire in Saturday’s game, capping off a week of scavenger hunts, giveaways, reunions and 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ spirit. See photos from all the
Homecoming is for students, too
Happy Homecoming, Panthers! The Sept. 20-25 activities aren’t just for football fans and alums: a host of in-person events are scheduled for students, too.
What you need to know about HVAC on campus
Indoor air quality matters now more than ever. Here’s how the Office of Facilities Management is keeping the air safe in 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ buildings.
Home installations are underway for a community Wi-Fi pilot
A program between 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ and Every1online that’s bringing Wi-Fi to local families in need is expanding. Residents of New Kensington and Homewood are encouraged to apply.
Block party series brings together Oakland residents
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ students and their South Oakland neighbors bonded over tacos and prizes at the first of four summer events.
Get (re)involved on campus
Make the most of your college experience: Here are eight ways to get involved, suggested by a fellow student.
