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Here’s the Plan (for 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ): Q&A
Why do we have a strategic plan? What’s different about the new one? And now that we have one — what happens? The Plan for 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s strategic planners answer these questions and more.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Football receives $20 million gift from alumnus
The head coaching position at 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ will be permanently named the Chris Bickell ’97 Head Football Coach.
Excitement for new West Wing rises with beam
With the final steel beam in place the West Wing addition to Alan Magee Scaife Hall moves one step closer to completion.
Lantern Night: Good to Glow
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s oldest tradition marked its 101st year with an inclusive ceremony that lit up the night.
Cathedral lawn art exhibit to put Black lives in focus
Art panels along Alumni Walk will showcase work from 17 artists from the University community, including regional artists. It will be on display in Oakland for two weeks.
Photos: Welcome Week 2021
More than 100 events — both in-person and virtual — were staged last week to welcome new first-year, transfer and commuter students to campus for the start of a new academic year.
Walking, biking or driving on campus? Safety first!
As 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ continues to welcome students, faculty and staff to campus, traveling safely through Oakland has never been more important. Keep these reminders top of mind.
Students cautioned on South Side crime
As students return to campus in large numbers, 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Public Safety and Student Affairs are delivering a clear message: Always use common sense when exploring the city or a new area.
Photos: 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Arrival 2021
The blue bins are rolling and students in matching Back to 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ shirts are out in full force to help new Panthers move in. Here are scenes and some more resources from 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Arrival 2021.
Resident Assistants aid back to school transition
Resident Assistants act as guides, counselors and friends to on-campus students. 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵwire spoke to three of them about how they got their jobs and the term ahead.
Ready for the start of the fall term
The Environmental Health and Safety and Facilities Management teams are keeping 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s air, water and facilities clean in preparation for the community’s return to campus buildings.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s vaccination center offers more than just shots
Have questions about your health? Lost your vaccination card? Want more details about vaccines? The professionals in the University’s 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ CoVax Vaccination Center on Fifth Avenue can help.
6 things to know about returning to campus
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Arrival starts this week: Here are six important things you need to know before you get to 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh.
Student-run cafes add to coffee offerings at 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ
A partnership is brewing that will give two 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Business students hands-on experience as CEOs of new cafes on campus.
New designs, furnishings for residence halls
Rolling chairs, modern designs and storage: See the upgrades in select halls. Plus, what to bring when you move in.
New leadership for Nationality Rooms
Kati Csoman will be the new director of 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s beloved Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs, beginning Aug. 9.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ arrival and housing details for fall
Incoming students: A new 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Arrival website has launched with all the information you need to know about move-in on the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh campus. Get the details.
Carla Panzella is 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ's new dean of students
She comes to 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ from Salem State University following a comprehensive national search.
