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These free block parties will bring Oakland residents and students together
All neighbors — both short- and long-term — are invited to the September events featuring food, games, music and more.
Your handbook to the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ fandom
Whether you’re new to 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ, a proud parent or just need a refresher, here are the athletics traditions you need to know.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ and ElevateBio are partnering to bring cell and gene therapy manufacturing to 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh
With a 30-year agreement, the biotech company will be the first tenant at 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ BioForge on Hazelwood Green.
Lantern Night explained
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s oldest tradition turns 102 this year — learn more about the rite of passage and how it’s changed over time.
Your 2022 guide to dining on the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh campus
Highlights include new SodaStream machines and an improved employee dining program.
A brief history of the Backyard Brawl
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ football is set to play West Virginia University for the first time since 2011. Brush up on the long-standing rivalry ahead of the Sept. 1 game.
The 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ is a top college for LGBTQIA+ students
Best Colleges recognized 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ's gender-inclusive housing, comprehensive resources and integration of LGBTQIA+ students in Greek Life.
The Community Engagement Center in Homewood has a new director
Homewood resident and educator Michelle Stewart plans to further strengthen collaborations between the community and University partners.
Memorable moments from the 2022 Diversity Forum
The four-day event sparked learning, conversations and connections. Here’s a recap.
5 free things to do in 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh this August
From salsa dancing to stargazing, we’ve got you covered for budget-friendly fun.
MLB, USA Softball and kids alike use a 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ inventor’s smart bats and balls
Diamond Kinetics, founded by a 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ professor and alumnus, creates sensors and other tech to help players analyze their game.
In addition to cruising campus, Sgt. Jessica Urban coordinates 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Police’s participation in the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania and serves as a field training officer.
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh’s Neighborhood 91 will be home to futuristic manufacturing
A recent event at the Neighborhood 91 campus brought together the regional defense manufacturing community and showed the promise of 3D printing for industry.
Here’s what 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ is doing to spend more money with diverse businesses
Meet Jennifer Barnes, 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s supplier diversity and sustainability coordinator who’s helping Pennsylvania businesses thrive at 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ.
6 ways to get outside this July
There’s plenty to do this month, including baseball games, the return of Picklesburgh, and movies in the park.
Go behind the scenes of the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Nationality Room that portrays colonial life in America
Get a closer look at how English colonists lived before the founding of the United States of America.
5 Juneteenth events to check out this weekend
From music to markets, here’s how to observe the holiday in 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh.
Community members celebrate University partnerships in the Hill District
A recent gathering highlighted the promises that 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s made and kept to the neighborhood, from vaccine clinics to science demonstrations for kids.
Cathedral peregrine falcon chicks given bands and clean bills of health
For the first time since 2019, biologists, birders and staff from the National Aviary, Pennsylvania Game Commission and 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ worked together to band the young peregrines.
6 budget-friendly things to do in 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh this June
Embrace the summer season with Pride festivals, an August Wilson play and jazz performances.
