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Matthew Starinsky and team wearing black Army shirts and face masks indoors

A day in the life of Three River Battalion’s ‘Star Man’

Senior Matthew Starinsky is charged with leading 217 fellow cadets from 14 colleges and universities in the greater 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh region.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Students

On Jan. 15, 1969, students in the Black Action Society staged a nonviolent sit-in to demand change from 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ. Read four participants’ accounts in this oral history.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
Craig Hayes smiling in before and after photos

Watch: The 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Time Capsule Project tracked the Class of 2021 from start to finish

Nine students shared how their lives changed in this Student Affairs video series.

  • Alumni
  • Students
  • Division of Student Affairs
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
  • Our City/Our Campus
Mateus Martins standing with bicycle on the sidewalk.

This alum is making 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh’s roads more accessible for cyclists and pedestrians

Mateus Martins approaches traffic engineering with a focus on equity.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Alumni
  • Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
  • Swanson School of Engineering
E.J. Borghetti clapping hands during 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ football game

Meet the chronicler of all things 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ football

Ahead of the Peach Bowl, hear E.J. Borghetti’s take on this year’s football team, the program’s history and which former player he named a son after.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Staff
  • Athletics
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ volunteers preparing food during Civic Action Week

How 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ helped Pennsylvania in 2021

Revisit stories of the University’s impact around the commonwealth.

  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ-Titusville
Students raising hands at the Cathedral Ball

51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵwire’s pictures of the year

Check out some of our favorite photos from the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ in 2021.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Our City/Our Campus
Students wearing 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ attire and Santa hats with 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ logo

Christmas Day at 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ returns

After a year’s absence, the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ community will come together to bring back the holiday service tradition.

  • Community Impact
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Athletics
Students with face masks carefully building gingerbread Cathedral of Learning

’Tis the season for a gingerbread Cathedral of Learning

Two 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ teams took on this sky-high baking challenge. See the sculptures — and some familiar faces — on campus this week.

  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Students
  • Cathedral of Learning
An arch of purple and green Holiday lights in the shape of flowers

9 things to do in 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh if you’re sticking around for the holidays

Bonus: They’re all accessible from campus by bus.

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Our City/Our Campus
Molly Trott holding Daniel George on 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ volleyball court

A team effort gets a child a new kidney for Christmas

Molly Trott gave her 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Athletics coworker Mary Beth George and her family an exceptional early Christmas present.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Athletics

The makeover will focus on our people, programs and purpose — and will provide more support to bring projects to fruition. Applications are due in January.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
Luis Clemente holding Roberto & Vera Clemente Drive street sign

Clemente Drive renamed to honor baseball legend's late wife, too

The street near Posvar Hall now honors the historic contributions of both Roberto and Vera Clemente.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
Sage plants close up

Student-led Relearn Our Land initiative encourages advocacy and equity

A sustainability course inspired three students to create a garden and educational campaign that will honor Aborigine American, Indigenous and Native cultural groups.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ bicyclists riding around Oakland

51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ is BikePGH’s Organization of the Year

From bike caves to free rides, the 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh campus is building a bike-friendly culture, no matter the weather.

  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
Health professional showing ultrasound to pregnant woman

51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Black Faculty Development Initiative receives grant to tackle health disparities

The $250,000 from the Richard King Mellon Foundation will both support Black faculty at 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ and address Black maternal and infant health in Western Pennsylvania and beyond.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Innovation and Research
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
Two women with masks sitting at table at vaccine clinic

A vaccine clinic in Homewood helped more than 400 people get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines this week

Sponsored by a half dozen local organizations, including 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ, the clinic boosted access to the life-saving shots.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Community Impact
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • School of Nursing
  • School of Pharmacy
Students walking on campus next to fall trees.

What 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵsburgh students need to know before Thanksgiving break

Here’s how to get home, what to do if you’re staying on campus and important COVID-19 info.

  • Health and Wellness
  • University News
  • Our City/Our Campus
Man in mask filling up syringes in lab

51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ to lead the region’s transformation into a life sciences powerhouse

The 51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ, with a historic nine-figure grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation, looks to bring manufacturing back to the city — and catalyze game-changing economic growth.

  • University News
  • Innovation and Research
  • Our City/Our Campus
a rendering of a sleek building with many windows and greenery surrounding it

51¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ’s new recreation and wellness center will champion students’ mental and physical wellness

"The newest, coolest and healthiest place on campus" is coming soon.

  • Health and Wellness
  • Our City/Our Campus
  • Students