Community News

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April 23, 2024

Oakland Summer 2024 Supplemental Trash Pickups

Pitt is providing supplemental trash pickup by Republic Service throughout Oakland throughout the summer. Please follow regular trash pickup procedures for the pickup dates ...

February 12, 2024

A Front Door to Pitt: Five Years of Engagement & Impact at Pitt's CECs

The Office of Engagement and Community Affairs is excited to share A Front Door to Pitt: Grounded in the Heart of the Community, a report of engagement and impact with Pitt's Community Engagement Centers (CECs) from the past five years.

December 7, 2023

Join us for the 2023 Christmas Day at Pitt!

You're invited to the 18th annual Christmas Day at Pitt! Join in the merriment of the holidays at Pitt where all guests receive a delicious holiday meal, gifts for children, and winter accessories for adults.

November 2, 2023

2023 Christmas Day at Pitt Gift Drive

Consider donating a wrapped or unwrapped gift to the children that join us for our 18th Annual Christmas Day at Pitt!

October 30, 2023

The Gismondi Foundation has committed to more than $1 million to support Pitt’s community engagement efforts

The Gismondi Foundation — created by Pitt trustee John Gismondi (A&S ’75, LAW ’78) and his wife, Lisa — has topped the $1 million mark in giving to the University of Pittsburgh to strengthen and expand the educational support it provides in school and out of school across its Neighborhood Commitments in Homewood, the Hill District, Oakland and Greater Hazelwood.