Pitt in 67: How Pitt is improving life and lives in Pennsylvania

More work across Pennsylvania
A woman, Cori RIchards-Zawacki, wearing waders stands in water holding a net
This rural Pennsylvania field station is an ecologist’s dream

Researchers at the Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology have published more than 450 papers since 1951, including important investigations on pesticide use, pollination and pathogens, among other topics. 

a man stands in a library
How a Pitt alumnus is making libraries into something more

Robert Lambert has helped guide the local library system in York County into a new era.

a woman stands in an after school space
These alumna-led hubs are a home away from home for hundreds

Almost every day, dozens of middle and high school students flow into The Garage Community and Youth Center, a former car repair shop converted into an after-school hub.

A six-decade Pitt Pharmacy family tradition

Multiple Pitt School of Pharmacy alumni have driven Thompson Pharmacy to more then six decades of success in Blair County.

From artistic talent to a sustainable business

PantherlabWorks, part of Pitt’s Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, offers no-cost consulting to creators and gig artists hoping to expand their businesses and commercialize their products.

More than 50 online and hybrid programs extend Pitt’s reach virtually anywhere

Pitt offers more than 50 online and hybrid programs representing a range of fields and specialties, including master’s degrees in civil engineering, physician assistant studies and social work.

Pitt graduates are making housing more affordable for Pennsylvanians

A Pitt Business grad is executive vice president of a mission-minded development company dedicated to finding housing solutions for communities in need. 

How a rural recruiter pitches Pitt across Pennsylvania

"What I tell students is, ‘I am your go-to person for all things Pitt, and I’m here to help you determine if Pitt is the best fit for you.”