Community News
Pitt successfully renewed its Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement
The University of Pittsburgh has once again earned the Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a national designation recognizing institutions with strong, long-term partnerships that benefit both universities and the communities they serve.
After 20 years, Christmas Day at Pitt is still bringing joy and connection to the community
Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, Christmas Day at Pitt has become one of the University’s most enduring community traditions, when Pitt staff, faculty, students, retirees and their families come together to serve local residents who might otherwise spend the holiday alone.
How Pitt is preparing Greater Hazelwood residents for emerging life sciences jobs
Pitt’s Neighborhood Commitment in Greater Hazelwood is launching the Life Sciences Bridge Program, a paid 50-hour job readiness program that introduces young adults living in the Pittsburgh neighborhood to entry-level roles in the life sciences.
You're invited to the 20th annual Christmas Day at Pitt!
You're invited to the 20th 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.
Save the date for Pitt’s Community Engaged Scholarship Forum on March 3
The 2026 forum theme, “Community-Centered Futures,” explores how to intentionally plan for economies, organizations and neighborhoods that move regional development forward for the radical benefit of our communities.
2025 Christmas Day at Pitt Gift Drive
Consider donating a wrapped or unwrapped gift to the children that join us as we celebrate 20 YEARS of Christmas Day at Pitt!
Save the Date & Call for Award Nominations for the 2026 Community Engaged Scholarship Forum
The 8th annual Community Engaged Scholarship Forum takes place Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Submit your award nominations as well as workshop and presentation proposals today.
CEC in the Hill District Moving to the New Granada Theater in Early 2026
The University of Pittsburgh Community Engagement Center in the Hill District is moving to its new home in the historic New Granada Theater in early 2026.
Pitt’s Day of Caring connected volunteers and the community
108 faculty, staff and students said yes to helping their neighbors on Oct. 17.
Pitt’s United Way campaign is back for another year of impact
Pitt’s United Way Campaign for the 2025-26 academic year has launched with a new goal: to raise 110% of last year’s total of more than $702,000.
A Pitt mentorship program is giving small businesses a leg up
In 2021, the Mentor-Protege Program launched its first cohort, aiming to expand Pitt’s commitment to strengthen opportunities for small businesses and boost local economic development as a part of Buy, Build, Hire Local.
2 Pitt people were named Larry’s Hometown Heroes by KDKA
Vernard Alexander, director of Pitt's CEC in Homewood, has been named one of Larry's Hometown Heroes.
Championing student mental health earned this Pitt junior a Newman Civic Fellowship
Mohammad Shedeed, a junior in the University of Pittsburgh Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and David C. Frederick Honors College, received a 2025-26 Newman Civic Fellowship.
Essential Items Donation Drive
Sign up as a department, affinity group, or team and help combat food insecurity on- and off-campus. Collection begins Monday, September 22 and closes on Friday, October 3.
Larry Fitzgerald’s Greatest Influence
All-time Pitt football great Larry Fitzgerald's recent visit to the CEC in Homewood was captured by NFL Films. Watch the feature on YouTube.