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Partnering with Pitt strengthens communities

For students, community leaders, and researchers seeking to create lasting impact, it’s possible with Pitt. As a place-based public research university, Pitt stays rooted in the communities of Western Pennsylvania as an engaged problem solver, a responsive neighbor, an economic anchor to the region, and a hub of civic action.

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Pitt's Public Impact

The University of Pittsburgh contributes to the well-being of Pennsylvania and communities beyond. Public Impact is how we invest in people, places, and partnerships — revitalizing neighborhoods, helping local businesses grow, training skilled workers, and providing research that shapes policy. Every effort is guided by one question: How can Pitt’s academic mission make life better for others? 

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COMMUNITY IMPACT

  • 699 attendees to the 2025 Be A Good Neighbor Block Parties in Oakland.

  • 71,976 volunteer hours were contributed by members of the Pitt community in 2024-25.

  • 7,942 people visited the CECs in Homewood and the Hill District in 2024-25.

  • 1,417 active Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Pitt participants, taking more than 300 courses, lectures, and tours each year.

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