Pitt offers a wide range of opt-in newsletters that keep our campus community informed, engaged, and connected. Produced by individual schools, centers, and administrative units, these newsletters share timely updates, opportunities, and stories for the campus community.
This site brings those opportunities together, making it easier to explore newsletters across the Pitt ecosystem and choose the communications that matter most to you.
An informed and engaged community is essential to Pitt’s success and directly supports the Plan for Pitt 2028, advancing goals related to being an institution that is Welcoming & Engaged and fostering a community of Accountability & Trust.
Use the links below to learn more about available newsletters and subscribe through the universal opt-in form.
To subscribe to more than one of the newsletters below, please use this opt-in form.
School and Center-based News
Asian Studies Center (ASC) Weekly Newsletter
Weekly updates from the Asian Studies Center featuring upcoming events, academic programs, lectures, and opportunities related to Asia and Asian studies.
Center for Urban Education (CUE) Newsletter
Updates from the School of Education’s Center for Urban Education featuring programs, research, events, and initiatives focused on equity and urban education.
PittEd Magazine Email List
Stories, features, and updates from PittEd Magazine highlighting research, programs, alumni, and impact from the School of Education.
Snapshot e-Newsletter (A&S)
Snapshot is the alumni e-newsletter for the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. Distributed twice a year, in January and July, Snapshot features profiles on Dietrich School alumni, faculty, and students, as well as updates about school-wide initiatives.
Teaching Center Today
Weekly updates from the University Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) sharing teaching resources, professional development opportunities, events, and instructional support.
Western Pennsylvania Writing Project
Updates from the School of Education’s Western Pennsylvania Writing Project featuring upcoming programs and events focused on improving literacy education and practice among educators and youth.
Student Affairs/Student Success
Student Affairs Newsletter
Weekly updates from the Division of Student Affairs sharing campus programs, resources, initiatives, and announcements that support student success and engagement.
Student Success Communications (Advisors & Mentors)
Updates and resources from the Office of the Provost focused on advising, mentoring, student success initiatives, and academic support tools.
Community Engagement
Community Engagement & Outreach Updates
Bi-weekly newsletter from the Office of Engagement and Community Affairs of Pitt’s community engagement, outreach initiatives and opportunities, partnerships, and impact across the region.
Pitt in Action Newsletter
Bi-weekly newsletter from the Office of Engagement and Community Affairs highlighting volunteer and direct service opportunities for Pitt faculty, staff, and students.
Community Engagement Center (CEC) – Hill District Newsletter
Community-focused updates from the CEC in the Hill District on programs, partnerships, and events connected to Pitt’s neighborhood commitment to the Hill District.
Community Engagement Center (CEC) – Homewood Newsletter
Community-focused updates from the CEC in Homewood on programs, partnerships, and events connected to Pitt’s neighborhood commitment to Homewood.
Neighborhood Commitment – Greater Hazelwood Newsletter
Community-focused updates from the Neighborhood Commitment to Greater Hazelwood on programs, partnerships, and events connected to Pitt’s neighborhood commitment to Greater Hazelwood.
Community Affairs Oakland Monthly Update
Monthly updates from the Office of Engagement and Community Affairs on community initiatives, events, opportunities, and partnerships happening in and around Oakland.
Arts & Entertainment
Pitt Arts Hotlist (Graduate Students, Faculty, and Staff)
Timely announcements about arts events, opportunities, deadlines, and initiatives for graduate students, faculty, and staff.
Undergraduate Arts Newsletter (Undergraduate Students)
Updates from Pitt Arts highlighting free arts events, performances, exhibitions, and creative opportunities available to undergraduate students.
Technology
IT System Status & Alerts
Opt-in alerts providing timely notifications about IT system outages, maintenance, service disruptions, and restorations.
Panther Bytes (Student Edition)
Student-focused technology updates, tips, digital tools, and announcements from Pitt Digital to support learning and campus life.
Panther Bytes (Faculty & Staff Edition)
Technology news and updates from Pitt Digital, including tools, services, tips, and initiatives supporting teaching, research, and operations.
Pitt Digital IT Partners Program
Information tailed to technical analysts supporting University departments, including updates on new initiatives, security information, and opportunities to collaborate with Pitt Digital on technology projects and innovations.
Resources & Special Interests
Pitt Sustainability Newsletter
News and updates on University-wide sustainability initiatives, events, and research supporting Pitt’s sustainability and climate goals from the Office of Sustainability.
Pitt Wellbeing News
A round-up of upcoming events sponsored by Pitt’s Office of Institutional Engagement & Wellbeing and Pitt’s employee resource groups; as well as news about educational activities and opportunities to improve accessibility, community and culture; reduce bias, harassment and sexual misconduct; explain disability resources and services available to the Pitt community; and support community, religious and cultural celebrations.
Staff Council Monthly Newsletter
Monthly updates from Pitt Staff Council featuring initiatives, events, advocacy efforts, and information relevant to staff across the University.
News
Pittwire*
The official news and storytelling platform for the University of Pittsburgh, serving as the primary source of important information and inspiring stories about research, innovation, campus life, alumni, and community impact.
Pitt Magazine
Pitt Magazine is the University of Pittsburgh’s flagship publication for communicating the accomplishments of Pitt people and programs. Pitt Magazine is a primary vehicle for keeping readers informed and enthused about the institution’s achievements and successes, directly supporting the University’s success in fundraising, alumni relations, student and faculty recruitment, community development, and other key institutional goals.
University Times*
University Times has provided news coverage of the University of Pittsburgh for the faculty and staff community since 1968. It features coverage of important campus news and commentary on events, as well as issues of interest to Pitt community members.
* Employees are automatically subscribed to these newsletters upon hiring and do not need to subscribe
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