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​​The Pittsburgh Taco Festival, held Saturday at the Strip District Terminal, is an annual celebration of all things taco. The festival had over 25 different food trucks and vendors, each selling their own culinary takes on tacos and other Latin American food.

Pittsburgh Taco Festival brings Latin American food, culture to the Strip District

September 13, 2021
Picklesburgh, held Aug. 20-22 Downtown, featured vendors, live music and a 35-foot-long Heinz pickle balloon.

Picklesburgh a big dill for downtown Pittsburgh

August 25, 2021
The Songburghs, a co-ed a cappella group at Pitt.

Pitt a capella groups reflect on past year, discuss new season

June 28, 2021
Pitt Program Council and Rainbow Alliance hosted “Queer Eye” star Jonathan Van Ness on Monday night.

Jonathan Van Ness talks ‘Queer Eye,’ LGBTQ+ activism with PPC, Rainbow Alliance

April 21, 2021
Savannah Henry: Taking action for her generation

Savannah Henry: Taking action for her generation

April 12, 2021
The Oakland Open, a mini golf course installed by the Pittsburgh Innovation District on Oakland Avenue, is intended to generate business for local eateries and restaurants.

Pittsburgh Innovation District brings mini golf to Oakland

April 2, 2021
Pitt Program Council hosted Emmy Award-winner Dan Levy for a virtual Q&A Tuesday night.

Dan Levy talks ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ career path at PPC event

March 17, 2021
Erik Schuckers created and leads “In Our Own Write: Creative Programming for LGBT+ Elders,” a nine-week writing workshop hosted by the Center for Creativity.

Center For Creativity offers writing workshop for LGBTQ+ elders

March 3, 2021
The Warhol Museum is currently honoring Tally Brown, a singer and actress of the New York underground performance scene of the ’60s and ’70s, and her affiliation with Warhol with an exhibit that runs through October.

Warhol Museum brings Tally Brown into the spotlight

February 12, 2021
Pitt offers remote study abroad programs this spring

Pitt offers remote study abroad programs this spring

January 19, 2021
The University Art Gallery will open its first online exhibition Wednesday.

University Art Gallery “illuminates” world of medieval manuscripts

November 18, 2020
“It’s all about ME, Not You,” is Greer Lankton’s permanent installation at the Mattress Factory museum in the North Side and was created in 1996.

Pitt students work with Mattress Factory, honor artist Greer Lankton

November 4, 2020
Dr. Aubrey Webson (right), the current United Nations ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda, participated in a live Zoom webinar Wednesday night facilitated by Cameron Clarke (left).

U.N. Ambassador Aubrey Webson brings diplomatic experience to Pitt students

October 16, 2020
Noah Kotzin, a senior music composition major, faces uncertainty in the workforce after graduation due to the pandemic’s effect on the music industry.

Arts professionals, students reflect on changing industries

September 30, 2020

[VIDEO] VIDEO: How Are Students Passing the Time?

September 8, 2020
Members of the Panther Roundnet club practice spikeball on the Cathedral lawn on Monday afternoon.

Students, professors find new ways to stay entertained in the new semester

September 8, 2020
While college dorms and apartments are notoriously small, students can still manage to eat healthy and diverse meals without the luxury of a fully equipped cooking space.

Managing cooking in college

August 16, 2020
The new Moe’s in Oakland officially opened June 19 after delaying its opening for 10 weeks due to COVID-19.

Moe’s Southwest Grill opens first digital location on campus

July 7, 2020
The nation’s first and only black beer festival, Fresh Fest, will go digital this summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fresh Fest to showcase black-owned craft breweries online

June 9, 2020
Nancy Kirkwood, an assistant at Pitt’s Center for Creativity, led participants in a virtual writing workshop on Friday afternoon.

‘Writing the Pandemic’ with the Center for Creativity

May 26, 2020
Pitt students often intern at the Carnegie Art Museum and other Pittsburgh art museums, but the museums are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

New museum studies major proposed

May 12, 2020
Pitt Program Council hosted a virtual Q&A session Tuesday evening with “Saturday Night Live” star Mikey Day.

Mikey Day talks social distancing, SNL at virtual event

April 16, 2020
Sarah Snavely, a junior mechanical engineering major, celebrates her 21st birthday with a family Zoom call.

Social distancing guidelines disrupt 21st birthday celebrations

April 8, 2020
Art programs at Pitt adjust to remote learning

Art programs at Pitt adjust to remote learning

March 25, 2020
@cathedral_thoughts on Instagram has 1,997 followers.

Pitt Instagrammers capture campus life

March 18, 2020
Global Brew, hosted in Posvar Hall’s Global Hub, aims to educate people on the details of the worldwide coffee industry and its economic implications and consequences for both producers and consumers.

Global Brew connects Pitt students with coffee from all over the world

March 5, 2020
The Filipino Student Association performs “Hawak Kamay,” a Filipino pop song, during Saturday’s Asian Student Alliance Culture Fair.

Asian Student Alliance hosts annual culture fair

January 28, 2020
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