Pitt moves forward with plans for new first-year residence hall 

By Courtney Nealon, Senior Staff Writer • February 4, 2026

Pitt is moving forward with plans for a new first-year residence hall on the corner of Fifth and Ruskin avenues.

Draft of Campus Master Plan proposes fourth Tower, WPU developments and more

By Bridget Pohl, Staff Writer • November 7, 2025

On Thursday, Nov. 6, the Office of Planning, Design and Construction presented a first preview of the official Campus Master Plan Draft. The event, hosted at the Barco Law Building, proposed future development plans for Pitt’s campus. 

New and old buildings in Oakland showcase ‘the history of architecture before your eyes’

By Brynn Hanna, Staff Writer • October 31, 2025

As new campus facilities and multi-story residential projects continue to rise across the neighborhood, Oakland’s architectural landscape is transforming.

New on-campus housing proposed in renewed Campus Master Plan

By Alexandra Keim, Staff Writer • October 1, 2025

The Campus Master Plan is a roadmap for the next 30 years at Pitt — but due to community changes, the plan was revised to address more immediate needs, including on-campus student housing and campus accessibility.

City Planning Commission approves Victory Heights project

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • April 6, 2023

The City Planning Commission voted Tuesday to approve construction of an arena and sports performance center on upper campus, clearing the way for Pitt to begin its Victory Heights project.

Six on-campus construction projects to know about this fall

By Bella Markovitz, Staff Writer • August 8, 2022

For any new or returning students, it’s always helpful to know what is going on and what changes to look out for on campus.

Pitt students a-buzz for pollinator preservation

By Anushay Chaudhry, Staff Writer • July 15, 2020

The Bee Campus certification commits the University to environmental preservation efforts, such as planting more native plants and designing pollinator-friendly green spaces on campus.

Opinion | Construction on campus is inconvenient but could be worthwhile

By Paige Lawler, Staff Columnist • January 16, 2020

Inaccessibility and change on campus is frustrating and inconvenient for students. However, there is hope that at the end of the construction lies a revitalized, more sustainable campus.

Board committee approves Master Plan support projects

By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor • November 19, 2019

The bathrooms in Litchfield Tower B will soon receive a face-lift, following project approval by the properties and facilities committee of the Board of Trustees.

Institutional Master Plan draft details the Oakland of the future

By Natalie Frank, Staff Writer • November 14, 2019

The University released a draft of its Institutional Master Plan on Oct. 15, with proposed campus improvements to be rolled out over the next 10 to 25 years.