The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

A student looks at a laptop screen that reads “Welcome to Pitt.”

Pitt extends commitment deadline for first-year students to May 15

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer March 19, 2024

High school seniors had a little extra time to decide if they will attend Pitt this fall. The University of Pittsburgh announced on Feb. 23 that it would extend its commitment deadline from May 1 to...

The Pitt Panther statue outside of the William Pitt Union.

Pitt extends commitment deadline for fall 2024 to May 15

By Donata Massimiani, Assistant News Editor February 27, 2024

The University of Pittsburgh is extending the commitment deadline for fall 2024 first-year admitted students from May 1 to May 15.  The extension comes after the U.S. Department of Education announced...

Head coach Jeff Capel (far right) and his coaching staff frantically signal to Pitts players during a game.

No. 1 Player in Pennsylvania, Jeffress, commits to Pitt basketball

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor April 28, 2020
In a five minute video detailing his journey through basketball, William Jeffress Jr., a 6-foot-7 four-star forward in the class of 2020 from nearby Erie, Pa. announced his commitment to Pitt basketball. 
Femi Odukale hails from Brooklyn and is currently a senior at Massachusetts Springfield Commonwealth Academy.

2020 guard Femi Odukale commits to Pitt

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor March 17, 2020
Femi Odukale, the three-star Class of 2020 combo guard out of Springfield Commonwealth Academy, Massachusetts, announced his commitment to Pitt Wednesday afternoon.
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