Roundup of 2024 Homecoming events

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • September 15, 2024

From alumni beer celebrations to fireworks, The Pitt News gathered a list of events to help students and alumni celebrate their love for Pitt and prepare for the Pitt vs. Youngstown football game on the 21st.

Pitt cultural events you don’t want to miss

By Quinn Cilea, Culture Editor • August 25, 2024

The University of Pittsburgh has a very active campus, and many events are hosted for the students and members of the community. It may seem hard to keep up with all the events and figure out which ones...

Pride Month Event Roundup

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer • June 4, 2024

In honor of Pride Month, The Pitt News has compiled a list of events occurring on campus and in the city that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in Pittsburgh.

Women’s History Month event roundup

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • February 29, 2024

In recognition of Women’s History Month, The Pitt News has compiled a list of events throughout March that celebrate and uplift women in the Pittsburgh community.

Pitt alum uses ‘love for large-scale special events’ he learned at Pitt Program Council to start event production business in Washington D.C.

By Ananya Pathapadu, Staff Writer • February 27, 2023

Roger Whyte, a 2007 alumnus, is the founder and principle at Stratus Firm, an event production company based in Washington D.C. that organizes events across the world. These events range from galas and conferences to summits and broadcasts.

Indian Nationality Room Committee celebrates Republic Day with traditional music, dance

By Renee Dubaich, Staff Writer • January 30, 2023

Attendees enjoyed Bharatham dance performances, Hindi music and snacking on samosas and pakoras to celebrate Indian culture. The event honored India’s Republic Day, the national holiday commemorating India’s independence as a nation.

Local events to get hype for the fall season

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor • September 6, 2022

Fall is here, and Pittsburgh has a seemingly endless stream of upcoming events to celebrate. Here is a compilation of arts and entertainment activities to look forward to in September and October.

Welcome Week 2021: Pitt students, staff prepare for start of in-person events

By Grace Stringer, Staff Writer • August 17, 2021

Students can celebrate their return to campus with a slew of hybrid in-person and virtual events at this year’s Welcome Week, lasting Aug. 21-29.

Face-to-face with fake Facebook events

By Amanda Reed / Senior Staff Writer • November 16, 2017

I showed up to the Facebook event, “Offer a Slurpee Up to the Old 7-Eleven Site,” Nov. 11 in the hope of finding the 360 people who said they were interested in attending — but I was the only one...

Frightening Functions

By TPN Staff • October 18, 2017

The entire month of October is often laden with trips to pumpkin patches, nights spent watching scary movies under piles of blankets and parties where everyone shows off their handmade Halloween costumes. And...