Hillman Library renovations complete

By Amanda Yu, Assistant News Editor • August 11, 2025

After over seven years of construction, the University quietly finished renovations for Hillman Library on May 8. The final phase of renovations included a three-story glass atrium facing Schenley Plaza, 16 new study rooms and an open-roof patio on the third floor. 

August Wilson Society sells out 2025 Celebration Colloquium

By Kelly Kowalewski, Staff Writer • April 7, 2025

August Wilson, a two-time Pulitzer-winning playwright, African American poet and Pittsburgh legend, lives on via the August Wilson Society, or the AWS.  The August Wilson Society, established by Dr....

New mural coming to Hillman Library

By Andrew McLaughlin, Staff Writer  • March 18, 2025

Student artists are collaborating on a new colorful mural showcasing the history of communication that will go on display starting in the fall semester.

East Asian Library holds open house, displays rare items

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer • February 9, 2024

Kuan is one of the earliest examples of paper money, which China began printing in the late 1300s. Pitt’s East Asian Library had an original Kuan note on display for visitors to see during their open...

Pitt reviewing Emergency Notification System after ‘delayed and flawed’ response Monday night

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • April 11, 2023

Pitt said it’s reviewing the Emergency Notification System and retraining its communicators after a “delayed and flawed” response to a hoax active shooter incident in Hillman Library Monday night.

Editorial | Study spaces should feel more inviting

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • January 12, 2023

Study spaces should feel more inviting to promote a better learning environment.

‘Student Voices: Creating a Place of Belonging’ exhibit presented on media wall in Hillman Library

By Elizabeth Primrose, Senior Staff Writer • January 12, 2023

Pitt librarians started a research project last year which enlisted student perspectives on how to improve Pitt’s libraries. The findings are now displayed in an exhibit titled “Student Voices: Creating a Place of Belonging.”

Students discuss the benefits of practicing time management during finals week

By Madilyn Cianci, Staff Writer • December 7, 2022

Owen Boccabella, a junior bioengineering major, creates a study schedule for the last three weeks of the semester to make sure he’s staying on top of his work. 

Inside Hillman Library’s recent collections and exhibitions

By Aoqin Yan, Staff Writer • October 7, 2022

The digital wall, an exhibit on the third floor of Hillman Library, displays a gallery of artwork and research on print media from students and faculties at Pitt. It’s just one of the many elements within the library’s collections, which range from digital to physical material.

Satire | The top 8 rules of Hillman Etiquette

By Talia Spillerman, Staff Columnist • April 19, 2022

Here are the top ways to ensure that you are following the unspoken rules of Hillman library.