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Pins reading “Hail to Pitt” were given out to students attending the homecoming kickoff event on Monday.

Opinion | Reasons we bleed blue and gold

By The Pitt News Staff September 17, 2024
It’s officially Homecoming at the University of Pittsburgh, and there is no better time to reflect on the best parts of Pitt. From game days in the Panther Pitt to lounging on the Soldiers and Sailors lawn, there are a lot of reasons we bleed blue and gold.
Pins reading “Hail to Pitt” were given out to students attending the homecoming kickoff event on Monday.

Photos: Homecoming Kickoff

By Claire Emch, Staff Photographer September 17, 2024

Pitt Alumni student programs held the homecoming kick in the William Pitt Union on Monday afternoon.

A student observes the festively decorated windows of HERE Pittsburgh apartments for Homecoming.

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.
Redshirt Senior M.J. Devonshire (12) and Junior Phillip O'Brien Jr. (5) celebrate in front of the Panther Pit during Saturday night's game against Louisville at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt football pulls off an upset, defeats No. 14 Louisville 38-21

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer October 15, 2023

Pitt football (2-4, ACC 1-2) snapped their losing streak and spoiled No. 14 Louisville’s undefeated season at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday night, beating the Cardinals 38-21. The Panthers dominated in...

Junior running back Rodney Hammond Jr. (6) runs upfield during Saturday night's game against UNC at Acrisure Stadium.

Preview | Pitt football looking for a spark against No. 14 Louisville

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer October 11, 2023

Following a much-needed bye-week after a brutal 1-4 start, Pitt football returns to Acrisure Stadium for a homecoming matchup against No. 14 Louisville.  The Pitt and Louisville football programs are...

Window painting decorates the pedestrian bridge over Forbes Ave in celebration of Homecoming 2023.

‘Pitt for life’: Roundup of 2023 homecoming events

By Anna Kuntz, Staff Writer October 10, 2023

Tyler Welsh and Jennifer Greevey said Pitt’s homecoming celebration goes far beyond showing school spirit as an undergraduate. They said homecoming is an important tradition because it represents the...

Collection of all the 2023-2024 Spirit of Pitt Homecoming candidates.

Meet the nominees running for Spirit of Pitt

By Spencer Levering and Jack Troy October 9, 2023

Fifteen candidates are vying for the Spirit of Pitt award as part of this year’s Homecoming week festivities. Two students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and service to the...

Bea Amsalu and George Barakat were announced as the winners of this year's Spirit of Pitt award during halftime at Pitt's homecoming football game against Virginia Tech on Saturday.

Bea Amsalu, George Barakat win this year’s Spirit of Pitt award

By Allison Radziwon and Madison Dean October 8, 2022
Bea Amsalu and George Barakat were announced as the winners of this year’s Spirit of Pitt award at the homecoming football game on Saturday during halftime.
Fireworks over the Cathedral of Learning at Pitt Program Council’s Homecoming Laser and Fireworks show in fall 2021.

Opinion | College homecoming is better than high school

By Emily O'Neil, For The Pitt News October 5, 2022
Pitt’s homecoming dates back to the 1940s, when students and alumni came together to perform skits, make floats for a parade and elect a homecoming court.
Primanti Bros in Oakland.

Five sports bars where students can watch the homecoming game

By Serena Garcia, Staff Writer October 5, 2022
If you’re opting to avoid the crowds at Acrisure Stadium, here are five sports bars where you can watch the homecoming game.
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