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Opinion | Reasons we bleed blue and gold

By The Pitt News Staff • September 18, 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.

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.

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 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...

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...

‘Pitt for life’: Roundup of 2023 homecoming events

By Anna Kuntz, Staff Writer • October 11, 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...

Meet the nominees running for Spirit of Pitt

By Spencer Levering and Jack Troy • October 10, 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, 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.

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.

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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