Pitt Sustainability Challenge Announced: Calling Creative & Innovative Thinkers
The University of Pittsburgh has active sustainability efforts and initiatives across disciplines, domains, and scales — as detailed in the Pitt Sustainability Plan and Pitt Climate Action Plan. This includes reaching carbon neutrality by 2037. To support this goal and further carbon neutrality solutions, the University is excited to announce the Pitt Sustainability Challenge.
Construction Begins on Pitt-Partnered Gaucho Solar Project Near Pittsburgh International Airport
Project between University of Pittsburgh, Vesper Energy will supply electricity to Pittsburgh campus for next 20 years and be one of largest solar projects in Western Pennsylvania.
FINDLAY TWP., PA – Construction has started on a new 20-megawatt solar farm near Pittsburgh International Airport that will supply electricity to the University of Pittsburgh for the next two decades.
Live Well Allegheny
The University of Pittsburgh has achieved distinction for 6 dining locations as Live Well Allegheny Restaurants, an initiative to make Allegheny County a healthier place.
Pitt Nursing joins National Nursing Climate Challenge to Fight Climate Change
Launched in 2018, the Nurses Climate Challenge added a “School Commitment” component in 2020 to empower nurses to educate their colleagues and community about the impacts of climate change on human health. In November 2022, the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Nursing joins 60 colleges and universities across the United States who are already taking part in the initiative.
The Assembly Achieves LEED Gold Status
University of Pittsburgh, Wexford Science & Technology partner to breathe new life of environmental sustainability into 100-year-old-plus Ford plant
Melissa Bilec Named Special Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability
Effective October 1, 2022, Dr. Melissa Bilec has accepted the opportunity to serve ss Special Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability in the University of Pittsburgh’s Office of the Provost.
Student-led Menstrual Equity Case Study Wins 2022 Campus Race to Zero Waste Award
The University of Pittsburgh’s Student Office for Sustainability took first place in the 2022 Campus Race to Zero Waste “Education and Awareness” category of the for a case study on student-led menstrual health equity efforts.
Jennifer Barnes Is a Pittsburgh Magazine’s 40 under 40
In recognition of her tremendous work helping strategically lead the University of Pittsburgh to support more diverse suppliers, Jennifer Barnes has been recognized as one of Pittsburgh Magazine’s 40 under 40 in 2022 (alongside one other Pitt employee & many alums). Learn more about her important work below!
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Food Recovery Verified Campus
The University of Pittsburgh has been a third-party verified Food Recovery Verified Campus since 2017 -- when we were the first campus in the ACC to become so.
Pitt’s Hillside Area Development Recognized with National SCUP Award
The University of Pittsburgh’s Hillside Framework Plan was recognized by the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) with an honorable mention for “Excellence in Planning for a District or Campus Component.”
Conceived by Pitt in partnership with David Rubin of Land Collective, the design creates a cohesive environment that will unify the upper and lower sections of the University’s Pittsburgh campus by utilizing land often overlooked as impractical.
Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurants
The University of Pittsburgh’s two main dining halls (The Eatery and The Perch at Sutherland) renewed their Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurants Gold designations in 2021. Both the Cathedral Cafe and Schenley Cafe earned Silver Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant designations for the first time in 2021!
2022 Pitt Sustainability Awardees and Champions
Celebrate the 2022 Pitt Sustainability Awardees and Champions who are leading the way to a more sustainable future!of the University community have been selected as 2022 Pitt Sustainability Awardees and Champions.
In recognition of their leadership and commitment to Pitt Sustainability, members of the University community have been selected as 2022 Pitt Sustainability Awardees and Champions.
2022 Pitt Sustainability Awardees and Champions
Celebrate the 2022 Pitt Sustainability Awardees and Champions who are leading the way to a more sustainable future!
In recognition of their leadership and commitment to Pitt Sustainability, members of the University community have been selected as 2022 Pitt Sustainability Awardees and Champions.
We would like to celebrate these student, faculty, and staff members for their tremendous support of Pitt Sustainability’s efforts across campus, in Pittsburgh, and in the world over the past year!
Tree Campus Certification Received for Pittsburgh Campus
In recognition of the University of Pittsburgh’s outstanding commitment to protecting and enhancing the local tree canopy, the Arbor Day Foundation has certified the University’s Pittsburgh campus as a 2021 Tree Campus for the first time!
This certification program nationally honors universities and their leaders for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and employees in the spirit of conversation. To obtain this distinction, Pitt met the 5 core standards for sustainable campus forestry required by Tree Campus Higher Education:
Four Pitt Eats Campus Locations Achieve Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant Designations
Both Pitt’s dining halls renewed their GOLD Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant status & the Cathedral & Schenley Cafe’s earned Silver!
The University of Pittsburgh’s two main dining halls (The Eatery and The Perch at Sutherland) have renewed their Gold designations under the Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurants program! Additionally, both the Cathedral Cafe and Schenley Cafe earned Silver Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant designations!