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🎨 Welcome to the colorful, abstract world of Benny Blindspots.

Benny Schwartz (A&S ’11) started creating his vibrant art to cope with an autoimmune disease that causes blindness. Learn about his process in Pitt Magazine: https://bit.ly/4fanCNi

The birth of Benny Blindspots When an autoimmune disease came for his sight, Pitt alum Benny Schwartz picked up a paintbrush. The rest is (art) history.

Don’t miss out this month! Help the African American Alumni Council welcome our newest students at a cookout near you 💙💛

Let us know you’ll be there: pi.tt/newstudentwelcomes24

📅 Mark your calendar and register now— is happening Sept. 16-22!

Get ready to cheer our Panthers on against Youngstown State and enjoy a full lineup of events: pi.tt/Homecoming24

Science and glass have long been inseparable 🧪 At Pitt, Ryan Tate leads the glass shop, where he creates and repairs flasks, piping and more complicated systems that make University research labs function.

Meet Ryan and see his work in action: https://bit.ly/4bNRgFb

If it’s glass, Ryan Tate can make it Pitt’s scientific glassblower crafts and repairs the flasks, pipes and apparatuses that make University research labs function.

No bad angles 📸

Alex-Jaden Peart (A&S ’24) is guided by a love of learning and his inner passions. Read about how he found his way to studying Classics and is now preparing for a life of service through the field: https://bit.ly/46mhf5D

Preparing for a Life of Service through Studying Classics Alex-Jaden Peart (A&S ’24) will never know whether his mom was prescient, saw something in him that he did not, or was simply looking to challenge him when she suggested he enroll in a Latin class in high school. What he does know is that the class changed his life, even if he did not take to it r...

From sunrise to sunset, we love everything about Oakland 💙💛

Ashley Lynn Priore (A&S ’22) uses chess to teach life and leadership lessons. Throughout her journey, Priore has taken a hands-on approach to promoting chess as a tool for self-discovery.

Learn about how she moves from the chess board to the board room in Pittwire: https://bit.ly/4bMbU8p

Pitt Alum Moves From Chess Board to Board Room Pitt alum Ashley Lynn Priore uses chess to teach life and leadership lessons.

Every year, symbolically pass on the Light of Learning from one generation to the next during Lantern Night.

🕯️ Be a part of Pitt history on Aug. 25 by serving as a flame bearer: http://pi.tt/LanternNightPAA24

Pitt Night at PNC Park is back on July 20! Make your plans to connect with and watch the Pirates take on the Phillies: https://bit.ly/4bHFYCh

Get your tickets for Pitt Night at PNC Park Cheer on the Pittsburgh Pirates while showing school spirit on July 20.

Discounted tickets for MJ the Musical close next week! Snag yours by July 17 to join the Chesapeake and Potomac Network for a thrilling evening on Aug. 18: pi.tt/MJmusical24

Celebrate the class of 2028 before they head to Pitt!

New Student Welcome events are happening between July 14 and Aug. 4 💙💛

Let us know you’ll be there to share memories, impart wisdom, and enjoy a day with and students: pi.tt/newstudentwelcomes24

Alfredo Gutierrez (A&S ’69) came to the U.S. as a child and flourished with the help of others. Find out how this "Peter Pan" is now helping other students find their wings: https://bit.ly/4eNSuTH

This “Peter Pan” Is Helping Other Students Find Their Wings In the late 1950s, Fidel Castro was starting to flex his muscle and exert control over nearly every aspect of life in Cuba. The revolutionary turned politician who had inspired those within his movement was now striking fear in those who did not agree with all of his ideals. It was with that backgro...

Which do you prefer, : ☀️ or ❄️?

This Pitt alumna is an award-winning researcher and engineer, whose adventures have included advising the Obama administration and taking Arctic expeditions to advocate for global sustainability.

Read about how Kate Moran (ENGR ’77) is using technical innovation to combat climate change: https://bit.ly/3XTXakK

Pitt alumna Kate Moran is using technical innovation to combat climate change The award-winning researcher and engineer’s adventures have included advising the Obama administration and taking Arctic expeditions to advocate for global sustainability.

These summer details 💙💛

Happy Fourth of July, ! 🎇

Pitt is paving the way for transfer students by making it a welcoming, straightforward experience!

At the inaugural Transfer Pathways Summit last month, Pitt demonstrated its commitment to fostering a transfer-supportive culture and highlighted programs that help smooth the transition.

Learn about the summit and ongoing initiatives to bolster these efforts: https://bit.ly/4coReo9

How Pitt is paving the way for transfer students A recent summit covered the challenges transfer students face when moving to four-year colleges — and highlighted Pitt programs that help smooth the transition.

Wishing every summer day on campus looked a little something like this 💙💛

From Age 59.5 to 100, there is a right way to use your IRA! Learn how to best maximize your cash and minimize your taxes depending on your age:

From Age 59.5 to 100, There Is a Right Way to Use Your IRA For many Americans, the largest asset they own is a retirement account. Approximately $38 trillion is saved in IRAs, 401(k)s, and similar accounts. So, it is no wonder these funds can be the most powerful tool when it comes to crafting your philanthropic legacy. Using that tool to its fullest potent...

Remember those busy days at Pitt? From studying for class to spending time with friends, plus so much more in between.

It all starts again this fall, and you can help set the stage for students to excel in a new academic year. Make a difference by making your gift before midnight: https://bit.ly/4bzfOlj

Brian Broome, a Pitt graduate, harnesses the power of storytelling in his memoir “Punch Me Up to the Gods” to illuminate his remarkable journey of resilience amidst discrimination: https://bit.ly/3syiiNq

Punching Through In his critically acclaimed memoir “Punch Me Up to the Gods,” Pitt alumnus Brian Broome embodies strength amid adversity.

The Pitt Alumni: Chesapeake & Potomac Chapter is gathering for a musical night in D.C. 🎵

We’ll meet up for MJ the Musical on Aug. 18—Get your discounted tickets now to join us: pi.tt/MJmusical24

Michael Franklin (ENGR ’08) believes it always helps to get a different perspective. And he offers just that through Ask Pitt Alumni!

💬 “I'm happy to be there as a resource, whether it’s questions about a job search, networking, budgeting or just life after school.”

If you’re looking to learn from alumni in your field, get an answer on Ask Pitt Alumni: http://pitt.protopia.co/

Join the Pitt African-American Alumni Council for a cookout this summer ☀️

Learn more and register now to connect with and students in Georgia, the DMV and New Jersey: pi.tt/newstudentwelcomes24

Lantern Night is two months away. Help us prepare by sharing a welcome note for the Class of 2028!

Don’t forget, are invited to serve as flame bearers on Aug. 25. Learn more and register: http://pi.tt/LanternNightPAA24

It’s summertime at Pitt… But not for long! Before you know it, campus will be full of activity again, which means now is the perfect time to make a gift to boost resources and opportunities as we ramp up for the fall semester.

Support a fresh start for a new year of experiences and discoveries by June 30: https://bit.ly/45BXNkE

Have you heard of artists Andrey Avinoff or Greer Lankton? These two essential q***r visionaries were featured at the University Art Gallery: https://bit.ly/3NsQwLz

Explore q***r historicity and life beyond gender binaries at two University Art Gallery exhibits Greer Lankton’s and Andrey Avinoff’s art and ephemera explored and pushed up against societal norms of gender and sexuality.

This Pitt junior was named a 2024 Newman Civic fellow, joining 142 student problem-solvers in a yearlong program designed to help them enact positive change on their college campuses and in their communities.

Learn about Connor Diaz's work and commitment to increasing local engagement among Pitt students: https://bit.ly/3zc6eqS

Pitt junior Connor Diaz was named a 2024 Newman Civic fellow The civics enthusiast, Brackenridge Fellow and social justice activist was recognized for his commitment to increasing local engagement among Pitt students.