Pitt is an integral piece of the state’s economic success, and Pitt operations directly or indirectly impact nearly every resident of Pennsylvania. In FY ’21, Pitt generated more than $5.2 billion in economic impact for the state and supported more than 47,000 jobs across the state.
The University of Pittsburgh is a financial anchor, fueling local businesses and economies with an impact that extends to every corner of the commonwealth. Pitt’s Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence works with local businesses, helping entrepreneurs boost their capacity, overcome financial hurdles and develop their staff.
A log cabin on the frontier became the setting of a great undertaking. We opened new doors for science, technology, medicine and humanity. Medical firsts, including the world’s first polio vaccine and heart-liver transplant, saved lives. Pitt people have included great thinkers, leaders, artists, sports legends and those who broke racial and gender barriers, all striving for something greater.
The University of Pittsburgh is home to a vast research enterprise. While the University’s advances in health sciences are deservedly recognized around the world, a lot more research is happening at Pitt.
With five diverse campuses, a robust research footprint and a partnership with one of the world’s largest academic medical and research centers, Pitt plays a critical role in the state and local economies in all regions of the commonwealth.
The University of Pittsburgh's Engagement and Outreach Map is designed to foster greater understanding of how Pitt is working as a partner in their neighborhood, coordinate community engagement and outreach efforts across the University, and monitor the progress of the University’s overall engagement and outreach effort.
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