Public Impact is how Pitt contributes beyond our campuses to the well-being of communities and regions. We invest in people, places, and partnerships — revitalizing neighborhoods, helping local businesses grow, training skilled workers, and providing research that shapes policy.
Pitt plays four vital roles in contributing to the health and vitality of the broader public:
- Engaged partner in public problem solving
- Economic anchor
- Lifelong learning and workforce development
- Responsive and committed neighbor
We do this through Impact Activities. Impact Activities improve life and lives when a person, household, small business, community organization, or community experiences direct, intentional benefit from a Pitt-led activity designed to create public value.
Every effort is guided by one question: How can Pitt's academic mission make life better for others?
To share an Impact Activity, have a story told, or ask a question about Public Impact, contact Pitt External Relations at PublicImpact@pitt.edu.
