University of Pittsburgh
state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The University of Pittsburgh is a public university in the city of Pittsburgh in the United States of America. It is also called "Pitt". Pitt was started in 1787.[5] Pitt has 27,562 students. Pitt is famous for philosophy,[6][7] studying other countries,[8] and its hospital called the "University of Pittsburgh Medical Center" (UPMC).[9][10] Pitt does a lot of research.[11] Pitt is also famous for its tall building named the "Cathedral of Learning".[12] Pitt is also famous for sports. Pitt's best sports are American football and basketball.[13]
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Former names | Pittsburgh Academy (1787–1819) Western University of Pennsylvania (1819–1908) |
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Motto | Veritas et Virtus (Latin) |
Motto in English | Truth and Virtue |
Type | State-related research university |
Established | February 28, 1787 (1787-02-28) |
Endowment | $4.311 billion (2019)[1] |
Chancellor | Patrick D. Gallagher |
Provost | Ann E. Cudd |
Academic staff | 5,240[lower-alpha 1] |
Students | 28,391[lower-alpha 2] |
Undergraduates | 19,200 |
Postgraduates | 9,191 |
Location | , , United States |
Campus | Urban, 132 acres (53 ha) |
Colors | Pitt Royal and Pitt Gold[2] [3] |
Nickname | Panthers |
Affiliations | AAU, APLU, EDUCAUSE, MSA, ORAU, URA |
Mascot | Roc the Panther |
Website | www |
Pennsylvania Historical Marker | |
Designated | November 2, 1979[4] |
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