The Cathedral of Learning is the iconic landmark of the University of Pittsburgh. The Gothic Revival skyscraper was commissioned in 1921 and is a landmark listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Lovingly referred to as “Cathy”, it stands at 535- feet-tall, the second-tallest educational building in the world. In addition to its magnificent four-story Commons Room at ground level, the 42-story Cathedral houses classrooms (including the internationally renowned Nationality Classrooms) academic and administrative offices, libraries, computer labs, a theater and a food court.
Alumni Hall is home to the Pitt Alumni Association, the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, a 270-seat auditorium/lecture hall, and the 500-seat Connolly Ballroom, among other offices and facilities. The building’s first floor hosts the Legacy Gallery, a permanent exhibit featuring two unique touch-screen interactive kiosks. Visitors can use the kiosks to explore the achievements of alumni, faculty and students through video, audio, archival photos and text.
Constructed in 1923 to house a private social club, the building was purchased in 2005 by Pitt. Following an extensive renovation, it was reopened as Pitt’s University Club in 2009. Whether for a meeting or a special event, the University Club is the perfect venue to create unforgettable memories. The University Club is also home to a cafe, fitness center, College Room and Fraternity Grille, open and available to the campus community.
The Assembly, located at 5051 Centre Avenue, is a historic building that once housed a Ford Motor Company assembly plant. In 2022, the building opened its doors for its next life as a world-class biomedical research hub, leased in-part by the University of Pittsburgh. The Assembly includes new state-of-the-art lab spaces for researchers, a variety of conference rooms, a 250+ seat auditorium and galleries throughout to highlight the building’s rich heritage.
Located on Pittsburgh’s North Shore and offering stunning views of the downtown skyline, Acrisure Stadium (formerly known as Heinz Field) is the home field for the Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) and the University of Pittsburgh Panthers (NCAA) football teams. The stadium boasts a capacity of 68,400 and is a popular venue for concerts and other events.
The Gateway Clipper Fleet is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based fleet of riverboats. The fleet cruises the three rivers of Pittsburgh - the Monongahela, Allegheny, and Ohio. The fleet is named after the city of Pittsburgh, which in earlier times was known as the "Gateway to the West."