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Partnerships that build stronger communities and a stronger University.

Pitt’s Neighborhood Commitments are the University’s flagship place-based community partnerships, focused on the Oakland, Homewood, Hill District, and Greater Hazelwood neighborhoods of Pittsburgh, that provide long-term commitments of staffing, infrastructure, and coordination to facilitate mutually beneficial collaborations between Pitt and the local community.

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2025 garbage olympics

Volunteer for the 2025 Pittsburgh Garbage Olympics!

On Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., volunteers will be competing in the Garbage Olympics to clean up trash across the City of Pittsburgh. Register to compete today!

dr. jamilah ducar

Dr. Jamilah Ducar to lead Office of Engagement and Community Affairs

Dr. Jamilah Ducar will serve as the new Associate Vice Chancellor for Engagement and Community Affairs within the Office of Engagement and Community Affairs effective Aug. 25, 2025.

2024 block party in oakland square

2025 Be A Good Neighbor Block Parties

This September, join the Office of Engagement and Community Affairs throughout Oakland for fun, food, prizes, meeting your neighbors, and making connections!