The Hill District is the center of the city. A historic community at the crossroads of Pittsburgh’s past and future.
Pitt’s commitment to the Hill District is rooted in the space the University and the neighborhood share in the center of the city, with the CEC in the Hill District acting as a front door to the University of Pittsburgh. Together, we’re building bridges of exchange and opportunity.
The CEC in the Hill District is part of the University's aligned Neighborhood Commitments. Forming strong partnerships with the Hill District and surrounding communities, the University is intentional in establishing both long-lasting and long-term commitments of investment, infrastructure, programming, resources, research, and staffing in Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods.
The S.T.E.A.M. Studio is closing the digital divide by providing resources and delivering programming that makes information and communication technologies accessible.
The S.T.E.A.M. Studio offers programs across the lifespan, including Information Technology 101 for high schoolers, adult programming, grant writing and some community courses through Pitt.
Pitt will serve as the anchor tenant in the historic New Granada Theater, which began construction and renovation in summer 2023. The new 20,000 square foot space will offer a STEAM studio, classrooms, offices, and additional spaces and programming.
The CEC in the Hill District is a welcoming space open to the community and the University of Pittsburgh.
To reserve a room or space at the CEC in the Hill District at its location in the Blakey Program Center (through Dec. 23, 2025), please submit a request online.
Beginning in February 2026, the CEC in the Hill District will be located in its new home in the New Granada Theater. Programming is expected to begin on Feb. 9, 2026. To reserve a room or space at the CEC in the Hill District at its new location in the New Granada Theater, please submit a request online.
Please review the CEC Facility Use Rules and Requirements and, if applicable, the University's guidance on Camps and Programs Involving Children prior to submitting your request.
To connect with us to serve/table at an event, have us present about our Neighborhood Commitments, and/or to tour and learn more about our CEC in the Hill District, please email cechill@pitt.edu.
Monday through Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Evening hours determined by scheduled programming.
Street parking is available in front of the CEC on Wylie Avenue
Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus 83 stops at Devilliers Street and Wylie Avenue
Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus 82 stops at Centre Avenue and Devilliers Street
