University of Pittsburgh - University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The University of Pittsburgh is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was founded on the edge of the American frontier as the Pittsburgh Academy in 1787, and evolved into the Western University of Pennsylvania by alteration of its charter in 1819.




Address                   4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, United States
Athletic Director      Scott Barnes
Mascot                     Roc the Panther
Football Stadium   Heinz Field 
Former names
Pittsburgh Academy (1787�1819)
Western University of Pennsylvania (1819�1908)
MottoVeritas et Virtus (Latin)
Motto in English
Truth and Virtue
EstablishedFebruary 28, 1787
TypeState-related
EndowmentUS $ 3.49 billion
ChancellorPatrick D. Gallagher
ProvostPatricia E. Beeson
Academic staff
4,874
Students28,649
Undergraduates18,615
Postgraduates10,034
LocationPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
CampusUrban, 132 acres (53 ha)
ColorsBlue & Gold           
AthleticsNCAA Division I � ACC, EAGL
Sports17 varsity teams
NicknamePitt, Panthers
MascotRoc the Panther
AffiliationsAAU, APLU, EDUCAUSE, MSA, ORAU, URA
Websitepitt.edu