Pittsburgh Panthers
Athletic teams of the University of Pittsburgh
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| 2025 | U.S. News & World Report ranked the University of Pittsburgh tied for 70th among national universities and its law school tied for 91st. |
| 2024 | Faculty members accused the University of Pittsburgh administration of racism due to perceived differences in response to wars in Ukraine and Gaza, continuing the protest movement into the next academic year. |
| 2024 | Continuation of the River City Rivalry series with Cincinnati. |
| December 26 2024 | Pittsburgh lost to Toledo 48-46 in the GameAbove Sports Bowl in 6 overtimes, the most overtimes in BCS history. |
| July 7 2024 | Pitt announced the team will wear a commemorative helmet sticker to honor Bobby Grier throughout the 2024 season. |
| April 2024 | University of Pittsburgh students participated in campus-wide protests and encampments against the Israel-Hamas war, demanding the university divest from what they termed the 'Israeli apartheid regime' and calling for an end to the conflict in Gaza. |
| 2023 | Pitt's gymnastics team moved to the ACC when the conference began sponsoring the sport. |
| 2023 | Planned renewal of the River City Rivalry series with Cincinnati. |
| 2023 | Darrelle Revis inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame after playing for Pittsburgh Panthers from 2004 to 2006. |
| 2023 | Calijah Kancey was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the 19th overall pick in the NFL Draft |
| 2022 | Released first climate action plan. |
| 2022 | U.S. News & World Report categorized University of Pittsburgh as 'more selective', with 53,062 applications received and 26,077 students accepted for the Class of 2026. |
| 2022 | Pittsburgh Panthers won the Sun Bowl, defeating UCLA 37-35. |
| 2022 | Kenny Pickett was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers as the 20th overall pick in the NFL Draft |
| 2022 | Calijah Kancey wins Defensive Player of the Year as a senior defensive tackle. |
| 2022 | Calijah Kancey receives a unanimous First Team All-American selection as a Defensive Tackle. |
| 2021 | Roc the Panther won 3rd place at the National Cheer Association Mascot Competition in Daytona Beach with a performance celebrating his energy, moves, and character, featuring themes of Rocky Balboa, the Rockettes, rock music, and Dwayne 'the Rock' Johnson. |
| 2021 | National Science Foundation ranked the University of Pittsburgh 18th among American universities for research and development expenditures, with $1.13 billion in funding. |
| 2021 | University of Pittsburgh implemented test-optional admissions for incoming students in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with plans to extend this policy through Fall 2025. |
| 2021 | Received AASHE STARS Gold rating, advancing from previous Silver rating in 2018. |
| 2021 | Kenny Pickett wins Big East Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year as a senior quarterback. |
| 2021 | Narduzzi led Pitt to a 10-2 regular season, an ACC championship, and a Peach Bowl appearance. |
| 2021 | Multiple Pittsburgh Panthers players earn First Team All-American honors, including Kenny Pickett (Quarterback), Jordan Addison (Wide Receiver), and Cal Adomitis (Long Snapper). |
| 2021 | Kenny Pickett wins the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and finishes 3rd in Heisman Trophy voting. Jordan Addison wins the Biletnikoff Award, and Tre Tipton receives the Disney's Wide World of Sports Spirit Award. |
| 2020 | Committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2037 (the university's 250th anniversary). Announced a second local renewable power purchasing agreement for solar power near Pittsburgh International Airport. |
| 2020 | U.S. News & World Report ranked the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work's MSW program tied for 17th in the U.S. |
| 2020 | Pitt sponsored 3 National Merit Scholarship awards, with 10 freshman students being recognized as National Merit Scholars in the 2020-2021 academic year. |
| 2020 | Committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2037 (its 250th anniversary). Announced a second renewable power purchasing agreement for solar power. Board report disclosed 42% decrease in fossil fuel endowment exposure since 2015. |
| 2020 | Jimbo Covert inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame after playing for Pittsburgh Panthers from 1978 to 1982. |
| 2019 | The 100th game in the Pitt-Penn State football series was scheduled to take place. |
| 2019 | Pittsburgh Panthers won the Quick Lane Bowl, defeating Eastern Michigan 34-30. |
| March 30 2019 | The Songburghs placed third at the ICCA Central Semifinal at the University at Buffalo. |
| February 2 2019 | The Songburghs won first place at the ICCA Central Quarterfinal. |
| 2018 | Published first comprehensive 'Pitt Sustainability Plan', established the Office of Sustainability, and hired first director of sustainability. Also announced intention to buy electricity from a run-of-the-river hydropower facility. |
| 2018 | Pittsburgh Panthers win the ACC Coastal Division championship under head coach Pat Narduzzi, finishing with a 7-7 record but losing to Clemson 10-42 in the conference championship game. |
| February 2018 | A blue beam was added atop the Cathedral of Learning to accompany the gold victory lights. |
| 2016 | Kiplinger rated Pitt as the best value in Pennsylvania and thirty-sixth best nationally for out-of-state students among public universities. |
| 2016 | James Conner receives the Disney's Wide World of Sports Spirit Award. |
| 2016 | James Conner receives the Most Courageous (Brian Piccolo) Award as a junior running back. |
| September 10 2016 | Pitt defeated Penn State 42-39 in their renewed rivalry game. |
| 2015 | Pat Narduzzi becomes the head coach of the University of Pittsburgh football team. |
| 2015 | Jordan Whitehead and Qadree Ollison are recognized as significant players, with Whitehead being named Rookie of the Year. |
| September 2015 | Announcement made to renew the Backyard Brawl rivalry series for the 2022-2025 seasons. |
| 2014 | Celebrated a 'Year of Sustainability' and launched the Student Office of Sustainability with over 25 affiliated student organizations. |
| 2014 | Notre Dame begins an agreement to play five ACC opponents each year, which impacts the frequency of games with Pittsburgh Panthers and limits their meetings to no more than twice in a three-year period. |
| 2014 | James Conner wins Big East Offensive Player of the Year as a sophomore running back. |
| 2014 | Aaron Donald was drafted by the St. Louis Rams as the 13th overall pick in the NFL Draft |
| 2014 | Aaron Donald began his Pro Bowl selections, ultimately achieving 10 total Pro Bowl appearances for the Rams. |
| December 2014 | Pat Narduzzi was hired as head coach, leading Pitt back to the AP top 25 by the 2015 season. |
| August 1 2014 | Patrick D. Gallagher was named the 18th chancellor of the university and assumed office. |
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