Two Campuses, One Neighborhood
Pittsburgh native Fred Rogers, known around the world as Mr. Rogers, invited generations to ask, “Won’t you be my neighbor?” It was that spirit of neighborly collaboration that inspired Carnegie Mellon and Pitt to co-host this conference — a partnership rooted in the city's Oakland neighborhood, where over 37,000 students shape the future in the city Mr. Rogers called home.
At their closest points, Carnegie Mellon and Pitt are only three-tenths of a mile apart (less than half a kilometer), but each offer distinct yet complementary campus experiences. Carnegie Mellon is an intimate community with greenscapes connecting academic facilities with unique architecture like Hamerschlag Hall. The University of Pittsburgh is an open urban campus anchored by the Cathedral of Learning, an iconic 42-story Gothic skyscraper and the tallest educational building in the Western Hemisphere. ​
Carnegie Mellon University, consistently ranked among the world’s most renowned educational institutions, is a private, global research university and home to 14,500+ students from 100+ countries. With 3,000+ major/minor combinations, students have the freedom to study across disciplines and create an academic framework that reflects their unique interests.
The University of Pittsburgh is a top-tier research institution with a global community and a legacy of innovation. Offering 100+ majors and 350+ study abroad programs, Pitt fosters leadership and discovery. Forbes named Pitt one of America’s New Ivies — a place where ambition meets opportunity.
The largest educational building in the northern hemisphere, the Cathedral of Learning (or "Cathy" as students call her), is a 42-story skyscraper and the centerpiece of the University of Pittsburgh's main campus.
The University of Pittsburgh is a global leader in research and innovation, driving real-world impact through interdisciplinary collaboration across health sciences, engineering, social sciences, and the humanities to address the world’s most pressing challenges.
Pitt welcomes prospective and admitted students to campus, offering immersive visit experiences that showcase Pitt’s vibrant academic community, dynamic city setting, and the spirit of Panther pride.
The largest educational building in the northern hemisphere, the Cathedral of Learning (or "Cathy" as students call her), is a 42-story skyscraper and the centerpiece of the University of Pittsburgh's main campus.