Starting at Pitt is so exciting. I remember my first time walking past the Panther by William Pitt Union and rubbing his nose for luck. Figuring out the route to all my classes. Peeking into the Nationality Rooms and finally choosing a favorite (the Austrian Room).

As a recent graduate, I wish I could experience it all again! That said, there are a few things I wish I’d known before I set foot on campus. Here are the tech tips I want to impart to the Class of 2027, so you can be the most prepared Panther out there!

How do you help students in low-income, underserved neighborhoods dream big and believe that a college degree and professional career are within their reach? The Neighborhood Learning Alliance (NLA) is dedicated to doing just that, with programs designed to improve education and opportunities for K – 12 students in and around Pittsburgh. NLA’s High School U is a free program that enables high school students to enroll in college courses while participating in paid work experiences.

The University supports nontraditional classrooms as a creative way to bring a unique perspective to coursework and enable students to apply different skill sets to achieve academic success. Pitt IT offers all the tech tools that professors need to support nontraditional teaching styles and nontraditional students, inside and outside of the classroom.

The secrets to a more positive tech experience may be easier than you think. Never lose a charge, break a phone cord, or struggle with your streaming experience again with just a few quick tips from your friends here at Pitt IT.

Paper-based processes are increasingly giving way to advanced technology solutions. Cutting-edge research especially relies on advanced technology, which has facilitated extraordinary advances in our understanding of the universe and the human body, and has spurred new treatments, products, and innovations in every aspect of life.

The Microsoft 365 suite is an incredibly versatile and helpful tool for individuals and organizations alike. Outside of its fundamental functions — like word processing, spreadsheet management, and emailing — Microsoft 365 offers a wide assortment of special features and applications that can increase your productivity, make communication easier, and ignite your creativity. Whether you're a professional seeking to optimize your work processes or an enthusiast looking to explore new horizons, here are some cool features you may not know about.

Last week, the Center for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security (Pitt Cyber) in partnership with Pitt Information Technology (Pitt IT) held the seventh annual Air Force Associate (AFA) CyberCamp. The week-long camp is supported by the EQT Foundation and Grable Foundation, as well as Pitt Community Engagement Centers and Pitt Engineering. It is free to Pittsburgh-area high school students interested in learning about cybersecurity principles, skills, and future career opportunities.

Are you going on vacation and want to get some work done while you are away? Maybe you are studying or working abroad over the summer or you’re transitioning to a permanent hybrid or remote position. Working remotely doesn’t have to be daunting. Here are some tips for an easier adjustment, so you can be as productive from home — or halfway around the world — as you would be on campus.

Technology has become so ingrained in our lives that we hardly even think about it. But the more ubiquitous our technology use has become, the more prone we are to cyberattacks. Perhaps the hardest thing about avoiding a security breach is understanding what to look for. Hackers have become more sophisticated, and scams are harder to spot. Here are four traps and how to avoid them.