University of Pittsburgh - Owl Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Two Centuries John Bninugc photo 10 Bicentennial

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Introduction 9

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This year the University of Pittsburgh celebrates its 200th birthday. Two cen- turies of tradition, innovation and excellence have passed. The many years of history have shaped Pitt into a vibrant university that looks to the challenge of the future and embraces it. Two hundred years have led us to the threshold of one of the most exciting points in the University’s existence. Already prominent in the areas of medicine, philosophy, business and engineering, Pitt is on the verge of realizing the goal which has eluded its grasp throughout its history. As we bring to a close our second century of excellence, Pitt is poised to become one of the world’s leading institutions of research and academics. In this moment of celebration of what we have become, we must pause to recognize how we have arrived here. Thanks to the relentless research and skillful writing of Robert C. Alberts, we now embark on a brief journey through 200 years of Pitt: The Story of the University of Pittsburgh.