Narrative & Key Messages

Since 1787, we’ve never stopped pushing the edge of what’s possible.

We were forged in the spirit of progress and the thrill of the unknown.

And over 200 years later we’re still driven by the search. By the rush that comes from connecting dots and seeing ideas converge. Then finding more dots. And seeking newer ideas.

We thrive in forging new paths to mold better futures, embracing each setback as fuel for something greater. Because at our core, we’re focused on human impact and the relentless pursuit of change, for good.

That’s why the goal of our work has always been to keep working. 

To answer the questions, to question the answers and to never, ever, stop reinventing.

Here, progress is always in progress.

This is the University of Pittsburgh.

Forge Ahead.

Key Messages

Since 1787, we’ve never stopped pushing the edge of what’s possible.

Since our founding, we have never stood still. We were forged in progress, and continue to forge it constantly to this day. 

We were forged in the spirit of progress and the thrill of the unknown. And over 200 years later we’re still driven by the search. By the rush that comes from connecting dots and seeing ideas converge. Then finding more dots. And seeking newer ideas.

We’re guided by our pioneering spirit— chasing every discovery, only to begin chasing the next. 

We thrive in forging new paths to mold better futures, embracing each setback as fuel for something greater. Because at our core, we’re focused on human impact and the relentless pursuit of change, for good.
That’s why the goal of our work has always been to keep working. To answer the questions, to question the answers and to never, ever, stop reinventing.

We do what we do because we want to change the world for the better. We’re driven by the idea of finding solutions, and no setback or challenge ever slows us down. 

Here, progress is always in progress. This is the University of Pittsburgh.

Here, the process of reinvention never ends. Our work is never finished because we will always have problems to solve, and we’re always on to the next. 

Forge Ahead.

As a university, we don’t shy away from hard work—we’re called to tackle challenges head on. So that we can shape a better future for humankind, we will always Forge Ahead.