The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ logo on the side of a building at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ PIttsburgh East

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's Graduate and Professional Center at Penn Center East has been renamed Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Pittsburgh East.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's Council of Trustees approved the change during its quarterly meeting on September 7, 2017.

Students at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Pittsburgh EastÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Pittsburgh East is located at Penn Center East. Two doctoral degree programs are offered there:

Along with eight master's degree programs:

“This name change more accurately reflects the reach of the center,” Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Timothy Moerland said. “Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is very proud to play a major role in delivering high-quality educational opportunities in the Pittsburgh region.”

More than 17,000 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ graduates live and work in Allegheny County.