Pitt Opens New 270,000-Square-Foot Wellness Center
The University of Pittsburgh officially opened its new 270,000-plus-square-foot Recreation and Wellness Center to students on Sunday. The much-anticipated facility, shaped by student feedback and grounded in sustainability and holistic well-being, will serve as a vibrant hub for recreation, health and community connection on the Pittsburgh campus.
With nine stories of state-of-the-art features — including an aquatics center, an indoor sky track, courts, weight and cardio zones, a climbing wall, an esports lounge and wellness suites — the new center is more than a building. It’s a reflection of Pitt students’ evolving needs and priorities.
“We’re so excited to open the new Recreation and Wellness Center for students,” Vice Provost for Student Affairs Carla Panzella said. “Building a new recreation center gave us the opportunity to reimagine recreation by integrating holistic wellness. This facility reflects our understanding that student success depends on comprehensive well-being.”
Columbus State Breaks Ground on $3.2M Golf Facility
On Thursday, Jan. 8, Columbus State University teed off on a new era for its Golf Program, breaking ground on a new clubhouse. When fully funded, this $3.2 million, 6,447-square-foot clubhouse will enhance the existing Key Golf Studio by adding championship-caliber indoor practice technology and outdoor playing surfaces—additions that coaches will help boost team competitiveness and bolster student-athlete recruitment and retention…