University of Pittsburgh

The School is located in its own facility on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh.  Home to more than 700 students and faculty, the iSchool has a dedicated student computing lab, a new student collaborative work and study space that features technology amenities such as Media Scape work stations.  .  The entire facility offers wireless and classrooms are appropriately outfitted with technology to support learning. 

The University of Pittsburgh is one of the top US public research universities, with substantial research projects or institutes supported by the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and more.  The University is located in the City of Pittsburgh, which provides outstanding access to a significant number of information-based organizations -- many of which offer field experience opportunities to archives students.  Pittsburgh is home to over 65 major corporations, many of which make the Forbes Top 1000 list, and more than 100 libraries and cultural institutions.

This vibrant city offers a fun and affordable lifestyle with amenities including nationally-recognized sports teams, a world-class symphony and numerous live performance venues, many culturally-diverse neighborhoods, and the opportunity to enjoy more than 100 miles of biking and walking trails.