The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) is a leading public research university founded in 1787 as the Pittsburgh Academy. It has over 380,000 alumni and a 96% post-graduation placement rate. Ranked among the top 2% of universities worldwide and No. 7 in NIH funding, Pitt is recognized as a 'New Ivy' by Forbes. The university operates a main campus in Pittsburgh, PA, and regional campuses in Bradford, Greensburg, Johnstown, and Titusville.