Pitt Athletics is teaming up with UPMC in a major new partnership set to debut in September—marking the first time UPMC patches will appear on football jerseys and becoming the presenting sponsor for all Pitt women’s sports. The deal extends beyond uniforms, with premium signage inside the new Victory Heights Sports Performance Center and Arena, plus potential tarps at Acrisure Stadium. Athletic Director Allen Greene emphasized the commitment to women’s health, inspired by his wife’s breast cancer journey. This builds on UPMC’s long-standing relationship with Pitt Athletics, dating back to 1986 when the sports medicine program began.

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Former Pitt standout Jeffress is returning home to Erie, Pennsylvania, where he’s now taking on a new mission as Director of Student Athlete Success at Mercyhurst University. After wrapping up his playing days at Louisiana Tech, Jeffress brings his resilience and academic grit to mentor the next wave of Lakers — helping them excel both on the court and in the classroom. Once ranked the top player in Pennsylvania and a key contributor for Pitt, Jeffress overcame injuries and surgeries while maintaining All-Academic honors. Now, he’s shifting from player to pillar, guiding student-athletes to build lives that extend far beyond basketball.

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Barry Dunning Jr. is reportedly eyeing the transfer portal after a major legal development could unlock a sixth season for high school athletes from the 2022 class — including him — potentially allowing his return to Pitt. But insiders say it’s unlikely either Dunning or fellow forward Cam Corhen will stick around next year, despite Dunning’s standout play last season: averaging 12.5 points and 5.9 rebounds while leading Pitt in blocks and shooting over 46% from the field. With the NCAA’s door closed on an extra year, the court ruling offers a new path — but the transfer portal’s fast-moving nature suggests both players are likely headed elsewhere.

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