New Pitt Victory Lights Unveiled

Visible from numerous points of the city, the University of Pittsburgh this evening officially unveiled spectacular new Victory Lights atop the Cathedral of Learning.

One of Pitt's most iconic traditions, the Victory Lights have bathed the top of the Cathedral in gold following football wins as well as championships won by other Panthers teams.

Through the generosity of Chris Bickell, a 1997 graduate of the University and passionate supporter of Pitt Athletics, the Victory Lights now feature an additional blue beam that dramatically shoots straight up into the sky. The result is a breathtaking combination of Blue and Gold atop Pitt's most recognizable campus structure.

Head football coach Pat Narduzzi acknowledged the new Victory Lights this evening at Pitt's annual National Signing Day reception at Heinz Field. "Our goal is to make sure the 'on' switch is flipped as much as possible for those beautiful new Victory Lights," Narduzzi said. "Many thanks to Chris Bickell for his tremendous support of the Panthers."

"We are grateful for Chris Bickell's support of this unique project, enhancing an already amazing tradition at Pitt," Director of Athletics Heather Lyke said. "It is one of the many ways we will try to build upon the awesome traditions we have at the University of Pittsburgh."

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New Pitt Victory Lights Unveiled

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