University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Pitt Athletics Introduces Updated Panther Head Logo
6/19/2007 12:00:00 AM | General
June 19, 2007
PITTSBURGH--The Pitt Panther is getting an update.
The University of Pittsburgh's torch-cut Panther head, first unveiled in 1997, is being reintroduced with
a sleeker, more polished look. The new mark is the result of the creative efforts of the Pitt Athletic Department
and Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC).
The new Panther head will be a secondary mark for Pitt Athletics. The primary logo will remain the
arching block-style PITT, first introduced in 2005. The PITT logo will continue to be the featured mark on the
uniforms for each of the University of Pittsburgh's 19 intercollegiate teams.
"We have been known as Pitt for more than a century and that name and logo will continue to be our
primary identity," Athletic Director Jeff Long said. "After receiving consistent public feedback, we felt the time
was right to give our Panther head a more refined, contemporary look and one that is easily reproduced and
recognized."
Merchandise featuring the new Panther logo will be available in stores beginning July 2. Pitt fans can
also shop online at www.PittsburghPanthers.com.
