- (1856) John F. McLaren is formally inaugurated as the university's Principal, a title, originating from the school's days as the Pittsburgh Academy, that was used for the head of the university until it was changed in 1872 to Chancellor.
- (1856) John F. McLaren is formally inaugurated as the university's Principal, a title, originating from the school's days as the Pittsburgh Academy, that was used for the head of the university until it was changed in 1872 to Chancellor.