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“Need to fight back”: Pittsburgh rally speaks out against the Supreme Court...
The Supreme Court overturned the landmark court ruling of Roe v. Wade on Friday, removing constitutional protections for abortions. This decision allows several states to entirely ban abortion through...
View ArticlePA House Republicans say Pitt must stop fetal tissue research to receive...
Pennsylvania House Republicans amended the state’s appropriation bill for state-related universities on Monday, saying Pitt must stop fetal tissue research in order to receive its $151 million...
View ArticleAmy Seybert named new dean of pharmacy school
The University named Amy Lynn Seybert the new dean to lead the School of Pharmacy on Thursday. She will assume the position on July 1, succeeding Patricia Kroboth, who served as dean for two decades....
View ArticlePlanning Commission talks historic buildings, renovations
The Pittsburgh City Planning Commission held a meeting over Zoom on Tuesday afternoon to hear development and redevelopment proposals for various projects in the city. The Planning Commission discussed...
View ArticlePA budget delayed due to ongoing appropriation debates
Pennsylvania’s budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year will not be complete by the June 30 deadline due to ongoing negotiations to appropriate over $580 million to Pennsylvania’s four state related...
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Pitt to receive gift from David Frederick in partnership with Oxford, rename...
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher announced today that attorney David Frederick will donate a gift to both Pitt’s Honors College and Oxford’s University College. The gift will change the name of Pitt’s...
View ArticlePa. House passes Pitt’s $151 million appropriation under separate bill,...
Pitt will receive its $151 million state appropriation after much deliberation in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The decision comes after an attempt by House Republicans to block funding...
View ArticleGovernor signs appropriation for Pitt funding into law
Governor Tom Wolf signed Senate Bill 1284 on July 8, allowing for Pitt and other state related universities to receive funding for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. This comes after the Pennsylvania House of...
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Walnut Capital, Oakland community discuss Parcel ‘A’
When Jon Kamin, an attorney representing Walnut Capital, was asked how Parcel “A” of Oakland Crossings is going to fit into the South Oakland neighborhood, he said the development and management firm...
View ArticleCo-op brings solar panels to low-income homes in Allegheny County
For Terry Fuller, a resident of Hazelwood, solar power has long been a dream “just out of reach.” Fuller has received estimates for solar panels, but they’ve all been too expensive. After getting a new...
View ArticlePitt Engineering develops new process to recycle oil and gas wastewater
With sustainability in mind, Pitt Engineering designed a system to curb energy industry water waste through membrane distillation. Radisav Vidic, the project’s leader, said it’s “important” to come up...
View ArticleBudget and executive committees discuss budget, tuition increases
The budget and executive committees of the Board of Trustees held a virtual meeting on Thursday to discuss the annual operating and capital budgets for the 2023 fiscal year, as well as tuition...
View ArticlePitt researchers discuss operating room sustainability practices
Combating climate change in the healthcare sector is especially important for Melissa Belic, professor in civil and environmental engineering and co-director of the Mascaro Center for Sustainable...
View ArticleStudent Government Board works to improve undergraduate student experience
Student Government Board President Danielle Floyd said she hopes to create more “meaningful pathways” for students to engage with SGB during the upcoming school year. “The main purpose of SGB is to...
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The big names: people to know at Pitt
Let’s face it, these first few weeks on campus are likely to be a whirlwind. Right now students are more worried about getting IDs, figuring out where classes are and making friends than remembering a...
View ArticleA guide to Pitt’s COVID-19 situation
This upcoming year will mark the fourth consecutive school year affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the pandemic, communities have rapidly adapted to changing recommendations. Over the past...
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Six on-campus construction projects to know about this fall
For any new or returning students, it’s always helpful to know what is going on and what changes to look out for on campus. Pitt has an expansive campus and an abundance of buildings and resources...
View Article‘Variety of meal options’: Dining with a meal plan at Pitt
Andrew Klepeis, a rising junior politics and philosophy major, said it’s important for students to familiarize themselves with meal planning options at Pitt to get the most out of a meal plan. “Know...
View ArticleSGB board member resigns ahead of fall semester
Student Government Board member Celeste Lintz announced her resignation from the board in a Tuesday Instagram post. “It is with a heavy heart that I chose to resign due to increased commitments, but I...
View ArticlePitt faculty union, administration reach deal on COVID-19 protocols
The United Steelworkers union reached a “memorandum of understanding” with Pitt regarding expanded health and safety protections for faculty, following allegations that the University didn’t consult...
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