Campus reopens as Pitt police report ‘critical incident’ at Central Catholic...
This story was updated. Pitt police reopened campus and have determined that a “critical incident” at Central Catholic High School is “unfounded.” Police locked down campus for about half an hour...
View ArticleEnglish Language Institute remains open for another year, though its future...
While the English Language Institute will remain open for at least one more year, faculty, staff and students are scrambling to make the most of the ELI’s services amid an uncertain future. Scott...
View Article‘A big deal’: Some of God’s Children Choir celebrates 50th anniversary with...
For Aleje Jacob Santiago, Some of God’s Children Gospel Choir is more than just a “regular gospel choir.” “It’s like truly having that atmosphere to be yourself through your own faith and accompany...
View ArticleDistinguished Pitt scholar receives 2023 Exemplary Leader award for advocacy...
Pitt’s Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership presented Kakenya Ntaia with the annual Exemplary Leader award on Monday. Ntaia, who earned her doctorate in education at Pitt, is known for her work...
View ArticleDeirdre McCloskey discusses upcoming debate with Michael Knowles, criticizes...
As a teacher, scholar, author and trans woman, Deirdre McCloskey said she has been “socially performing” as a woman for 27 years and has gotten involved in controversies about transgender issues. She...
View ArticlePolice Blotter: March 23 – March 29
Thursday, March 23 Pitt police issued one warrant arrest for indecent assault at Forbes and Craft. Friday, March 24 Pitt police issued one arrest for driving under the influence at McKee Place. Pitt...
View ArticleRoundup of Sexual Assault Awareness Month Events
For Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Pitt is hosting a variety of events and programs throughout April to help educate the community and support survivors. Here’s an overview of the upcoming events....
View ArticlePitt’s graduate enrollment growth slower than its peers
Pitt’s graduate enrollment growth over the past 10 years has been slower than that of its peers, which are Association of American Universities public schools such as Penn State University, according...
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Joan Gabel to serve as Pitt’s next chancellor starting in July
This article was updated Monday at 3:40 p.m. Joan Gabel will serve as Pitt’s next chancellor starting in July, following a vote Monday from the University’s Board of Trustees. “I am excited and filled...
View ArticlePitt’s chancellor-elect will receive a $950K salary
Pitt’s new chancellor-elect Joan Gabel will receive a $950,000 annual base salary, marking a 36% increase compared to Patrick Gallagher’s current salary. The Board of Trustees’ Compensation Committee...
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Greek Sing features ‘exciting’ prom, Elvis and Gossip Girl themed performances
Fans of cartoons, scary movies and high school dances gathered at Bigelow Boulevard to cheer on their favorite groups during this year’s annual Greek Sing. Fraternity and sorority members participated...
View ArticleSGB discusses Sexual Assault Awareness Month, SNAP benefits
Student Government Board President Danielle Floyd, along with the rest of the board, wore shirts reading “Create awareness. Embrace hope. Believe survivors,” at their public meeting Tuesday evening in...
View Article‘A very scary situation’: Student react to active shooter hoax, cite need for...
When Pitt’s campus locked down for a supposed active shooter threat at a nearby high school last Wednesday, it took a long time for Tia Sanjeev to find out that the report was a hoax, especially as...
View ArticleGSPIA student Lita Brillman campaigns for City Council
As a queer Jewish woman and Graduate School of Public and International Affairs student, Lita Brillman considers herself a “starfish candidate” while she runs for Pittsburgh City Council District 5....
View Article‘Like a grilled cheese, just on steroids’: Melt’d offers late-night cheesy meals
A new restaurant has opened on Pitt’s campus, and some students are craving its creative take on a childhood staple. Melt’d, a cheese-based restaurant, opened on March 22 at 3903 Forbes Ave. The...
View ArticleCity Planning Commission approves Victory Heights project
The Pittsburgh City Planning Commission voted Tuesday to approve construction of a 240,000-square-foot arena and sports performance center on Pitt’s upper campus. The approval marks another step...
View ArticlePolice Blotter: March 30 – April 4
Thursday, March 30 Pitt police reported nothing in the crime log. Friday, March 31 Pitt police reported a criminal mischief at Sutherland Hall. Investigation pending. Saturday, April 1 Pitt police...
View ArticleKaty Nesbitt announced as 2023 undergraduate commencement speaker
Pitt announced Thursday that Katy Nesbitt, who made history as the first American woman to referee at the men’s World Cup, will deliver Pitt’s 2023 undergraduate commencement speech. Nesbitt graduated...
View ArticleStudents with chronic illnesses find a sense of community through Chronic...
After being diagnosed with a chronic illness, Beck Barrett struggled to find a safe community. So, in fall 2021, they founded Chronic Connection, a club dedicated to helping students with chronic...
View ArticlePitt grad union organizers, emboldened by labor wins across academia,...
Graduate students at Yale, Johns Hopkins, Syracuse and several other major universities have unionized with more than 90% support in the last six months, sparking hope among organizers for a similar...
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