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Emergency personnel offer safety tips at spring safety fair
It’s important for students to feel comfortable bringing their safety concerns to the Pitt police department, according to Bradley Kiefer. “If you see something, say something — it really is the...
View ArticlePitt receives $7.8 million grant for new drug discovery center
The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences granted the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine $7.8 million to create a new drug discovery center. The center will be called the Pitt...
View ArticleAs norovirus spreads across campus, students recount their experiences
Across the country, cases of the norovirus are climbing. Panther Central sent out an email on March 2 with confirmation of at least one case of the virus on campus, but more students have discussed...
View ArticleSGB hosts Women in Politics panel
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Student Government Board hosted a Women in Politics panel on March 4 featuring a panel of women involved in politics. During the event, the panelists shared...
View ArticleSGB discusses referendum questions, student workers’ rights
Student Government Board discussed the election results, student activity fees, contraception advocacy and student worker’s rights in their March 5 meeting. President Ryan Young opened the meeting by...
View ArticlePitt names winners of 2024 Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards
On Feb. 28, Pitt announced the winners of the 2024 Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards. The awards honor Pitt faculty who have made meaningful contributions to the Pitt community through their teaching...
View ArticlePolice blotter: Feb. 29 to March 6
Thursday, February 29 A campus security authority reported a rape at the law school. Pitt police took a report regarding a criminal mischief at the Petersen Events Center. Friday, March 1 A student...
View ArticleFaculty assembly discusses new provost, university policies
Faculty Assembly President Robin Kear announced that the provost search committee selected Joseph McCarthy as Pitt’s new provost and senior vice chancellor during Wednesday’s meeting. McCarthy has...
View Article‘Difficult Dialogues’ panel discusses women’s rights in different countries
“Try to create a world you want to vote in,” Fayezeh Haji Hassan said during Pitt’s “Difficult Dialogues: Naming State Violence Against Women in Different Contexts,” event on Wednesday. Panel...
View ArticlePink Panthers+ Mentorship Program shows high school women they belong at...
When Kristin Bindas was first admitted to Pitt, she said she was so excited to receive an email with an invitation to “an exclusive event” — the Pink Panthers+ mentorship program. “When I got invited...
View ArticlePitt extends commitment deadline for first-year students to May 15
High school seniors had a little extra time to decide if they will attend Pitt this fall. The University of Pittsburgh announced on Feb. 23 that it would extend its commitment deadline from May 1 to...
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Photos: Candace Owens speaks to community at TPUSA event
Conservative political commentator Candace Owens spoke at an event sponsored by Turning Point USA at Pitt on Tuesday evening in the Connolly Ballroom of Alumni Hall. The event drew a large crowd of...
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Protestors gather outside Alumni Hall to protest TPUSA Candace Owens event
A group of protestors gathered outside Alumni Hall on Tuesday evening to protest Turning Point USA at Pitt’s most recent guest speaker, Candace Owens. “We’re here, we’re queer, get these fascists out...
View ArticleSGB hosts general education town hall
Student Government Board hosted a general education reform town hall at its Tuesday meeting. Belkys Torres, associate vice provost for Inclusive Excellence in Education, said she feels that each school...
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Candace Owens discusses conservative values, current issues at Turning Point...
Candace Owens, an American political commentator, author and television presenter, discussed conservative values and current political issues at a Turning Point USA at Pitt event at 6:30 p.m. on...
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Anthony ‘Tony’ Novosel voted Best Professor by Pitt community
In The Pitt News’ annual “Best Of” survey, students voted Anthony Novosel, a part-time instructor in the history department, best professor. To senior history and German major Lily Wilson, it’s obvious...
View ArticleEl Jefe’s voted best late night menu in The Pitt News “Best Of” survey
Finding inspiration from street vendors, El Jefe’s Taqueria prides itself on bringing authentic Mexican cuisine to three different states — Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. El Jefe’s was...
View ArticleSenate council discusses new provost, University updates
Senate Council President Robin Kear congratulated new provost and senior vice chancellor Joseph McCarthy at Thursday’s Senate Council meeting. “Another congratulations to Joe McCarthy on becoming our...
View ArticlePolice blotter: March 14 to March 20
Thursday, March 14 Pitt police assisted Pittsburgh police with a burglary at the 200 Block of Semple Street. Pitt police issued one citation for violating a city ordinance at 3900 Forbes Ave. Pitt...
View ArticleDepartment of Linguistics hosts Sámi Day, highlights importance of preserving...
The Department of Linguistics hosted a film screening and academic seminar on Thursday in celebration of the Sámi peoples, an indigenous culture of Scandinavia. “The film covers so much — its history,...
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