The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
A student swiping into Market Central.

Pitt selects Compass Group as next dining contractor

By Jon Moss, News Editor • March 17, 2020
Pitt has selected Compass Group, a British multinational foodservice company, as its new single-source dining contractor beginning July 1.
Employees of Pitt’s University Library System said they have requested that the University temporarily close Pitt’s libraries.

Pitt library employees urge administrators to fully shut down facilities

By Jon Moss, News Editor • March 16, 2020
Employees of Pitt’s University Library System said they have repeatedly asked both the library and University administration in recent days to temporarily shutter the system in the wake of the global SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, citing health concerns.

Senate committee talks classroom utilization

By Nathan Fitchett, Staff Writer • March 16, 2020
Ensuring classes around campus are scheduled at the times requested by departments and placed in rooms that match their requirements is a delicate dance.

COVID-19 cancels several events on campus

By Janine Faust and Benjamin Nigrosh • March 15, 2020
If students have questions or updates regarding other event changes, cancellations or postponements, they can contact The Pitt News at [email protected] or through our submit news page. Updates on cultural and artistic events can be sent to [email protected]. 
Pitt graduate and president of Student Government Board during the 2018-19 academic year Maggie Kennedy poses with ex-Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren.

Pitt alumna takes politics from SGB to the national stage

By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer • March 15, 2020
During her senior year of high school, Maggie Kennedy’s father fell off a ladder while hanging Christmas lights — a $40,000 expense.
Hillman Library remains open to students, faculty and staff. All University libraries will remain open, but may have reduced hours depending on usage.

Pitt to restrict building access, close campus recreation

By Jon Moss, News Editor • March 15, 2020
Pitt will restrict building access and close numerous recreational facilities across campus beginning Monday, due to the global SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic.
City police, fire and EMS responded to a report of an assault on the 300 block of Atwood Street at around 3 a.m. on Saturday.

Police investigating Atwood Street assault

By Jon Moss, News Editor • March 15, 2020
City police are investigating an assault which occurred on the 300 block of Atwood Street early Saturday morning.
Pitt requests students move out of residence halls, will issue refunds in wake of pandemic

Pitt requests students move out of residence halls, will issue refunds in wake of pandemic

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Assistant News Editor • March 12, 2020
Pitt is requesting all students move out of residence halls, but students can request an extension to stay on campus. Pitt will evaluate travel issues, co-op standing, campus employment, financial hardship and personal safety for each case
A student swiping into Market Central.

Pitt to temporarily shutter dining halls as classes move online

By Jon Moss, News Editor • March 11, 2020
Pitt Dining will temporarily shutter both dining halls, Market Central and The Perch at Sutherland Hall, and adjust the operating hours of several other campus eateries.
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher at the February meeting of the board of trustees.

Pitt moves classes online as coronavirus pandemic spreads around nation

By Jon Moss, News Editor • March 11, 2020
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher announced Wednesday that Pitt will cancel classes next week and then move them online indefinitely beginning March 23, in the wake of the global SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic.
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