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
Pitt police issue crime alert after burglary

Pitt police issue crime alert after burglary

By Jon Moss, News Editor • February 11, 2020
Pitt police issued a crime alert Monday morning detailing a reported burglary in the 400 block of McKee Place.
Jackie Smith (far right), a sociology professor at Pitt, is one of several researchers that collect data related to human rights in Pittsburgh.

Pitt professors compile Pittsburgh human rights stories

By Katie Sottile, For The Pitt News • February 11, 2020
The conclusions drawn from the study will be compiled as a part of the Universal Periodic Review, a report that is published every four years to depict the human rights records of 193 United Nations Member States.
John Daniel, a West End native and 1979 Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences alumni, spoke Sunday in the Cathedral about how students can rewrite their definition of success.

Taking the Ted stage to Cathy: Pitt alum finds success in resilience

By Grace Giglio, For The Pitt News • February 10, 2020
John Daniel’s TED Talk, “Everything Will Be Alright,” offered viewers a glimpse into his rise from poverty, the loss of his wife and the experience of undergoing a heart transplant. The Pittsburgh native and 1979 Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences graduate came to the 35th floor of Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning Sunday morning to talk to students about his perspective on success and cultivating a positive mindset.
Outlier.org, a New York-based education technology startup, initially approached the University and proposed implementing an online Calculus I class in early 2019.

Pitt to partner with online education startup through summer semester

By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer • February 9, 2020
The University partnered with Outlier.org, a New York-based education technology startup, to provide online Introductory Calculus and Psychology courses and will continue working with the company through the summer term.
Jim Acosta, CNN’s chief White House correspondent, visited Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse and discussed his new book “The Enemy of the People: A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America,” as well as his experiences in the White House.

CNN’s Jim Acosta talks current state of journalism, new book at Point Park

By Rebecca Johnson, Senior Staff Writer • February 7, 2020
When discussing his new book “The Enemy of the People: A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America,” at Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse on Thursday night, Acosta faced cries of “InfoWars,” “fake news” and “hateful” from members of the audience.
Michael Andrews asked the court to award him reinstatement to his previous position with back pay from April 25, 2018.

Plan for Pitt 2025 moves to next stage in planning process

By Amanda Zelnis, For The Pitt News • February 7, 2020
Pitt students may be planning for their midterm exams, spring break, even graduation for some. Meanwhile, the University has larger plans underway.
Pitt alum hired to lead Pittsburgh NAACP

Pitt alum hired to lead Pittsburgh NAACP

By Jon Moss, News Editor • February 6, 2020
Pitt alumna Kellie Ware-Seabron will lead the Pittsburgh branch of the NAACP as its new executive director, the organization announced in a Thursday press release.
SGB election slates, in addition to one single candidate, met on Wednesday night to hold a Meet the Candidates event hosted by Andrew Dow, a senior communication major. SGB voting will begin Feb. 25 at 8am.

2020 SGB candidates discuss platforms

By Elise Roessner, For The Pitt News • February 6, 2020
Election slates, in addition to one single candidate, met in the William Pitt Union Ballroom at the Meet the Candidates event hosted by Pitt Tonight’s Andrew Dow.
The Bellefield Boiler Plant is located behind the Carnegie Museums on Boundary Street, and generates steam to heat most of the major buildings in Oakland.

Bellefield Boiler: A 113-year-old ‘Cloud Factory’

By Amanda Zelnis, For The Pitt News • February 6, 2020
The Bellefield Boiler Plant has pumped out a steady flow of cloud-like exhaust from a tall stack tucked behind the Carnegie Museums for 113 years.
Laura Watson, a Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences 1995 graduate, was appointed the Director of Ecology for the state of Washington in December.

New neck of the woods for Pitt alum in gov. position

By Katie Sottile, For The Pitt News • February 6, 2020
Laura Watson, a North Hills native and 1995 Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences alumna, was appointed director of ecology for the state of Washington in December. She now has a seat in Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee’s executive cabinet, where she oversees a staff of 1,700 people among 10 different environmental programs.
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