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
U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges ranked the University 18th in its 2020 public schools listing.

Pitt ranked in top 20 public universities

By Erica Guthrie, Assistant News Editor • September 9, 2019
The University ranked #18 among public institutions this year, eight spots above where it ranked last year.
Kinder based his 2001 novel "Honeymooners" in part on his own life.

Remembering Pitt English professor Chuck Kinder, 1942-2019

By Benjamin Nigrosh, For The Pitt News • September 8, 2019
A memorial was held Saturday evening to honor the life of Kinder, who passed away at the age of 76 in a hospital near his home in Key Largo, Florida on May 3, 2019
Man and Starship delivery robot waiting at pedestrian crossing in Redwood City, California.

Everything we know about the Starship food delivery robots

By Emily Wolfe, News Editor • September 8, 2019
The white, 2-foot tall battery-powered delivery robots will be sharing the sidewalk with Oakland pedestrians starting sometime in late September.
The University is aiming to instate its new student organization name policy in fall 2020.

SORC to block clubs from re-registering next year over updated guidelines

By Erica Guthrie and Jon Moss • September 5, 2019
Independent student organizations — which make up 87% of all clubs on campus — will not be allowed to re-register with SORC next fall if they do not comply with updated naming guidelines, the University said.
The University announced in July that the Confucius Institute at Pitt will not continue its Chinese language program for this academic year.

Pitt suspends Confucius Institute Chinese language program

By Emily Wen, For The Pitt News • September 5, 2019
On July 31, Pitt announced that the Confucius Institute will discontinue its Chinese language program for this academic year as a result of new guidelines from the U.S. State Department.
Port Authority is seeking to provide 24-hour bus service to Oakland.

24-hour bus service coming to Oakland

By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer • September 5, 2019
Say goodbye to 3 a.m. Uber rides from distant neighborhoods back to your on-campus residence — Port Authority is looking to provide 24-hour bus service to Oakland.
Pitt recently outsourced Wi-Fi services for students living in residence halls.

Failed connections: Pitt’s new Wi-Fi met with mixed reception

By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor • September 5, 2019
Two weeks into the semester, Pitt’s new Wi-Fi system is being put to the test — and is falling down, according to some students.
Telmar Palmer was charged Sept. 1 with invasion of privacy and attempted indecent assault.

UPDATE: Law enforcement: Online hate crime threat is ‘not credible’

By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor • September 4, 2019
Pitt police announced in a Tuesday night public safety alert that it is aware of a threat made on social media to commit a hate crime at an undisclosed City hospital on Wednesday.
SGB President Zechariah Brown introduces the organization at the first meeting of the year.

SGB discusses upcoming initiatives at first meeting

By Emily Drzymalski, Staff Writer • September 4, 2019
Student Government Board kicked off its first meeting of the year Tuesday night.
Compost bins are now located next to trash and recycling bins in the William Pitt Union.

Compost bins introduced in bid for eco friendly campus

By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer • September 4, 2019
Pitt is finally bringing compost bins to five of the University's most frequented buildings, as part of a collaboration between the Student Office of Sustainability and Student Affairs.
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