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’s backfield will likely be led by junior halfback AJ Davis (21).

Pitt Football faces uphill battle to defend Coastal title

By Trent Leonard, Senior Staff Writer • August 22, 2019
The Panthers outperformed expectations last season. This season, pundits are overlooking them once again.
Audrey Murrell, former associate dean at Pitt’s College of Business Administration, will serve as dean for Pitt’s Honors College.

Changes coming to Honors College with new dean

By Jon Moss, News Editor • August 22, 2019
After serving for six years as the associate dean at Pitt’s College of Business Administration, Audrey Murrell is moving on — to the University Honors College.
Janine Faust, editor-in-chief of The Pitt News for the 2019-20 academic year.

Letter from the editor: Welcome back! Here’s what’s in store.

By Janine Faust, Editor-in-chief • August 21, 2019
You’ll find that plenty of notable changes occurred while you were gone and plenty more are likely in store for the fall semester – and you can trust us to report on how these events and issues affect the Pitt community.
Pitt’s “Year of Creativity” for 2019-20 will be the sixth theme in the University’s “Year of” series.

Preparations for Year of Creativity underway

By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer • August 21, 2019
During Pitt’s “Year of Global” in 2018-19, students, staff and faculty were encouraged to consider the world beyond their campus. Now heading into its sixth year, the “Year of” initiative wants the Pitt community to take a look inward.
Coach Narduzzi landed his first commit for the football class of 2021 with three-star outside linebacker Nahki Johnson.

Recruiting roundup: Pitt edges closer to star recruits

By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer • August 21, 2019
The college football season is just around the corner, but men’s basketball recruiting news takes center stage for the Pittsburgh Panthers in our final recruiting roundup of the summer.
The 2019 NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship will be hosted in Pittsburgh at the PPG Paints Arena.

Pitt volleyball has no plans to slow down

By Emily Wolfe, Sports Editor • August 21, 2019
Pitt’s best sports team is heading into the fall with two back-to-back conference championships under its belt and three NCAA tournament appearances in a row.
Class of 2023 breaks demographic records

Class of 2023 breaks demographic records

By Vaibhav Gupta and Jon Moss • August 20, 2019
This year’s incoming first-year class will be the most ethnically diverse in Pitt’s history. It will also have the highest number of out-of-state students.
The 3 Rivers Reform skate club provides a scene for female, non-binary, and trans skaters to socialize and skate together.

Meet the people making Pittsburgh skateboarding more inclusive

By Zainab Hakeem, For The Pitt News • August 20, 2019
In addition to a social media presence where the organization sells stickers, T-shirts and other merchandise, 3 Rivers Reform hosts events where all skaters can come together and celebrate skating.
Thanksgiving break will last for a full week as of the 2019 fall semester.

Thanksgiving break to last full week

By Jon Moss, News Editor • August 20, 2019
Pitt students will have more time to ready themselves for their mashed potatoes and turkey this year, thanks to a new schedule change.
Former Pitt running back and Hall of Famer Curtis Martin will serve as the keynote speaker at the 2019 annua Pitt Kickoff Luncheon.

Hall of Famer Curtis Martin to give keynote at annual luncheon

By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer • August 20, 2019
Curtis Martin may not have kicked the ball as a running back for the Pitt Panthers. But he’ll kick off this year’s football season, serving as the keynote speaker at the 2019 annual Pitt Kickoff Luncheon.
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