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
Thomas Richards, executive chairman of CDW, will serve as the board of trustees chairperson-elect.

Board approves chairperson-elect, new trustees

By Jon Moss, News Editor • June 28, 2019
At the summer board of trustees meeting Friday morning, the board approved nominations for a chairperson-elect as well as five new trustees.
Provost Ann Cudd speaks at a Student Government Board meeting on Oct. 24, 2018.

Cudd’s freshman year: affordability, unionization and plans for the future

By Jon Moss, News Editor • June 28, 2019
After one year of leading Pitt’s academic programs, Provost Ann Cudd has her sights set on Pitt’s future.
Board committee approves major construction projects

Board committee approves major construction projects

By Vaibhav Gupta, Staff Writer • June 27, 2019
At a public meeting in Posvar Hall Thursday morning, the property and facilities committee of Pitt’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved several major leases and construction projects, a major step in starting to turn the campus master plan into reality.
The Stonewall Inn in 1969.

Pittsburgh Pride, 50 years after Stonewall

By Lauren Bruckstein, For The Pitt News • June 27, 2019
On June 18, 1973, an article appeared in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette with the headline, “Gays Hold First Pittsburgh March.”
Billy Epting, who lives in Lawrenceville, brought his six-month-old daughter to City Councilperson Erika Strassburger’s community listening session Wednesday.

Community airs pollution concerns at Strassburger’s listening session

By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor • June 27, 2019
Each speaker was given three minutes at the microphone. They touched on a variety of issues, including electric busing and the Clairton Coke Works plant.
U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works plant.

U.S. Steel fires spark community backlash

By Erica Guthrie, Senior Staff Writer • June 26, 2019
Air quality groups in Pittsburgh are fired up over a string of fires — including a recent incident on June 13 — at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works, located about 30 minutes south of Oakland.
Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Dominic Thiem of Austria during their final match on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris.

No, Nadal won’t beat Federer at Wimbledon

By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer • June 25, 2019
No man has ever beaten Rafael Nadal in a French Open final. And after he secured an unprecedented 12th title on the Parisian red clay two weeks ago, it’s hard to believe anyone ever will.
Ram’s defensive tackle Aaron Donald at Heinz Field during the annual Blue-Gold game.

Pitt football training center renamed for Aaron Donald

By Emily Wolfe, Sports Editor • June 25, 2019
The ground floor of Pitt’s Duratz Athletic Complex at the South Side practice facility is now officially the “Aaron Donald Football Performance Center.”
Pitt football’s class of 2020 is currently ranked 23rd in the country.

Recruiting Roundup: A wealth of talented football commits for the Panthers

By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer • June 25, 2019
The Panthers had their best day in a while on Saturday, when six football recruits committed to Pitt’s football program.
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher at a Board of Trustees meeting on Feb. 23, 2018.

Context: June Board of Trustees meeting

By Jon Moss, News Editor • June 25, 2019
Pitt’s Board of Trustees will hold its second meeting of 2019 Friday, providing an update on University affairs to the community.
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