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
Anna Li, winner of the Hult Prize, poses with a dog.

Pitt student wins “student Nobel Prize” by building her own medical device company

By Emma Hannan, Contributing Editor • September 26, 2024
Anna Li, a doctoral student at Pitt, won the Hult Prize in September. The $1 million in prize money was awarded to Li’s company Korion Health, which makes medical devices for patients to use at home.
Police blotter: Sept. 19 - Sept. 25

Police blotter: Sept. 19 – Sept. 25

By News Editors • September 26, 2024
Pitt police confiscated a fake ID, reported access device fraud at Posvar Hall and more in this week’s crime log.
Kamala Harris lays out economic vision for America in speech at CMU

Kamala Harris lays out economic vision for America in speech at CMU

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • September 26, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris gave a speech about strengthening the middle class, supporting small businesses and her economic vision for America at Carnegie Mellon University.
Pro-Lebanon, Palestine groups host “emergency rally” in response to attacks on Middle East

Pro-Lebanon, Palestine groups host “emergency rally” in response to attacks on Middle East

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor  • September 26, 2024
Pro-Lebanon and Palestine groups from across Pittsburgh hosted an “emergency rally” on Wednesday evening in front of the Cathedral of Learning, later moving to Schenley Plaza. About 100 students and community members gathered to protest for the protection of Lebanon as violence rises between Israel and Hazbollah. 
An Internship Week representative holds an Internship Week flyer.

Internships help students manage time, discover new opportunities 

By Amanda Yu, Staff Writer • September 25, 2024
Students and faculty discuss the pros and cons of having an internship during the school year.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Cathedral closed Wednesday following power outage on Tuesday

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • September 25, 2024
The Cathedral of Learning will be closed today following a power outage on Tuesday afternoon that disrupted classes and left students confused. According to an emergency alert issued by the University, the “significant electrical issue” is expected to be resolved by the end of the day.
Lights out in the Cathedral of Learning.

Students confused amid a power outage in the Cathedral of Learning

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • September 24, 2024
The Cathedral of Learning faced power outages on Tuesday evening. The outages disrupted classes and left students feeling confused, but there was no emergency present.
Students dine at the Eatery.

Allegheny County health inspectors give dining hall clean report

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • September 23, 2024
After a series of complaints over unsafe food at The Eatery, the Allegheny County Health Department gave the establishment a clean report.
University of Virginia professor of law Bertrall Ross speaks at the annual Constitution Day event at the Teplitz Memorial Moot Courtroom on Tuesday.

Pitt Law hosts forum on voter education for Constitution Day event

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer • September 23, 2024
Pitt’s School of Law hosted its annual Constitution Day event, with this year’s focus on voter education. Bertrall Ross, a law professor at the University of Virginia and a member of the Presidential Commision to the Supreme Court, gave the headlining speech. 
Mental health advocates stand outside UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital.

‘More scrubs, less suits’: SEIU calls for funding, staffing and conditions changes at Western Psychiatric Hospital 

By Aidan Kasner, Contributing Editor • September 23, 2024
On Monday afternoon, politicians, nurses and community leaders joined together in a “Speak Out for Mental Health” rally to highlight issues in Western Psychiatric Hospital.
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