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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The Faculty Assembly in room 2700 of Posvar Hall on Wednesday.

Faculty Assembly discusses new winter commencement, new LGBTQIA+ steering committee

By Bella Markovitz, Senior Staff Writer • December 1, 2023

Faculty Assembly President Robin Kear addressed concerns about the new Dec. 17 winter commencement at its final meeting of the year. “Because this is the first year of this half-year sort of winter...

The Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt startup incubator LifeX receives a $2 million grant

By Punya Bhasin, Assistant News Editor • November 30, 2023
LifeX, an incubator established by the University of Pittsburgh, received a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration to accelerate entrepreneurship in the tech field.
Allocations chair Maddie McCann-Colvard speaks at the weekly public meeting in Nordy’s Place on Tuesday, Sept. 26.

Student Government Board launches new allocations platform

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer • November 30, 2023

Student Government Board Vice President of Operations Sarah Siddiqui introduced Experience Pitt, a new platform for allocation requests, at the board’s public meeting on Nov. 8.  “We’re really...

Woman struck by UPMC shuttle on upper campus, died at hospital

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • November 29, 2023
A woman was struck by a shuttle bus on upper campus this morning, at the intersection of Terrace Street and Sutherland Drive.
Pitt adds December commencement ceremony, students report mixed reactions

Pitt adds December commencement ceremony, students report mixed reactions

By Kelly McPoyle, Staff Writer • November 29, 2023

Dayquon Henderson feels excited to graduate in December, but was upset when Pitt first announced that students graduating a semester early would not be allowed to walk at the April ceremony.  “I...

Members of Panther Racing speak during Tuesday night’s SGB meeting in Nordy’s Place.

SGB discusses well-being memo, transportation

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • November 29, 2023
Student Government Board discussed well-being memos, transportation concerns and a new elections bill at Tuesday’s meeting.
Sherry Sykes (diplomat-in-residence, left), Damon Young (writer-in-residence, center) and Morgan Overton (artist-in-residence, right) pose for a photo.

Inaugural Experts-in-Residence Program brings Damon Young to campus

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • November 29, 2023
The Honors College Expert-in-Residence Program brings published author and Pittsburgh native Damon Young to campus.
Students reflect on Thanksgiving break, prepare for finals

Students reflect on Thanksgiving break, prepare for finals

By Emily Handrahan, Staff Writer • November 29, 2023
With an avalanche of finals, endless assignments and looming deadlines, students are finding themselves caught in a whirlwind of academic pressure after Thanksgiving break.
Supporters of the faculty union gather outside of the William Pitt Union on Friday, Feb. 24.

United Steelworkers cite delayed bargaining with faculty in unfair labor practice charges against Pitt

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • November 28, 2023
The United Steelworkers filed unfair labor practice charges against Pitt on Monday for allegedly failing to bargain in good faith with faculty on compensation, layoff policies and research support, according to a press release from the union.
Adam Kinzinger, a six-term Republican congressman and US Air Force veteran, speaks at Heinz Hall on Wednesday evening.

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger delivers lecture at Heinz Hall

By Patrick Swain, Contributing Editor • November 17, 2023
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a Republican who criticized former president Donald Trump after the 2020 election, delivered a speech at Heinz Hall on Wednesday. Kinzinger’s lecture ranged from his congressional tenure to Trump, foreign policy, the military and Thanksgiving.
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