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
The Gaucho Solar project under construction near the Pittsburgh International Airport.

Pitt, Vesper Energy cut the ribbon on the largest solar farm in southwestern Pennsylvania

By James Paul, Staff Writer • September 4, 2023

Pitt and Vesper Energy cut the ribbon on the largest solar farm in southwestern Pennsylvania earlier this month, one of the University's biggest strides towards achieving carbon neutrality. The 68-acre...

Former physics professor Adam Leibovich, the new Bettye J. and Ralph E. Bailey Dean of the University of Pittsburgh’s Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and College of General Studies.

Dietrich School and College of General Studies names new Dean

By Donata Massimiani, Assistant News Editor • September 4, 2023

Adam Leibovich officially began his role as the new dean of the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and College of General Studies in July after Pitt named him dean-elect in April 2023.  Leibovich...

A family sits outside of Holland Hall in the quad with a housing cart on Tuesday afternoon.

‘She’ll be alright’: first-years begin on-campus move-in

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • August 27, 2023
The end of August marks the start of on-campus move in and Welcome Week, with move-in times scheduled throughout the entire week of August 21.
This image released by Amazon Studios shows Taylor Zakhar Perez, left, and Nicholas Galitzine in a scene from "Red, White & Royal Blue."

Red, White, and Royal Blue comes short of book’s success, still heartwarming

By Srinidhi Gopalan, Staff Writer • August 27, 2023
Staff writer Srinidhi Gopalan reviews the film adaptation of popular queer romance novel “Red, White & Royal Blue” by Casey McQuiston.
7 places to cool off with ice cream this semester

7 places to cool off with ice cream this semester

By Pamela Smith, Editor-in-Chief • August 27, 2023
Ice cream can be a great way to cool off after moving in and getting settled on campus. As students gear up to meet new people in this heat, here are seven local places to cool off with some sweet treats.
HERE Pittsburgh construction on Forbes Avenue in August.

HERE Pittsburgh student apartments unfinished as school year starts

By Spencer Levering, Staff Writer • August 27, 2023
HERE Pittsburgh, an apartment building on Forbes Avenue marketed toward students, was originally expected to be completed before the start of the academic year. Now, move-in has been delayed until as late as mid-October, causing students to scramble to find a place to live.
The Cathedral of Learning

In-state tuition discount still in limbo after month-long impasse

By Spencer Levering, Staff Writer • August 27, 2023
For more than 50 years, Pitt has received substantial amounts of money to provide its in-state students with a discounted tuition cost. But this year, appropriations have been significantly delayed, potentially impacting tens of thousands of students.
Joan Gabel, chancellor.

Names to know: People at Pitt

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • August 27, 2023
It’s understandable that many students don’t know the who’s who of campus administrators and leaders. To help new students get their bearings, The Pitt News has compiled a list of people to know at Pitt and what they do.
The outside entrance to The Eatery in Litchfield Towers.

A student guide to the new Eatery

By Srinidhi Gopalan, Staff Writer • August 10, 2023
The Eatery — the largest dining facility at Pitt — is currently undergoing a comprehensive transformation to change the dining experience for students.
The perfect playlist for walking around campus

The perfect playlist for walking around campus

By Anna Kuntz, Staff Writer • August 6, 2023
One of the most universal college experiences is romanticizing your walk across campus on a crisp fall day. As the fall semester is the perfect time to expand your music taste, take a look at the following songs to make that walk to your 8 a.m. lecture more bearable.
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