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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
SGB election candidates during the “Meet the Candidates” event on Feb. 16.

Your Guide to the 2023 SGB Elections

By James Paul, Staff Writer • March 19, 2023
Polls will open Tuesday at 8 a.m. for the 2023 Student Government Board elections. Two slates and four independent candidates are vying for one presidential position and eight seats on the board.
Faculty assembly discusses upcoming ‘anti-trans’ events, continuation of ELI through next year

Faculty assembly discusses upcoming ‘anti-trans’ events, continuation of ELI through next year

By Madison Dean, Senior Staff Writer • March 17, 2023
The Faculty Assembly held a meeting on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the continuation of the English Language Institute, the impact of upcoming ‘anti-trans’ events on the Pitt community and exercise facility benefits for employees.
Outside the Irish Design Center on Craig Street.

‘You don’t have to be Irish to love Ireland’: Irish Design Center celebrates Irish culture in Pittsburgh

By Elle Kenney, Staff Writer • March 17, 2023
The Irish Design Center, located at 303 South Craig St., plays a significant role in helping people celebrate familial history even though they do not live in Ireland.

Video: ‘Women in the Windows’ tour

By Donata Massimiani, Multimedia Editor • March 16, 2023

In honor of Women’s history month, Heinz Chapel director Karen Sebolt is holding tours throughout March to showcase the many historically important and influential women featured in Heinz Chapel’s...

Police Blotter: March 1 - March 14

Police Blotter: March 1 – March 14

By News Editors • March 16, 2023
Pitt police reported bicycle thefts, vaping pens and more in this week’s crime log.
Posvar Hall, which houses the Department of Africana Studies.

‘We are connected’: Pitt plans new Africana Studies Ph.D. program

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • March 15, 2023
The Department of Africana Studies is accepting its first cohort of applicants for its new Ph.D. program, which is set to start this fall. The program allows its candidates to follow three concentrations — Race and Equity, Migration and Community Transformation, and Culture and Creative Production.

Pitt’s chancellor search remains behind closed doors

By Elizabeth Primrose, Senior Staff Writer • March 15, 2023
After six months, the search committee for Pitt’s next chancellor has not provided any updates on the selection process to the Pitt community.
Members of Food Recovery Heroes pose for a photo in the Eatery Tuesday afternoon.

Pitt Food Recovery Heroes saves more than 1,500 pounds of food this semester

By Madison Dean, Staff Writer • March 15, 2023
Food Recovery Heroes is a student-run organization that recovers food from Pitt dining locations weekly and donates meals to groups such as Pitt Pantry and Family House.
Attendees march Downtown during the Pittsburgh Pride Revolution March & Parade on Saturday, June 4.

PA House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus condemns Pitt for ‘transphobic’ events

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • March 15, 2023
A wave of backlash against two upcoming “anti-trans” events at Pitt has reached Harrisburg. The Pennsylvania House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus condemned Pitt and called for the events to be canceled.
Will Allison, a junior political science major, founder of the Students for Sara group.

Pitt students campaign, advocate for Sara Innamorato with ‘Students for Sara’ group

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer • March 15, 2023
The group “Students for Sara” is campaigning for Sara Innamorato, a progressive Democrat running for Allegheny County executive.
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