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
Adam Leibovich speaks in Posvar Hall.

Adam Leibovich gives first ‘vision talk’ for DSAS, CGS dean position

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • March 15, 2023
Adam Leibovich gave his “vision talk” on Wednesday morning as a candidate to become the new dean of the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and College of General Studies.
Student Government Board at its weekly meeting in Nordy’s Place Tuesday night.

SGB denounces ‘anti-trans’ events, funds event with trans activist Dylan Mulvaney

By James Paul, Staff Writer • March 15, 2023
SGB discussed the repercussions of the three upcoming events from conservative organizations and hosted public interviews for a vacant board position. They also addressed Rainbow Alliance’s event featuring trans actress and activist Dylan Mulvaney.
The Transgender Pride Flag flies on the Foreign Office building in London on Transgender Day of Remembrance, Nov. 20, 2017.

‘Putting students in danger’: Transgender students at Pitt share thoughts on upcoming ‘anti-trans’ events

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • March 14, 2023
In the wake of the upcoming “anti-trans” events scheduled to take place on Pitt’s campus, some transgender students are raising concerns over safety and say they are disappointed by a lack of support from the University.
SGB election candidates during the Meet the Candidates event on Feb. 16.

‘Hey, vote for me’: SGB candidates begin targeted campaigning

By James Paul, Staff Writer • March 14, 2023
The elections committee permitted candidates for SGB board seats and president to begin targeted campaigning on Tuesday, which allows them to increase their presence across campus with buttons, t-shirts, chalk and more before election day on March 21.
The 2021 Pittsburgh Pride Parade in Downtown.

Student petition calls for the cancellation of upcoming ‘anti-trans’ events

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • March 13, 2023
More than 6,000 Pitt students have signed a petition to cancel three scheduled “anti-trans” events that will be held at Pitt, as some trans and queer students raise concerns about the “potential for violence” on campus.
James Barr von Oehsen has been named the director of the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center.

James Barr von Oehsen named director of Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • March 12, 2023
James Barr von Oehsen will start as director of the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center in May.
Provost Ann Cudd, pictured at a Student Government Board meeting on Oct. 24, 2018.

Ann Cudd appointed president of Portland State University

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • March 10, 2023
Ann E. Cudd, provost and senior vice chancellor of Pitt, will leave the University this summer to join Portland State as the university’s 11th president.
Matt Rife tour poster.

Matt Rife jokes about ‘terrible’ dating experiences, ghosts at Pittsburgh show

By Donata Massimiani, Contributing Editor • March 3, 2023
Comedian Matt Rife performed live at Pittsburgh Improv Thursday night as a part of his “Chipped Shoulder” standup national tour. Rife held two sold out shows last night and has six more scheduled between today and Sunday in Pittsburgh, all also sold out.
Katz Graduate School of Business.

Report finds Pitt business professor engaged in ‘non-consensual sexual contact’ at previous Michigan State job

By Rebecca Johnson and Alexandra Ross • March 3, 2023
According to a report made public this year, a professor in Pitt’s Katz School of Business “engaged in non-consensual sexual contact” with multiple people at his previous job at Michigan State University. In July, he started a new job at Pitt.
Closed sign posted on the Panther Pit.

Panther Pit to reopen after resolving most health code violations

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • March 3, 2023
The Allegheny County Health Department ruled that Panther Pit Sports Bar may reopen on Thursday afternoon, less than a week after it forced the bar to close for having seven health code violations.
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