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
Alumni Hall from Fifth Ave.

Office of Admissions and Financial Aid hosts multicultural visit program for prospective students

By Elle Kenney, Staff Writer • February 27, 2023
On Friday, Pitt invited admitted students who have been “historically underrepresented” in higher education to attend the annual multicultural visit program, hosted by the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher.

Gallagher reports record applications, growth in research at Board of Trustees meeting

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • February 26, 2023
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher touted Pitt’s “positive momentum” during his report to the Board of Trustees on Friday, including a record number of first-year applications. The meeting started 15 minutes late after Pitt Police ordered faculty union protesters out of the building.
Supporters of the faculty union gather outside of the William Pitt Union Friday morning.

Faculty union protests, police intervene before Board of Trustees meeting

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • February 24, 2023
About 100 faculty union members gathered outside of the William Pitt Union Assembly Room before Friday’s Board of Trustees meeting to protest a lack of progress on compensation negotiations with administration.
The Student Government Board Presidential Debate on Thursday in the William Pitt Union.

Candidates for Student Government Board president discuss student representation, sexual misconduct on campus in public debate

By James Paul, Staff Writer • February 24, 2023
In a debate Thursday evening with little back and forth, candidates Corbin Makar and Ryan Young agreed that ending discrimination and sexual misconduct on campus was integral to their platforms, though differed on how they would use the presidency to engage the student body.
Halket Street in Oakland.

Controversial Oakland rezoning plan gets preliminary approval

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • February 24, 2023
Pittsburgh City Council gave unanimous preliminary approval on Wednesday to a rezoning ordinance that would bring significant changes to Oakland as part of the Oakland Plan.
Clyde Wilson Pickett gives the opening remarks at “A Night of Celebration: Honoring the Heroes of Black Resistance” on Wednesday evening.

Pitt honors ‘heroes of Black resistance’ at Black History Month celebration

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • February 24, 2023
Pitt hosted “A Night of Celebration: Honoring Local Heroes of Black Resistance” on Wednesday evening to honor six Pittsburghers who have championed equality, inclusion and anti-racism initiatives in the city.
Police Blotter: Feb. 16 - Feb. 22

Police Blotter: Feb. 16 – Feb. 22

By News Editors • February 24, 2023
Pitt police reported theft, harassment and more in this week’s crime log.

Video: Favorite bars, drinks

By Donata Massimiani, Multimedia Editor • February 24, 2023

With Spring break approaching, students share their favorite bars in Pittsburgh and their favorite drinks. 

The Cathedral of Learning.

Nine Pitt students, alumni awarded Fulbright scholarship

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • February 23, 2023
The Fulbright scholarship enables students to teach or conduct research abroad. This year, nine Pitt students and alumni won the scholarship, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Senate Council at its monthly meeting on Wednesday in Posvar Hall.

Senate Council discusses pause on University vaccination requirements, passes drone policy

By Madison Dean, Staff Writer • February 23, 2023
Senate Council held its monthly meeting on Wednesday afternoon where members discussed the University’s success with Black History Month events, University vaccinations and immunizations and a newly passed drone policy.
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