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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Video: The Ballroom Club brings classical dance to Pitt

By Donata Massimiani, Multimedia Editor • January 20, 2023

The Ballroom Club at Pitt meets every Thursday from 8-10pm in the William Pitt Union. At the meetings, two dances are taught and rehearsed by club members, such as the waltz, foxtrot, chacha, jive and...

Bikers ride on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail.

Pitt Sustainability Challenge invites students, staff to advance carbon neutrality on campus

By Madison Dean, Staff Writer • January 20, 2023
The Pitt Sustainability Challenge is now reaching out to Pitt students, faculty and staff to share “impactful and durable” project ideas to achieve carbon neutrality on campus.
Ruth Mostern, Director of the World History Center in the Pitt’s Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences.

Director of World History Center to receive $350,000 Digital Humanities Advancement Grant

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • January 20, 2023
Ruth Mostern, director of Pitt’s World History Center, won a $350,000 Digital Humanities Advancement Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Police Blotter: Jan. 12 - Jan. 17

Police Blotter: Jan. 12 – Jan. 17

By News Editors • January 19, 2023
Pitt police reported domestic violence, harassment by communication and more in this week’s crime log.
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital complex on Fifth Avenue.

MACRO immerses students in clinical research at UPMC

By Madilyn Cianci, Staff Writer • January 19, 2023
Student employment program Multidisciplinary Acute Care Research Organization provides student research associates the skills needed for their futures in medicine and research.
The Parkvale Building on Meyran Avenue, which houses the English Language Institute.

English Language Institute closing due to declining enrollment

By Elizabeth Primrose, Senior Staff Writer • January 18, 2023
Dean Kathleen Blee sent a letter to the Department of Linguistics, notifying them that the English Language Institute will cease operations on June 30. Faculty members want to find ways to still provide services the ELI has to offer.
The outside of Capriotti's Sandwich Shop on Forbes Avenue after it closed.

Cheesy new Oakland restaurant could open as sub franchise goes underwater

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • January 18, 2023
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, which occupied part of the former site of The O since November 2021, has permanently closed. In its place, an employee of MERO Restaurant Group says the company could open a cheesy new spot called “Meltz.”
Pitt Faculty Union flyers on a campus table.

Pitt’s spending on ‘union avoidance firm’ slows, but reaches $3M

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer • January 18, 2023
Pitt reduced payments to “union avoidance” law firm Ballard Spahr following faculty unionization, but continues to pay hundreds of thousands to firms with labor m
The Cathedral of Learning and William Pitt Union on campus.

Abuse of corpse charge dismissed against Pitt student

By Bella Markovitz, Staff Writer • January 17, 2023
Magisterial District Judge Kim Berkeley Clark dismissed the abuse of corpse charge against Pitt student Amay Gupta at his preliminary hearing on Tuesday morning.

Video: Winterfest at The Frick

By Donata Massimiani, Multimedia Editor • January 17, 2023

Winterfest at The Frick is an outdoor event featuring activities such as skating, live performances, guided art-making, carriage rides and more. Winterfest is a two-weekend event taking place Jan. 14 to...

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