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
Pitt awarded $2.2 million to help grow regional economy

Pitt awarded $2.2 million to help grow regional economy

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor • September 9, 2022
Pitt was awarded $2.2 million as a part of Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge. Biden designed this challenge to help build regional economies following the pandemic.
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital complex on Fifth Avenue.

University dismissed from lawsuit alleging slander

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • September 8, 2022
A judge dismissed Pitt from a civil lawsuit filed against the University by Norman Wang, a cardiologist, who claimed he was demoted and slandered having been removed from his job at UPMC after writing an op-ed criticizing affirmative action.
The Cathedral of Learning and William Pitt Union on campus.

Faculty assembly discusses tuition exchange policy, dependent care and retirement benefits

By Donata Massimiani, Senior Staff Writer • September 8, 2022
Faculty Assembly president Robin Kear kicked off the first meeting of the academic year by reminding faculty that it’s time to start moving back into pre-pandemic expectations for their courses
Police Blotter: Sept. 1 - Sept. 7

Police Blotter: Sept. 1 – Sept. 7

By News Editors • September 8, 2022
Pitt police reported a hit and run, an attempted theft and more in this week’s police blotter.
Pitt’s student organizations adapt to a post-Roe country

Pitt’s student organizations adapt to a post-Roe country

By Kiera Ledermann, Senior Staff Writer • September 7, 2022
As students return to Pitt this fall in a “post-Roe” America, some student organizations are planning to fight for reproductive rights, while others are working to limit abortion access in Pennsylvania.
Laura Stravach, president of the Pitt Rainbow Alliance.

Safe spaces and gender-neutral restrooms: Pitt students reflect on LGBTQ resources after top ranking

By Khushi Rai, Staff Writer • September 7, 2022
Best Colleges, in partnership with Campus Pride, named Pitt number 20 in its ranking of best colleges for LGBTQ+ students in 2022. While students are aware of the steps Pitt has taken to become more inclusive, many feel that there’s room for improvement.
Pitt announces new COVID-19 boosters

Pitt announces new COVID-19 boosters

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • September 7, 2022
Pitt officials said Wednesday that the COVID-19 bivalent booster is now available nationwide, as well as at the Pitt Vaccination and Health Connection Hub.
Pitt police issue crime alert after alleged sexual assault

Pitt police issue crime alert after alleged sexual assault

By Quentin Tan, Staff Writer • September 7, 2022
Pitt police issued a crime alert Wednesday detailing a reported sexual assault in the 100 block of University Place.
Student Government Board at their first meeting of the semester Tuesday night at Nordy’s Place.

Supporting student tenants’ rights, sustainability and more: SGB members hold first public meeting of the semester

By Bella Markovitz, Staff Writer • September 7, 2022
At their first public meeting of the school year on Tuesday evening, the Student Government Board approved a charter for a new Renters First Task Force to support student renters, improve off-campus living and support tenants’ rights.
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers in Minnesota.

Raising Cane’s proposes Oakland location

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • September 7, 2022
Raising Cane’s has proposed a new restaurant in Central Oakland at the existing Thirsty Scholar location.
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