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‘Everyone was in shock’: Pitt student describes being at Trump’s Butler rally shooting

By Spencer Levering, News Editor • July 21, 2024

On July 13, former President Donald Trump was shot in the ear during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Josh Minsky, president of the College Republicans at Pitt, attended the rally and watched the day unfold.

‘A balanced budget for affordability’: Pitt increases tuition for Pittsburgh campus

By Marissa Kelley, Staff Writer • July 17, 2024

Pitt’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the University’s Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget and Capital Budget on Friday.

SGB issues statement regarding community and recent protests, student activist organizations respond

By Spencer Levering, News Editor • July 12, 2024

Following the second pro-Palestinian encampment at Pitt, the Student Government Board released a statement on July 5 expressing support for on-campus Jewish organizations and condemned discrimination in the campus community. Progressive Students for Change at Pitt, a pro-Palestinian activist organization, responded saying SGB has “misrepresented” their cause.

Pennsylvania House considers performance-based funding formula for state-related universities

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • July 9, 2024

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is considering a bill that would move the state closer to approving funding for the University of Pittsburgh, Temple University and Penn State. The Performance-Based Funding Council Act would create an independent council with the power to determine the amount of state funding allocated to each school.

Pitt Sustainability celebrates Pollinator Month

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • June 26, 2024

Pitt Sustainability celebrated Pollinator Month this June to raise awareness for the bees, butterflies and other animals that are essential to the reproductive process for many plants. The University has held numerous events on campus to highlight the importance of this natural process.

Two Panthers ready to pounce into the NBA

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor • June 25, 2024

The 2024 NBA draft is set to take place from June 26 to June 27, with two Panthers making waves in the pool of potential future professionals. Carlton Carrington Carlton “Bub” Carrington...

“Lively” and “Vibrant”: Students enjoy spending summer in Oakland

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • June 19, 2024

Students choose to stay on campus over the summer for different reasons, but all enjoy the additional free time.

44 Pitt students named Brackenridge Fellowship winners

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • June 18, 2024

44 Pitt students received the Brackenridge Fellowship from the Frederick Honors College, providing the students with funding to complete independent research or creative work under the guidance of a faculty member.

David C. Frederick Honors College to open at Greensburg campus in fall semester

By Kyra McCague, Staff Writer • June 14, 2024

The David C. Frederick Honors college is expanding to Pitt’s campus in Greensburg in partnership with the Pittsburgh campus. “There's going to be a lot of creative stuff coming from students and faculty out of this mix, and that can only be good for the university as a whole,” said Frank Wilson, the assistant vice president for academic affairs at Pitt-Greensburg.

Pitt Swimming’s Jerry Chen receives Postgraduate Award from NCAA

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer • June 12, 2024

Since his arrival five years ago, Pitt swimmer Jerry Chen has made a mark as a big part of the men’s swim team. The NCAA hands out a postgraduate award to 126 student-athletes yearly who excel academically...