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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Pitt researchers making plans for future research amid proposed NIH funding cuts

By Naomi Weiss, Staff Writer
March 21, 2025

Two months have passed since the Trump administration froze and proposed major cuts to NIH funding, and for Pitt researchers, the future of research is uncertain. President Donald Trump’s initiative...

SJP receives interim suspension from Office of Student Conduct

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor
March 19, 2025

Students for Justice in Palestine at Pitt received notice that the organization will be placed on an “interim suspension of registration” by Pitt’s Office of Student Conduct on Tuesday morning. This suspension has no specified end date and prevents SJP from organizing events and receiving University resources such as event spaces and requesting funds. A letter signed by Associate Director...

Pitt’s dorm selection process, explained

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer
March 18, 2025

Beginning March 19, rising sophomores and juniors will select their housing assignments for the 2025-26 school year. Kathleen Kyle, director of housing and Panther Central, encourages students to “have a few options” before heading into the selection portal.  “[There are] a few questions we ask to make sure [students] are thinking through all of their options,” Kyle said. “What is most...

Pitt celebrates and acknowledges the importance of Women’s History Month with EmpowHER

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer
March 18, 2025

Pitt’s campus recreation is acknowledging Women’s History Month this March with their Panther Fit wellness series, a collection of physical and mental health activities designed to motivate and inspire women to come together in athletics.  This is the second year of their Panther Fit wellness series, EmpowHER, a collection of events on campus. This series offers diverse activities including...

“They’re throwing trans people under the bus”: Counseling center faces backlash after event name change 
Q&A: Meet the 2024-2025 SGB president and vice president 
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