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
Jane Caldwell attends the Faculty Assembly on Nov. 29, 2023.

Antisemitism ad hoc committee’s future uncertain after decision to halt its formation

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • December 4, 2024
On Nov. 20, Pitt’s Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination Advocacy Committee (EIADAC) voted to support recommendations to establish an Ad Hoc Committee on Antisemitism. But in an email one week later, Faculty Senate members learned the executive committee is “no longer pursuing” the creation of the ad hoc committee.
Rallygoers pose for a photo holding signs in support of the Pitt Grad Union on Tuesday, Sept. 10, outside of the Cathedral of Learning.

Grad union announces election date after months of negotiations

By Neel Kamal, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024
On Nov. 18, 19 and 21, the Graduate Student Union will hold its unionization election. If the vote passes, the union will begin its collective bargaining agreement with the University of Pittsburgh. The union plans on fighting for stronger health benefits and pay.
Faculty Assembly meets in Posvar Hall on Wednesday afternoon.

Faculty assembly discusses student safety in the wake of antisemitic attacks on Pitt students

By Ashley O’Doherty, Staff Writer   • October 11, 2024
Two public safety officials spoke about the recent antisemitic attacks on Jewish Pitt students and highlighted safety services at the monthly Faculty Assembly meeting on Wednesday afternoon.
The School of Pharmacy in Salk Hall.

‘They don’t have responses’: Pitt School of Pharmacy lays off 40% of PERU staff

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer • October 6, 2024
Program Evaluation and Research Unit for the Pitt School of Pharmacy is making some “necessary restructuring” and reducing its staff from 76 employees to 44, cutting 40% of the program’s current staff. These decisions went into effect on Oct. 4.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt staff votes to unionize, plans to begin bargaining with university in coming months

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • September 30, 2024
On Friday the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board announced the majority of Pitt staff members voted in favor of joining a union. The Pitt Staff Union will now have two bargaining units — one for professional staff and another for nonprofessional staff. 
Heather Lyke, Former Athletic Director

Lyke firing remains unclear as Pitt Athletics searches for new AD, Lyke steps into new CEO role

By Aidan Kasner, Abby Lipold • September 29, 2024
On September 9th 2024, Heather Lyke was fired as Athletic Director of the University of Pittsburgh, only a few months before her contract with the University was set to expire. The specific reason for her firing remains unclear. 
Dwayne Pinkney is Pitt’s new executive senior vice chancellor for administration and finance and CFO.

New Chief Financial Officer Dwayne Pinkney discusses financial costs and priorities at Pitt

By Emma Hannan, Contributing Editor • September 26, 2024
In a Q&A, Pitt’s new Chief Financial Officer, Dwayne Pinkney, talked about what his role entails and what brought him to the Pitt community.
Rallygoers pose for a photo holding signs in support of the Pitt Grad Union on Tuesday outside of the Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt Grad Union reaches agreement with administration after rally at Cathedral of Learning

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • September 10, 2024
On Tuesday evening, the Pitt administration met the latest demands of the graduate student union when they submitted a list of eligible graduate employees to the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, the final step in the unionization process before a formal election. 
The Cathedral of Learning.

Community condemns antisemitism, expresses support for Jewish students following Friday evening attack

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • September 1, 2024
Following the incident on Friday evening where a group of Jewish students at Pitt were attacked on their way to a Chabad dinner, community organizations, local politicians, and the University administration have issued statements expressing their support for the Jewish community at Pitt. 
The interior of the Cathedral of Learning.

Board of Trustees approves new salaries for Pitt leaders

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • August 21, 2024
The University of Pittsburgh’s Board of Trustees approved salaries for Provost Joseph McCarthy, Vice Chancellor Phil Bakken, and Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer Dwayne Pinkney. The Board also approved retention payments for Vice Chancellor and Chief Legal Officer Geovette Washington for this year and the next four years.
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