The inside scoop on the dining contract negotiation process
By Jon Moss, News Editor
January 22, 2020
Pitt Dining will have to make a decision in the next few months — not on a menu, but on who gets to make the menus.
Analysis: Comparing Pitt’s current Ballard Spahr spending with pre-unionization
By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer
January 21, 2020
Since the graduate and faculty union campaigns launched in 2016, Pitt has paid more than $1.3 million to “union avoidance” legal giant Ballard Spahr — an average of $328,000 per year.
Gallagher announces further steps to prevent sexual misconduct
By Rebecca Johnson, Benjamin Nigrosh, and Jon Moss
January 16, 2020
Pitt Chancellor Patrick Gallagher announced in a Thursday press release and at the Thursday afternoon Senate Council meeting that the University is expanding its community-driven response to prevent sexual misconduct.
Senate Council urges community members to engage with next Plan For Pitt
By Rebecca Johnson, Staff Writer
January 16, 2020
Pitt administration entered the new year with a resolution in mind — gathering input from as many people across campus as possible.
Ex-police officer acquitted in Antwon Rose case sues Pitt
By Jon Moss, News Editor
January 16, 2020
Ex-Pitt police officer Michael Rosfeld filed a civil complaint against the University, Pitt police Chief James Loftus and Senior Vice Chancellor for Engagement Kathy Humphrey on Thursday for allegedly violating his due process rights and the 14th Amendment in his Jan. 18, 2018, termination.
Provost’s office accepting OER grant applications
By Jon Moss and Benjamin Nigrosh
January 16, 2020
The University is accepting proposals from faculty until Feb. 19 for projects to adapt, adopt or create open education resources for current course offerings.
School of Education receives $1 million Gates grant
By Jon Moss, News Editor
January 15, 2020
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awarded Pitt and civic network Remake Learning a $1 million grant for the Shifting Power initiative, a project to transform how research and development is conducted in education.
Senate committee talks energy efficiency
By Natalie Frank, Staff Writer
January 13, 2020
Expanded chilled water capacity, new utility lines under Bigelow Boulevard and networks of sensors — these are among the ways that Pitt’s facilities management team is using to try and create a more sustainable and energy efficient campus.
Racial slurs case remains unsolved three months later
By Jon Moss, News Editor
January 13, 2020
More than three months after two rounds of slurs targeted a black first-year student, Pitt has not been able to identify the perpetrator or group of perpetrators who committed the acts.
Pitt’s bill for ‘union avoidance’ law firm passes $1 million
By Jon Moss, News Editor
January 12, 2020
A “union avoidance” law firm continues to receive a large windfall of legal fees from Pitt, recently passing $1 million, according to University financial disclosure reports.