‘Being a good neighbor’: Pitt announces $5 million investment in city-wide initiatives in partnership with Mayor O’Connor

By Amanda Buchman, Staff Writer • April 14, 2026

Pitt is investing $5 million in the city of Pittsburgh to revitalize neighborhood business districts, enhance public safety and support city parks, a move that reinforces Pitt’s longstanding partnership with the city.

Retiring Chancellor Emeritus Mark Nordenberg leaves lasting impact

By Sarah George, Senior Staff Writer • April 7, 2026

Pitt Chancellor Emeritus Mark Nordenberg will retire on June 30, stepping down from his current positions as chair of the Institute of Politics (IOP) and director of the Dick Thornburgh Forum for Law and Public Policy.

More upperclassmen to be placed in alternative housing for the 2026-27 academic year 

By Bridget Pohl, Senior Staff Writer  • April 3, 2026

As student enrollment increases, Pitt upperclassmen are being presented with more alternative housing options as opposed to on-campus dorms and apartments. 

April Fools | Pitt will lease old Panther Pit building for new first-year dorms

By Sydney Krasniewski, Senior Staff Writer • April 1, 2026

Pitt confirmed widespread rumors of new, non-traditional dorm buildings for the next academic year. The university will lease the building that formerly housed Panther Pit, turning it into first-year housing. There are also unconfirmed reports of Pitt using a former Burger King storefront in South Side as another new housing location.

April Fools | Chancellor Gabel to install litter boxes in every Pitt dorm bathroom

By Alex Whiskers, Staff Writer • April 1, 2026

In a move that's left the Pitt community both scratching their heads and chasing their tails, Chancellor Joan Gabel announced Monday the installation of litter boxes in every dormitory bathroom across all 40-plus residence halls on campus. 

April Fools | ‘Hail to Possible, Hail to AI’: Pitt Announces New Plan to Turn Entire Campus into AI

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Senior Staff Writer • April 1, 2026

Pitt is set to morph into a fully-AI campus by 2030 with a new plan in collaboration with educational AI company, “Flarb-Geevooo.”

Pitt decrease in international student enrollment contrasts national average

By Ella Pochron, Staff Writer • March 31, 2026

While the percent of student visas issued nationally dropped substantially last summer, Pitt's international student enrollment numbers fell by a few percentage points.

Pitt enrollment rises while other PA universities see decline

By Madeline Ward, Senior Staff Writer • March 30, 2026

While other Pennsylvania universities face enrollment declines, Pitt’s student population continues to grow — a trend that can be attributed to its strong reputation, impressive academic programs and ideal location, according to some. 

Local policy experts call for student advocacy on ‘Big Five’ nonprofit tax exemptions

By Luke Clister, Staff Writer • March 27, 2026

The City of Pittsburgh is missing out on more than $70 million in revenue each year from the five largest tax-exempt nonprofits, including Pitt, according to a new report.

SGB plans campus immigration enforcement rapid response training 

By Taylor Skibitsky, Staff Writer  • March 25, 2026

Student Government Board announced plans for a rapid response training related to the presence of federal agents on campus at its weekly meeting Tuesday night at Nordy’s Place.