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.

Faculty Assembly discusses hiring freeze amid funding challenges

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • March 14, 2025
Faculty Assembly discussed the recent hiring freeze and university funding at its meeting on Wednesday.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Administration announces faculty and staff hiring freeze through 2025 fiscal year

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • March 11, 2025
On Monday afternoon, University leaders announced a full faculty and staff hiring freeze through the rest of the 2025 fiscal year, with a possible extension into the 2026 fiscal year.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt unions express concern for the future of Pitt faculty and staff under the Trump administration

By Sarah George, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025
Pitt’s faculty, staff and graduate student unions, which together represent a large portion of employees at Pitt, are concerned that federal cuts in NIH funding and the federal rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion could impact faculty and staff jobs at the university. 
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Pitt temporarily pauses Ph.D. admissions amid potential NIH funding cuts

By Abby Lipold, News Editor • February 24, 2025
Due to uncertainty surrounding federal funding for research grants, Pitt has announced a temporary pause in doctoral admissions to the university. 
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, an agency of the Department of Homeland Security, has an office in Atlanta.

Pitt has yet to release statement about stance on ICE cooperation

By Neel Kamal and Naomi Weiss • February 21, 2025
Pitt has remained silent on how the administration will respond to potential ICE presence on campus nearly one month into Trump’s second term.
Jane Caldwell attends the Faculty Assembly on Nov. 29, 2023.

‘What a difference a few weeks can make’: Faculty assembly discusses NIH, NIL federal policy changes 

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • February 17, 2025
Faculty Assembly met on Wednesday afternoon to discuss NIH funding cuts, athletics policy changes and space engineering program progress.
The City-County Building.

Emeritus Board of Trustees member settles civil suit against Board

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • February 4, 2025
Former Pitt Board of Trustees member John Pelusi and Pitt’s Board of Trustees have reached a lawful agreement regarding Pelusi’s legal action against the Board’s alleged attempts to restrict him from accessing information.
FAFSA delayed for second year, processing to begin in late February

FAFSA delayed for second year, processing to begin in late February

By Emma Wu, Staff Writer • February 4, 2025
The yearly cycle of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is currently delayed for the second year in a row. Normally, FAFSA opens on October 1 each year but, this year it was delayed until December 1.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Emeritus Board of Trustees member sues board

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • January 17, 2025
Emeritus Board of Trustees member John Pelusi has filed a lawsuit against the Board of Trustees and Chairperson John Verbanac, alleging he was denied access to information related to various actions by the University.
The Faculty Assembly meets in Posvar Hall on Wednesday afternoon.

Faculty assembly addresses campus safety concerns in wake of hit-and-run, plans general education reform

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer  • January 17, 2025
At Tuesday's Faculty Assembly meeting, members discussed pedestrian safety improvements and plans to revamp general education requirements.
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